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.
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Latest Reviews
Jul 24, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
SMF are all about relationships and getting to know your work to make sure they are a good match for you and vice versa. They invest time in the application process which is a real benefit as you really get to know each other.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
2023
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
Communicates well.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jul 13, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Be prepared read all notes 1st and have a good business case ready
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
so easy and caring to deal with if your not sure of something ask they will always help you
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
communicate and provide assistance
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
keep up the good work
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jul 11, 2023
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2020
SMF welcome open and honest dialogue, they wanted to know what impact their funding would have on the target cohort of beneficiaries.
They asked sensible questions and gave honest feedback.
Pros
Gives more than money
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 greater amount
What year was this experience?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Open and approachable, keen to develop as funders and always looking to improve.
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
Communicates!
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?
SMF obviously have a set criteria and process but they have always been open to knew ideas and suggestions. They recognise potential grantees have knowledge in their respective fields and are keen to maximise that by funding work that has impact. It feels more of a partnership and not just a transactional relationship.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jul 9, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Email [the team] for a chat first - [they were] incredibly approachable and helpful
Pros
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?
2022
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
Up front and honest
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jul 9, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
be sure of your vision, the finer details can be worked out later but know why this funding is vital
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
wonderful funders who can see outside the box appreciating that things change in the real world
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
they have been responsible for massive changes in peoples lives
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
celebrating the projects they fund
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
we often forget to send updates informally so check in meetings would be great
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?
they will sometimes adapt their funding based on need so speak to tthem
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jul 24, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
SMF are all about relationships and getting to know your work to make sure they are a good match for you and vice versa. They invest time in the application process which is a real benefit as you really get to know each other.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
2023
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
Communicates well.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 13, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Be prepared read all notes 1st and have a good business case ready
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
so easy and caring to deal with if your not sure of something ask they will always help you
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
communicate and provide assistance
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
keep up the good work
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 11, 2023
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2020
SMF welcome open and honest dialogue, they wanted to know what impact their funding would have on the target cohort of beneficiaries.
They asked sensible questions and gave honest feedback.
Pros
Gives more than money
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 greater amount
What year was this experience?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Open and approachable, keen to develop as funders and always looking to improve.
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
Communicates!
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?
SMF obviously have a set criteria and process but they have always been open to knew ideas and suggestions. They recognise potential grantees have knowledge in their respective fields and are keen to maximise that by funding work that has impact. It feels more of a partnership and not just a transactional relationship.
Jul 9, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Email [the team] for a chat first - [they were] incredibly approachable and helpful
Pros
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?
2022
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
Up front and honest
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 9, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
be sure of your vision, the finer details can be worked out later but know why this funding is vital
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
wonderful funders who can see outside the box appreciating that things change in the real world
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
they have been responsible for massive changes in peoples lives
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
celebrating the projects they fund
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
we often forget to send updates informally so check in meetings would be great
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?
they will sometimes adapt their funding based on need so speak to tthem