Frequently Asked Questions
Does the JRF give grants to individuals or families?
No.
The JRF works in partnership with organisations and researchers, commissioning search and demonstration work in our three strategic areas of poverty, place and empowerment. For more information on the work we do and the funding we offer please refer to the following pages:
The JRF's York Committee makes modest grants in response to applications from charities and other voluntary and not-for-profit organisations.
Entirely separate from the JRF, the Family Fund offers grants for families with disabled children. For more details:
Website: http://www.familyfund.org.uk/
Phone: 0845 130 4542 or 01904 621115
Email: info@familyfund.org.uk
What job opportunities are available?
Job openings for both the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust are advertised on this page:
Alternatively, sign up for our email alerts to be notified of new job opportunities.
Where can I find out about Derwenthorpe?
For the latest news about Derwenthorpe please refer to the JRHT website:
How can I keep up to date with JRF's work?
If you want to receive email notifications of JRF publications, news, and job openings then please sign up here:
If you prefer to use news feeds (RSS) then please go to:
Looking for the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust?
The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust (JRRT) funds political campaigns in Britain to promote democratic reform, civil liberties and social justice.
For more information:
Website: http://www.jrrt.org.uk
Phone: 01904 625744
Email: info@jrrt.org.uk
(The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a completely separate organisation.)
Who reviews responses to calls for proposals?
All short-listed full proposals are assessed by:
- one independent expert;
- two internal experts - usually the programme manager and one of the assistant directors of policy and research;
- the director of policy and research.
The programme manager and assistant director look at all the proposals received. They remove any that do not meet the brief or that are methodologically weak.
If assessors do not agree over a proposal, or if a proposal is particularly complex, we would bring in other internal or external assessors.
Looking for the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust?
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) makes grants to promote peace, equality and accountability.
For more information:
Website: http://www.jrct.org.uk
Phone: 01904 627810
(The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a completely separate organisation.)
Looking for the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust?
The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) provides housing and care services. For more information:
Website: http://www.jrht.org.uk
Phone: 01904 735000
Email: information@jrht.org.uk
Is the JRF connected to the Family Fund?
No, the JRF is entirely separate from the Family Fund.
The Family Fund offers grants for families with disabled children. For more details:
Website: http://www.familyfund.org.uk/
Phone: 0845 130 4542 or 01904 621115
Email: info@familyfund.org.uk
I have a complaint about the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Who should I address it to?
We are currently updating our complaints procedure, due to changes in our senior staff.
In the meantime, any new complaints should be addressed to Julia Unwin, our Chief Executive, who will ensure that they receive an appropriate response.
What is your policy on leaseholder compensation and discretionary payments?
Discretionary payments may be considered by way of compensation when JRF, or our managing agent, fail to meet our published standards as set out in the Leaseholder Handbook. When making discretionary payments consideration will be given to the level and nature of disruption and inconvenience experienced as a result of the service failure.
For further information, read our policy.
Do you offer internships?
Yes, we offer four month paid internships that usually last from September until Christmas each year. For more information see our internships page.
Can I get JRF publications in alternative formats?
We want to make our services and material as accessible as possible. Please contact us if you:
- need our material in a different format;
- experience problems accessing our material;
- would like to comment on the accessibility of our website.
I am a JRF resident and I have a complaint. Who do I address it to?
For details on how to make a complaint, please refer to our Residential Complaints leaflet.
Please note that this leaflet is not intended for residents of Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust properties.
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