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
    
  
  
  
    
    
      
        Jul 15, 2023
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
        The Yapp Charitable Trust has a very straightforward and accessible application process. Communication along the various stages of the application is excellent, with the applicant knowing exactly how things stand. We wish all application processes were like this.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Gives more than money
            
              Culturally sensitive
            
              Insightful
            
              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
        Nothing to add to the above. This is at least the third time we have approached the Yapp Charitable Trust and our experience has always been highly positive.
      
      
      
        How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
        Excellent
        n/a
      
      
      
        
          Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
          Communicate!
        
      
      
        
          If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
          Be reasonable in the amount requested and bear in mind the number ofr competing needs.
        
      
      
        
          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?
          n/a
        
      
      
      If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email. 
      
    
  
  
  
    
    Reply from Joanne Anderson
    Jul 18, 2023
    Thank you for taking the time to complete a review with the positive feedback about our accessible application process.
  
  
    
    
      
        Jul 3, 2023
         Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022
        Knowledge of project with timelines outlined
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Understands nonprofits and issues
            
            
          
          
            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
        
      
      
      
        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
          Communications - Kept us updated
        
      
      
        
          If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
          Create  an improved relationship with the client and understand their other projects which you may be to fund.
        
      
      
        
          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?
          List of past projects they have funded
        
      
      
      If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email. 
      
    
  
  
  
    
    Reply from Joanne Anderson
    Jul 6, 2023
    Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review - your feedback is very important to us.
  
  
    
    
      
        Jun 15, 2023
         Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2023
        Ensure that you meet the criteria for applications.
        
          
            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 lesser amount
      
      
        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
          Good 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
    Jun 16, 2023
    Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for the excellent advice to other grant seekers to review our criteria before making an application.
  
  
    
    
      
        Jun 14, 2023
         Other - applied in 2023
        Making some basic inquiries.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Responsive
            
            
          
          
            Cons
            
            
          
          
        
        
        
      
      
        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?
        Average
        We will study the possibility of applying for a small grant.
      
      
      
        How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
        Average
        
      
      
      
      
      
        
          How was your relationship overall with the funder?
          Average
        
      
      
      
      If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email. 
      
    
  
  
  
    
    Reply from Joanne Anderson
    Jun 16, 2023
    Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries before submitting an application.
  
  
    
    
      
        Jun 5, 2023
         Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2020
        The Yapp Trust was rare among grant funders to provide grants for running costs to very small charities and grass-roots organisations, which could be a lifeline for these groups. This is also because they provide the total amount spread out over 2-3 years, so the charity if successful can then expect an annual payment for three subsequent years which helps to provide some confidence and financial security.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              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 lesser amount
      
      
        What year was this experience?
        2020
      
      
        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
          Provide funding to small charities for running and management costs.
        
      
      
        
          If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
          I wish the aims and efforts of the Yapp Trust could be publicised further to small grassroots organisations and charities.
        
      
      
        
          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
    Jun 7, 2023
    Many thanks for your review and positive feedback. I am delighted that we have been able to offer some financial security to your small charity with our multi-year grant.
  
  
    
  
        Jul 15, 2023
         Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
        The Yapp Charitable Trust has a very straightforward and accessible application process. Communication along the various stages of the application is excellent, with the applicant knowing exactly how things stand. We wish all application processes were like this.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              Gives more than money
            
              Culturally sensitive
            
              Insightful
            
              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
Nothing to add to the above. This is at least the third time we have approached the Yapp Charitable Trust and our experience has always been highly positive.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
n/a
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communicate!
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Be reasonable in the amount requested and bear in mind the number ofr competing needs.
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?
n/a
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Jul 18, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review with the positive feedback about our accessible application process.
        Jul 3, 2023
         Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022
        Knowledge of project with timelines outlined
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Builds relationships
            
              Understands nonprofits and issues
            
            
          
          
            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?
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
Communications - Kept us updated
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Create an improved relationship with the client and understand their other projects which you may be to fund.
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?
List of past projects they have funded
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Jul 6, 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review - your feedback is very important to us.
        Jun 15, 2023
         Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2023
        Ensure that you meet the criteria for applications.
        
          
            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 lesser amount
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
Good communication.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Jun 16, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for the excellent advice to other grant seekers to review our criteria before making an application.
        Jun 14, 2023
         Other - applied in 2023
        Making some basic inquiries.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Responsive
            
            
          
          
            Cons
            
            
          
          
        
        
        
      
      Pros
Cons
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?
Average
We will study the possibility of applying for a small grant.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Average
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Jun 16, 2023
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries before submitting an application.
        Jun 5, 2023
         Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2020
        The Yapp Trust was rare among grant funders to provide grants for running costs to very small charities and grass-roots organisations, which could be a lifeline for these groups. This is also because they provide the total amount spread out over 2-3 years, so the charity if successful can then expect an annual payment for three subsequent years which helps to provide some confidence and financial security.
        
          
            Pros
            
            
              Positive leader in the field
            
              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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2020
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
Provide funding to small charities for running and management costs.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I wish the aims and efforts of the Yapp Trust could be publicised further to small grassroots organisations and charities.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Jun 7, 2023
Many thanks for your review and positive feedback. I am delighted that we have been able to offer some financial security to your small charity with our multi-year grant.
