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
Oct 25, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
Read the guidelines on the website as very detailed
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?
2021
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
Very accessible and responsive
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
They focus on specific areas and are not open to general asks
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Due Diligence
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Not sure as the whole process has been very smooth
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Go to their website and do your research
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 23, 2022
Other - applied in 2022
Read the website - the objectives and projects funded already are very clearly descibed
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
N/A
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Explains its mission
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?
Good
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 19, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
Be prepared to submit rigorous evidence of your theory of change and intended objectives as well as brushing up on the application process which, if successful, will involve a presentation. I would ask them to set aside quite a bit of time to rehearse this and prepare for questions. I would also stress that it’s an exciting opportunity as the trust have an appetite for funding really exciting new organisations and projects and really invest in leaders - they are on your side!
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?
2021
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
2
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
2
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
I found the initial expression of interest call with Alex super helpful by way of guidance and preparation for submitting a full application. It made the whole experience a lot more human. It also was super helpful to have completely flexible funding.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Find ways to diversify the pool of grantees you have. It would be good to see grantees who are on the margins and potentially from communities directly harmed by the problem areas you’re trying to solve.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 18, 2022
Other - applied in 2022
Due to relatively modest endowment- their focus is transparency and anti-corruption
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Collaborator
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Stakeholder engagement
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Convene stakeholders together to seek collaboration
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
They are very approachable. Give them a call or drop them an email before applying to discuss if you're a good fit
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?
2021
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
Very friendly, open, and supportive
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
It feels like a genuine partnership, like we're both working together to achieve the same goals
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I think we're still early in the relationship process, but so far so good. We'd love more opportunities to build relationships with both the funder and the other groups they fund - there has been some training, but we'd love more chances to network and talk to people
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 25, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
Read the guidelines on the website as very detailed
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?
2021
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
Very accessible and responsive
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
They focus on specific areas and are not open to general asks
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Due Diligence
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Not sure as the whole process has been very smooth
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Go to their website and do your research
Oct 23, 2022
Other - applied in 2022
Read the website - the objectives and projects funded already are very clearly descibed
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
N/A
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Explains its mission
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?
Good
Oct 19, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
Be prepared to submit rigorous evidence of your theory of change and intended objectives as well as brushing up on the application process which, if successful, will involve a presentation. I would ask them to set aside quite a bit of time to rehearse this and prepare for questions. I would also stress that it’s an exciting opportunity as the trust have an appetite for funding really exciting new organisations and projects and really invest in leaders - they are on your side!
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?
2021
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
2
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
2
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
I found the initial expression of interest call with Alex super helpful by way of guidance and preparation for submitting a full application. It made the whole experience a lot more human. It also was super helpful to have completely flexible funding.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Find ways to diversify the pool of grantees you have. It would be good to see grantees who are on the margins and potentially from communities directly harmed by the problem areas you’re trying to solve.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
Oct 18, 2022
Other - applied in 2022
Due to relatively modest endowment- their focus is transparency and anti-corruption
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Collaborator
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Stakeholder engagement
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Convene stakeholders together to seek collaboration
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
They are very approachable. Give them a call or drop them an email before applying to discuss if you're a good fit
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?
2021
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
Very friendly, open, and supportive
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
It feels like a genuine partnership, like we're both working together to achieve the same goals
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I think we're still early in the relationship process, but so far so good. We'd love more opportunities to build relationships with both the funder and the other groups they fund - there has been some training, but we'd love more chances to network and talk to people
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good