The Power of Trust - Juvenis and Peter Minet Trust: a blog from Juvenis
Peter Minet Trust has been a funded partner of Juvenis since 2022. This is a blog about the relationship written by Winston Goode, CEO of Juvenis in March 2025.
The Power of Trust - Juvenis and Peter Minet Trust by Winston Goode, CEO, Juvenis
Funding is about more than just money, it’s about relationships, shared values, and trust. At Juvenis, we know that real change happens when funders and grassroots organisations work together with openness, honesty, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve. That’s exactly what we have with the Peter Minet Trust.
For us, they’re more than just funders; they’re family. Their approach isn’t about ticking boxes or jumping through bureaucratic hoops. Instead, they genuinely want to understand the needs of the young people we support and the challenges we navigate daily. This level of trust means we can focus on delivering impactful work rather than constantly justifying our existence.
Transparency is at the heart of this relationship. We don’t just send reports at the end of a funding cycle, we have ongoing conversations, sharing our successes, struggles, and lessons learned. Their door is always open to us, and ours is always open to them. That’s rare in the funding world, but it’s how real, sustainable change is made.
Peter Minet Trust understands that funding should be about empowerment, not control. They respect our expertise and lived experience, knowing that we are best placed to shape the solutions our young people and families need. That’s why their support goes beyond financial backing; it’s a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared vision for a better future.
When funders truly invest in people, not just projects, grassroots organisations like Juvenis can thrive. We are proud to have Peter Minet Trust in our corner, standing with us, believing in us, and making sure that young people who need us the most continue to have access to life-changing support.
