The Quilter Foundation
At The Quilter Foundation, it is our mission to create brighter futures for the next generation. By partnering with charities that address financial education, social mobility, food insecurity and more, we aim to empower children, young people and families to reach their full potential. Through our funding, engagement and unique partnerships, we focus on delivering meaningful, lasting impact where it is needed most.
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Total reviews: 10
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Oct 15, 2025
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2025
their form is one of the most straightforward
the webinar they do before the application is not to be missed as they share insight on their decision making process
they are very responsive and definitely in the "progressive" category
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2025
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
shares information about their process/amount they have to give
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
share with others
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
applied in 2025 - Local Community Fund Grants
Creating a 90 second video can take a long time!
Pros
Friendly
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?
2025
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
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
Corporate volunteering
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
We were advised to apply by a Quilter employee. Then having met with a Quilter Foundation Partnerships Manager we were further encouraged. When we contacted Quilter some weeks/months after our application we were advised that it was popular with the panel and we were asked to reapply - with some minor adjustments to our funding request. Which we did. Putting together a 90 second video is time consuming. There was a suggestion that this task would take 15 minutes - in reality it too a number of hours. The skills required to create a video is not part of our day to day workforce and does not reflect the value of the work that our organisation does.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Average
May 19, 2025
applied in 2025 - Local Community Fund Grants
be specific about focussing on young people only activities even if the organisation has a wider reach.
Pros
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
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?
2025
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
being very open to giving feedback
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
May 13, 2025
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2025 - Local Community Fund Grants
Charities funded are found through employees of Quilter.
Think about what their funding priorities are, how you align with them. What can you deliver to their employees?
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?
2025
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
May 8, 2025
applied in 2025
The conditions of grant funding and access to the application form before completing online so that you can prepare answers.
Pros
Gives more than money
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
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?
2025
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
Given the number of applicants probably need to limit the amount of grant being sought. More information of pro-bono assistance.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Target the grants at specific policies and publicise to applicants.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent