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
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Latest Reviews
May 4, 2021
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Be honest and open about what you need in the first stage application, You don't need to have worked out the budget exactly at this stage.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
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 lesser amount
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
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
A personable and friendly approach, flexible and understanding. Unbureaucratic and straightforward 2 stage application process.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
The wide criteria make it difficult to know whether a particular cause will fit the bill or not.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
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Apr 1, 2021
applied in 2019
Be prepared to not be funded as success rate is less than 10%
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?
Average
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please reconsider that you do not provide feedback on unsuccessful application.
No feedback means we cannot learn from the process if we decide to apply again. We dont know if it is because we dont really fit your criteria, whether the evidence in our bid in any section was weak and/or whether some parts were strong.
I would not expect a discussion on our bid, but the least you can do is give us some feedback.
Perhaps there is a reason associated with this lack of feedback why less than 10% of applications are successful ?
I am an experienced fundraiser and totally understand that not every bid will be successful but there should be learning from most applications especially of this nature and such funders have a key role to play in this relationship and process
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Mar 21, 2021
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2018
This was continuation funding so slightly different, but they are very approachable and helped us through the application process.
Pros
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Insightful
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 greater amount
What year was this experience?
2018
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 organisations it funds when needed but also great at letting organisations get on with their 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.
Feb 24, 2021
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2018
Tudor Trust are very approachable, interested in you as a project, make the process as easy as possible, want you to succeed and are very genuine
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
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 greater amount
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Always someone to talk to, give advice. If you contact them and leave a message, someone will always respond.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Very successful, they are honestly very caring, compassionate funders and make the process very easy and flexible
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communicate and cares for us
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Come and visit the project- learn about everything we do
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?
Be confident in Tudor Trust, you can ask them anything and they will always be there to help.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Feb 10, 2021
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
Really supportive funder who give really clear guidance on application process as well as reporting requirements. Have been approachable and supportive throughout our three year grant funded projects as well as recently throughout the COVID crisis. Very grateful for their support
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
very accessible and responsive
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
very much so.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
supporting their funded projects and sharing information and advice as well as other fudning streams, resources and learning.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
keep on doing it please!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
May 4, 2021
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Be honest and open about what you need in the first stage application, You don't need to have worked out the budget exactly at this stage.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
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 lesser amount
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
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
A personable and friendly approach, flexible and understanding. Unbureaucratic and straightforward 2 stage application process.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
The wide criteria make it difficult to know whether a particular cause will fit the bill or not.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Apr 1, 2021
applied in 2019
Be prepared to not be funded as success rate is less than 10%
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?
Average
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please reconsider that you do not provide feedback on unsuccessful application. No feedback means we cannot learn from the process if we decide to apply again. We dont know if it is because we dont really fit your criteria, whether the evidence in our bid in any section was weak and/or whether some parts were strong. I would not expect a discussion on our bid, but the least you can do is give us some feedback. Perhaps there is a reason associated with this lack of feedback why less than 10% of applications are successful ? I am an experienced fundraiser and totally understand that not every bid will be successful but there should be learning from most applications especially of this nature and such funders have a key role to play in this relationship and process
Mar 21, 2021
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2018
This was continuation funding so slightly different, but they are very approachable and helped us through the application process.
Pros
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Insightful
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 greater amount
What year was this experience?
2018
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 organisations it funds when needed but also great at letting organisations get on with their work.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Feb 24, 2021
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2018
Tudor Trust are very approachable, interested in you as a project, make the process as easy as possible, want you to succeed and are very genuine
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
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 greater amount
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Always someone to talk to, give advice. If you contact them and leave a message, someone will always respond.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Very successful, they are honestly very caring, compassionate funders and make the process very easy and flexible
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communicate and cares for us
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Come and visit the project- learn about everything we do
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?
Be confident in Tudor Trust, you can ask them anything and they will always be there to help.
Feb 10, 2021
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
Really supportive funder who give really clear guidance on application process as well as reporting requirements. Have been approachable and supportive throughout our three year grant funded projects as well as recently throughout the COVID crisis. Very grateful for their support
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
very accessible and responsive
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
very much so.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
supporting their funded projects and sharing information and advice as well as other fudning streams, resources and learning.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
keep on doing it please!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent