Yapp Charitable Trust
We make grants for running costs and salaries to small registered charities in England and Wales to help sustain their existing work. We will not fund work that does not focus specifically on one of our priority groups. Applicants that reflect our grant making policy have the best chance of success. We offer grants only to registered charities with a total annual expenditure of less than £40,000.
Overview
Total reviews: 49
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Latest Reviews
Dec 1, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Make sure you are clear about what you're asking for, have all your paperwork ready (bank statements etc). We found the application process straightforward.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
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?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Replies quickly to queries and are very accommodating
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They funded us, so they're doing a great job :)
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 30, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Very Approachable. Kept in touch at all stages of the process. Advised on how the application might be successful. Make sure you read all the details supplied carefully. Can contact Trust before applying and discussing application.
Pros
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Very easy contact via email and phone.
Guidelines were easy to understand.
Online process was easy to use and there were no ambigious questions
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
Keep in touch and give timelines for application
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?
It is an efficent funder in terms of administration.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 29, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
We have been funded several times over the past few years by Yapp Charitable Trust and are currently awaiting payment of our latest grant. Yapp are extremely easy to deal with and respond to all enquiries or requests promptly so if you are unsure of anything it's worth asking!
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Openminded
Responsive
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?
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
Responds to enquiries and tries to help with problems or doubts
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I don't have any advice - they are the experts
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?
No
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 4, 2023
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2022
Don't panic, they are very approachable. They are happy to answer any questions you may have, and do so efficiently.
Pros
Friendly
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
Very responsive to emails
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
They came across as friendly and interested in our charity and the work we do.
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.
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Oct 12, 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback about our good communication and efficiency.
Jul 25, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2020
Very approachable, with a good level of communication and support.
Pros
Friendly
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?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Having been awarded their grant, there is a point of contact who is quick to come back with information to any inquiry.
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 application process was clear, the response time good and as we come to the end of 3 year funding, the communication has always been good.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Being in receipt of a grant over 3 years, it would be good to have one telephone conversation in year 3 to look at the impact of the grant received and what the charity would benefit from going forward.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Jul 27, 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback about our good communication and response times.
Dec 1, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Make sure you are clear about what you're asking for, have all your paperwork ready (bank statements etc). We found the application process straightforward.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
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?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Replies quickly to queries and are very accommodating
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They funded us, so they're doing a great job :)
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 30, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Very Approachable. Kept in touch at all stages of the process. Advised on how the application might be successful. Make sure you read all the details supplied carefully. Can contact Trust before applying and discussing application.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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
Very easy contact via email and phone. Guidelines were easy to understand. Online process was easy to use and there were no ambigious questions
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
Keep in touch and give timelines for application
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?
It is an efficent funder in terms of administration.
Nov 29, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
We have been funded several times over the past few years by Yapp Charitable Trust and are currently awaiting payment of our latest grant. Yapp are extremely easy to deal with and respond to all enquiries or requests promptly so if you are unsure of anything it's worth asking!
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
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?
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
Responds to enquiries and tries to help with problems or doubts
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I don't have any advice - they are the experts
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?
No
Oct 4, 2023
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2022
Don't panic, they are very approachable. They are happy to answer any questions you may have, and do so efficiently.
Pros
Friendly
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Very responsive to emails
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
They came across as friendly and interested in our charity and the work we do.
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
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Oct 12, 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback about our good communication and efficiency.
Jul 25, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2020
Very approachable, with a good level of communication and support.
Pros
Friendly
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?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Having been awarded their grant, there is a point of contact who is quick to come back with information to any inquiry.
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 application process was clear, the response time good and as we come to the end of 3 year funding, the communication has always been good.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Being in receipt of a grant over 3 years, it would be good to have one telephone conversation in year 3 to look at the impact of the grant received and what the charity would benefit from going forward.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Jul 27, 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback about our good communication and response times.