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: 15
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Latest Reviews
May 19, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Straightforward application, asks an appropriate level of questions for the funding requested. Helpful staff. Would recommend applying (providing your project is eligible and applicable).
Pros
Friendly
Likes site visits
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Easy to navigate website, straightforward application process, staff quick to respond
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
Keeps the applicant up to date with what stage things are progressing at
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
May 25, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback about our application process, accessibility and communication. Much appreciated!
May 19, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Once you have a clear idea of what core funding you need and why and have read the guidelines, the next thing is to speak with Yapp on the phone and put your cards on the table. Think in terms of repeat funding for three years. They are very helpful and supportive.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
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?
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
making the applicant feel valued and supported
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
May 25, 2023
Thank you for the review and for the excellent advice to other grant seekers to read our guidelines then contact us to discuss a proposed application.
May 18, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Yapp makes it very easy to apply - they are clear about the criteria, questions are pertinent and clear and the decision making is fast. To release a second tranche there is minimal paperwork and YAPP is supportive at all times.
Pros
Friendly
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?
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
Very clear criteria and swift decision making
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the fabulous 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
May 25, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and for the positive feedback about our clear criteria, easy application process and minimal reporting requirements. Much appreciated!
May 18, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
I think to keep things simple, clear and an honest account of need
I always imagine being the grant provider and having to read through so many applications
Clarity and honesty are two key points for me
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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?
2021
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
The funding provided help us to continue through the difficult covid period and assisted with a donation spread over three years
A positive uplift in raising core funds for each year , especially in such in difficult times
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
Communication and simple funding application
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I would simply say thankyou for the 3 year donation
All charities are continually trying to raise funding and to know an amount is already in the pot for the following year is heartening
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
May 25, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback and the excellent advice regarding clarity and honesty when requesting funding. I am delighted that we were able to award 3 year funding at a crucial time for the charity and hope that we can fund again in the future.
May 18, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
YAPP set out their application process very clearly. They are also very clear on which organisations they might fund, and for what reasons.
The application process is straightforward, but YAPP obviously require a lot of detail about the organisation who is submitting an application.
Anyone applying should check they fit with what YAPP do fund, have plenty of knowledge about their own organisation and can clearly and carefully set out why funding is required and who will benefit.
YAPP will keep you informed of the timeline your application process takes, and will contact you if they have any queries themselves about your application.
If anything you've submitted requires further explanation, YAPP will give you the opportunity to provide it.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
The process was detailed, as you'd expect from any organisation looking to provide funding, but all information asked for was obviously very necessary.
In fact, the format allowed us to explain exactly how our own charity operates, and at the end of the process, as our application was submitted, I actually felt really good about what we do.
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
Communicates really well....especially on the expected timeline, from our application being submitted right up until a decision might be expected.
There was further explanation required from us on one particular query YAPP had, and we were given the opportunity of providing it....some funders might not have given organisations applying the same opportunity.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
It sounds like a cop out, but I honestly cannot think of anything that YAPP could do better. I felt I was dealing with a well-organised funder, which was set up very professionally.
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?
YAPP want a lot of detail in the application process, so do your homework before applying.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Joanne Anderson
May 25, 2023
Thank you for the review with positive feedback about our straightforward application process and communication. Thanks also for the excellent advice to other grant seekers to check eligibility carefully before considering a request for funding.
May 19, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Straightforward application, asks an appropriate level of questions for the funding requested. Helpful staff. Would recommend applying (providing your project is eligible and applicable).
Pros
Friendly
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Easy to navigate website, straightforward application process, staff quick to respond
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
Keeps the applicant up to date with what stage things are progressing at
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
May 25, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback about our application process, accessibility and communication. Much appreciated!
May 19, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Once you have a clear idea of what core funding you need and why and have read the guidelines, the next thing is to speak with Yapp on the phone and put your cards on the table. Think in terms of repeat funding for three years. They are very helpful and supportive.
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?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
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
making the applicant feel valued and supported
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
May 25, 2023
Thank you for the review and for the excellent advice to other grant seekers to read our guidelines then contact us to discuss a proposed application.
May 18, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Yapp makes it very easy to apply - they are clear about the criteria, questions are pertinent and clear and the decision making is fast. To release a second tranche there is minimal paperwork and YAPP is supportive at all times.
Pros
Friendly
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?
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
Very clear criteria and swift decision making
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the fabulous work
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
May 25, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and for the positive feedback about our clear criteria, easy application process and minimal reporting requirements. Much appreciated!
May 18, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
I think to keep things simple, clear and an honest account of need
I always imagine being the grant provider and having to read through so many applications
Clarity and honesty are two key points for me
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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?
2021
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
The funding provided help us to continue through the difficult covid period and assisted with a donation spread over three years A positive uplift in raising core funds for each year , especially in such in difficult times
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
Communication and simple funding application
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I would simply say thankyou for the 3 year donation All charities are continually trying to raise funding and to know an amount is already in the pot for the following year is heartening
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
May 25, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback and the excellent advice regarding clarity and honesty when requesting funding. I am delighted that we were able to award 3 year funding at a crucial time for the charity and hope that we can fund again in the future.
May 18, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
YAPP set out their application process very clearly. They are also very clear on which organisations they might fund, and for what reasons.
The application process is straightforward, but YAPP obviously require a lot of detail about the organisation who is submitting an application.
Anyone applying should check they fit with what YAPP do fund, have plenty of knowledge about their own organisation and can clearly and carefully set out why funding is required and who will benefit.
YAPP will keep you informed of the timeline your application process takes, and will contact you if they have any queries themselves about your application.
If anything you've submitted requires further explanation, YAPP will give you the opportunity to provide it.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
The process was detailed, as you'd expect from any organisation looking to provide funding, but all information asked for was obviously very necessary. In fact, the format allowed us to explain exactly how our own charity operates, and at the end of the process, as our application was submitted, I actually felt really good about what we do.
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
Communicates really well....especially on the expected timeline, from our application being submitted right up until a decision might be expected. There was further explanation required from us on one particular query YAPP had, and we were given the opportunity of providing it....some funders might not have given organisations applying the same opportunity.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
It sounds like a cop out, but I honestly cannot think of anything that YAPP could do better. I felt I was dealing with a well-organised funder, which was set up very professionally.
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?
YAPP want a lot of detail in the application process, so do your homework before applying.
Reply from Joanne Anderson
May 25, 2023
Thank you for the review with positive feedback about our straightforward application process and communication. Thanks also for the excellent advice to other grant seekers to check eligibility carefully before considering a request for funding.