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
Median 4 hours
Latest Reviews
Mar 17, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Really helpful, and allowed us to gain some funding for our charity.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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?
2024
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
Great customer service, and helpful
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
keep doing what your doing, no issues.
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
Mar 18, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review. Your feedback is appreciated.
Mar 17, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Make sure you are prepared with your proposal/ budgets/ financial statements up to date- and the rest of the process is very straightforward
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
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?
2024
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
Easy to understand application process and very responsive team- answer questions quickly and try to support potential grantees as much as possible.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep doing what you are doing- it is essential for local organisations like mine!
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
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for the excellent advice to other potential applicants to have financial information prepared in advance.
Mar 16, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Very simple process with a really helpful administrator. If in doubt, give her a call.
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Simple process appropriate for small grants and small charities
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
n/a
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
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for the sound advice for potential applicants to get in touch with any queries.
Mar 16, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
The funder is approachable and communicative. The application process is quite straight forward.
Pros
Gives more than money
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?
2024
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
Communication.
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
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review with positive feedback about our application process and communication.
Mar 15, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Be clear on your budget and expenditure
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?
2024
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
communication throughout the process
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
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for completing a review and for the sound advice to other potential applicants to clarify their budget and total expenditure.
Mar 17, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Really helpful, and allowed us to gain some funding for our charity.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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?
2024
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
Great customer service, and helpful
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
keep doing what your doing, no issues.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 18, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review. Your feedback is appreciated.
Mar 17, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Make sure you are prepared with your proposal/ budgets/ financial statements up to date- and the rest of the process is very straightforward
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
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?
2024
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
Easy to understand application process and very responsive team- answer questions quickly and try to support potential grantees as much as possible.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep doing what you are doing- it is essential for local organisations like mine!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for the excellent advice to other potential applicants to have financial information prepared in advance.
Mar 16, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Very simple process with a really helpful administrator. If in doubt, give her a call.
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Simple process appropriate for small grants and small charities
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
n/a
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for the sound advice for potential applicants to get in touch with any queries.
Mar 16, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
The funder is approachable and communicative. The application process is quite straight forward.
Pros
Gives more than money
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?
2024
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
Communication.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review with positive feedback about our application process and communication.
Mar 15, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Be clear on your budget and expenditure
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?
2024
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
communication throughout the process
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for completing a review and for the sound advice to other potential applicants to clarify their budget and total expenditure.