Steve Morgan Foundation
The Steve Morgan Foundation is passionately committed to changing lives for good, by working with partners that make a positive difference to those in need. Founded in 2001 by businessman and philanthropist, Steve Morgan CBE, we provide funding, support, expertise and best practice to the charities and organisations we support. By harnessing the power of working together, we address a range of areas including poverty, homelessness, health and wellbeing, and education and training, and have helped to improve the quality of life for more than 3 million people.
Overview
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        Aug 7, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        Research the Steve Morgan Foundation’s mission, focus areas, and application process. Develop a compelling proposal aligning with their goals, demonstrating impact and financial transparency. Network effectively.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
            
          
          
            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?
        2024
      
      
        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
          They are a wonderful and supportive funder, consistently making a positive impact in the community.
        
      
      
        
          If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
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          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?
          ..
        
      
      
      If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email. 
      
    
  
  
    
    
      
        Jul 22, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        Be clear about exactly what the funding is for and how it will impact your service.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Insightful
            
              Friendly
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Likes site visits
            
              Understands nonprofits and issues
            
            
          
          
            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?
        2024
      
      
        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
          It was nice to have the opportunity to meet with representatives and trustees at Steve Morgan and explain in person about our service.
        
      
      
        
          If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
          n/a
        
      
      
        
          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?
          no
        
      
      
      If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email. 
      
    
  
  
    
    
      
        Jun 11, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        Be honest, open and transparent.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Risk taker
            
              Insightful
            
              Friendly
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Likes site visits
            
              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?
        2024
      
      
        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
          Supports local charities to specified areas and is clear about this and why this is.
        
      
      
      
        
          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?
          This funder will consider unpopular causes that meet their criteria unlike many others.
        
      
      
      If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email. 
      
    
  
  
    
    
      
        May 17, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        They should understand the values of the Foundation and not be afraid to reach out to the grants teams who are extremely helpful.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Understands nonprofits and issues
            
              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?
        2024
      
      
        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
          Supporting its local communities where it is needed most and talking about this on social media.
        
      
      
      
        
          How was your relationship overall with the funder?
          Excellent
        
      
      
      
      If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email. 
      
    
  
  
    
    
      
        Mar 26, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        The Steve Morgan Foundation are excellent communicators. If you get in touch with them, they will best advise you of your suitability for application. The application process is focussed and highly effective.  They’re great at building a relationship and visit your operation which allows the best opportunity for you to represent your vision.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Friendly
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Likes site visits
            
              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?
        2024
      
      
        How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
        Excellent
        The guidelines for grants are clearly stated on their website, but if you have any further enquiries, they are very quick to respond and go into more details. The application process is concise and the most effective I have seen.
      
      
      
        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
          Offering great support and understanding throughout your application process.
        
      
      
        
          If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
          Continue to visit, so you can see the positive benefit you make in lives and communities.
        
      
      
        
          How was your relationship overall with the funder?
          Excellent
        
      
      
      
      If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email. 
      
    
  
  
    
  
        Aug 7, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        Research the Steve Morgan Foundation’s mission, focus areas, and application process. Develop a compelling proposal aligning with their goals, demonstrating impact and financial transparency. Network effectively.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
            
          
          
            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?
2024
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
They are a wonderful and supportive funder, consistently making a positive impact in the community.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
..
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?
..
        Jul 22, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        Be clear about exactly what the funding is for and how it will impact your service.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Insightful
            
              Friendly
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Likes site visits
            
              Understands nonprofits and issues
            
            
          
          
            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?
2024
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
It was nice to have the opportunity to meet with representatives and trustees at Steve Morgan and explain in person about our service.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
n/a
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?
no
        Jun 11, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        Be honest, open and transparent.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Risk taker
            
              Insightful
            
              Friendly
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Likes site visits
            
              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?
2024
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
Supports local charities to specified areas and is clear about this and why this is.
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?
This funder will consider unpopular causes that meet their criteria unlike many others.
        May 17, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        They should understand the values of the Foundation and not be afraid to reach out to the grants teams who are extremely helpful.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Understands nonprofits and issues
            
              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?
2024
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
Supporting its local communities where it is needed most and talking about this on social media.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
        Mar 26, 2024
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
        The Steve Morgan Foundation are excellent communicators. If you get in touch with them, they will best advise you of your suitability for application. The application process is focussed and highly effective.  They’re great at building a relationship and visit your operation which allows the best opportunity for you to represent your vision.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Friendly
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Likes site visits
            
              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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
The guidelines for grants are clearly stated on their website, but if you have any further enquiries, they are very quick to respond and go into more details. The application process is concise and the most effective I have seen.
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
Offering great support and understanding throughout your application process.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to visit, so you can see the positive benefit you make in lives and communities.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
