The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
We’re an independent, grant-making trust, inspiring generosity and achieving impact. In a society where everyone can prosper and live in peace, we encourage and support those who want to give and empower the local community to effect change.
Overview
Total reviews: 0
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Latest Reviews
Apr 29, 2020
applied in 2019
Make contact with the funder as the funder has claimed correspondence was sent but it was never received!
Pros
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Bad
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Bad
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Quality assure work
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?
Funder should talk to people rather than just complete a written exercise
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jan 23, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Read the guidelines on line first as they are very helpful make sure you have all documentation ready ie constitution bank accounts etc. If in bother ring the number provided as the girls are really helpful and friendly
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
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?
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
Always on hand to give advice
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They really look at what is requested and know what is needed for the requested amount. Our group has been able to carry out so much with the grants received.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Long may yous continue
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jan 2, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Read the guidance notes carefully. If any questions or doubts ring the grants team and discuss the same with them as they are extremely helpful.
Pros
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
Pleasure to work with.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
As the application is completely on line and your knowledge of IT is limited the funder`s staff are very patient and helpful when approached for help.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what you are doing.
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?
Just approach the funder and enjoy the experience
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Dec 21, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
You need to provide enough informations
Pros
Culturally sensitive
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication is great and staff is always very helpful
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Dec 19, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
No hassle, no fuss and perfect for us
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?
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 accessible
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Very much so. CFNI support a wide range of organisations
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
CFNI have a huge variety of funding opportunities that help large and small organisations
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Apr 29, 2020
applied in 2019
Make contact with the funder as the funder has claimed correspondence was sent but it was never received!
Pros
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Bad
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Bad
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Quality assure work
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?
Funder should talk to people rather than just complete a written exercise
Jan 23, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Read the guidelines on line first as they are very helpful make sure you have all documentation ready ie constitution bank accounts etc. If in bother ring the number provided as the girls are really helpful and friendly
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
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?
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
Always on hand to give advice
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They really look at what is requested and know what is needed for the requested amount. Our group has been able to carry out so much with the grants received.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Long may yous continue
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jan 2, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Read the guidance notes carefully. If any questions or doubts ring the grants team and discuss the same with them as they are extremely helpful.
Pros
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
Pleasure to work with.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
As the application is completely on line and your knowledge of IT is limited the funder`s staff are very patient and helpful when approached for help.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what you are doing.
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?
Just approach the funder and enjoy the experience
Dec 21, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
You need to provide enough informations
Pros
Culturally sensitive
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication is great and staff is always very helpful
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Dec 19, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
No hassle, no fuss and perfect for us
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?
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 accessible
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Very much so. CFNI support a wide range of organisations
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
CFNI have a huge variety of funding opportunities that help large and small organisations
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent