Joffe Charitable Trust
We are a specialist grant-maker. We mainly support work to strengthen financial integrity in the UK and tackle the UK’s dirty money problem. We have a history of supporting high potential UK non-profits which make a difference in low income countries. We take an engaged approach, as a proactive funder.
Overview
Total reviews: 2
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Latest Reviews
Nov 15, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
n/a
Pros
Gives more than money
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
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Nov 12, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Be very straightforward with your requirements.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Very good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Very good
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Act as a sounding board for the organisation
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 12, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Be clear that you fit their criteria and about your objectives and intended impact.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Very good.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The Joffe trust are really good at strategic thinking and giving organisational support. They are very supportive and collaborative funder and very encouraging.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
None.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 12, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
Conversation with the director would be helpful.
Pros
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Did not apply
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Approachable and engaged.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Updates on when to apply.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Funds small organisations.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 12, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
I would tell them how helpful the Joffe Trust are as funders, that it's worth first looking on their website on what they currently fund and contacting them for an initial conversation because they are approachable and for us also genuinely want to help the charities they support, asking the right questions to help each charity thrive into the future.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Wonderful support as a grant funder but also reports are not overwhelming to do as some other funders can be.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I think the Joffe Trust are very transparent and we can not fault them as a funder.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 15, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
n/a
Pros
Gives more than money
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 12, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Be very straightforward with your requirements.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Very good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Very good
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Act as a sounding board for the organisation
Nov 12, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Be clear that you fit their criteria and about your objectives and intended impact.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Very good.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The Joffe trust are really good at strategic thinking and giving organisational support. They are very supportive and collaborative funder and very encouraging.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
None.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 12, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
Conversation with the director would be helpful.
Pros
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Did not apply
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Approachable and engaged.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Updates on when to apply.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Funds small organisations.
Nov 12, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
I would tell them how helpful the Joffe Trust are as funders, that it's worth first looking on their website on what they currently fund and contacting them for an initial conversation because they are approachable and for us also genuinely want to help the charities they support, asking the right questions to help each charity thrive into the future.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Wonderful support as a grant funder but also reports are not overwhelming to do as some other funders can be.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I think the Joffe Trust are very transparent and we can not fault them as a funder.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent