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The Tudor Trust

The Tudor Trust is an independent grant-making trust which supports voluntary and community groups working in any part of the UK

Overview

Total reviews: 13


What was the overall relationship with the funder?
81.0
0.0
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
75.0
0.0
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
69.0
7.0
How many hours did your grant application take?

Median 11 hours

Top descriptors for this funder
8 Friendly
8 Builds relationships
8 Responsive
7 Understands nonprofits and issues
6 Positive leader in the field
6 Openminded

Latest Reviews

    Jun 6, 2024

    Funded for greater amount - applied in 2022

    The funder is very approachable and appreciates transparency. They are open to hearing about the challenges our organisation is facing, so don't be afraid to be upfront about your needs. In fact, I think they would be more receptive to a proposal that clearly outlines the challenges we're tackling.

    Pros

    Gives more than money Culturally sensitive 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 greater amount

    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

    The funder excels at facilitating collaboration with other stakeholders, while also providing strong support without micromanaging our work.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Nov 9, 2023

    Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022

    Highly recommend Tudor Trust. Funding application process is not too onerous. Have had great communication with grant manager. Have been flexible with payments according to our organisations need. Appreciate how they are values based. And trying to embed racial justice in everything they do.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Culturally sensitive Friendly 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 lesser amount

    What year was this experience?

    2022

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    Have been really pleased with how grant manager has always communicated and responded promptly and understood our needs. The application process was easily understood and appreciated for not being onerous. All application stages were smooth and enough information was provided so we knew what to provide and how to

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Excellent

    Really appreciate what Tudor Trust is trying to accomplish in a world that is broken and needs healing. Their values resonated with our organisations and what our mission and vision is. We have been fortunate to have been funded by different funders and have found that Tudor Trust has been the most friendly, open and values led funder. Really pleased on how they are trying to make a difference to embed social justice.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Approachable and understanding

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    Have been very happy with the whole process. For it to continue and not become onerous. To continue to be understanding and responsive to organisation and community needs. Thank you Tudor Trust, your grant has made a considerable difference to many vulnerable lives. it would be great to welcome you so you can see first-hand the difference you have made.

    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?

    Tudor Trust are very approachable. So if you have any questions then do get in touch.

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    Jul 5, 2023

    Other - applied in 2023

    They are closed to new applicants for an unknown period

    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?

    2023

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Poor

    In the past I have found them a great funder, but currently they have closed for an unknown time period. While it's understandable for a funder to want to close to new applications to review their giving strategy, to delay reopening with no firm indication of when this might change is really disappointing - especially as it seems they are still open to giving continuation funding to current grantees. This seems very unfair and exclusionary and is really unfortunate at such a challenging time for fundraising.

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Poor

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Gives continuation funding to current grantees?

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    Communicate better with potential applicants.

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    Jun 7, 2023

    Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2021

    A great funder, flexible and hands off. However, currently shut for strategic review and unsure when they will re-open currently.

    Pros

    Insightful Understands nonprofits and issues Openminded

    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 lesser amount

    What year was this experience?

    2021

    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

    Wellbeing grants are an added bonus and give us a specific fund to ensure staff can take time to manage their wellbeing

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    Ensure that emails are responded to promptly - there have been delays at times for crucial responses.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    May 16, 2023

    Funded for greater amount - applied in 2013

    The relationship was great the worker was brilliant that supported us but after 5yrs it felt like they were a brick wall . Lost connection everyone we applied no feedback - wouldn’t let us connect with a worker to get guidance about reapplying 10 years later . Not sure why never got a frat a again after 2007

    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?

    2013

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Poor

    Couldn’t have a conversation - no help and told us can’t discuss why we didn’t get it again as it wouldn’t be fair ?

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Poor

    I don’t know tbh

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Don’t know but used to be very relational

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    Talk to those who need guidance and have failed twice otherwise they will give up

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Poor

    Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?

    Tudor Trust used to be warm engaging but now we feel they are cold and distant but that may be because we never got funding again

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