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20 May 2025My experience on the Involving Young People Collective
Francesca Hutchin, a member of Esmée’s Involving Young People Collective, shares reflections on being part of the Collective, the different working relationships, and experience of assessing grants.
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Pre-application Q&A Webinar: 12 May 2025
Watch a pre-application Q&A webinar we held on 12 May 2025 for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.
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Supply Chains Reform in Food Systems
Following conversations with partners and a review of our strategy, we’re pleased to share a new report by Vicki Hird exploring how agricultural supply chains are limiting progress towards nature friendly farming - and where Esmée could play a stronger role in supporting change.
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Launching the Involving Young People Fund in May 2025
The Involving Young People Fund launches in May 2025 in Wakefield and Barnsley, putting young people in the lead to fund projects that tackle the issues they care about most.
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Playing to our strengths: social and impact investing
Jonny Page, Esmée's Director of Social and Impact Investment, writes about how we're working towards aligning our investments with our mission to drive social and environmental impact across key areas like social justice, conservation, and community development.
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Invitation to Tender: Expanded Land Purchase Facility options
Invitation to Tender: We're looking to work with a consultant to scope and design options for an expanded and collaborative Land Purchase Facility.
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Neurodiversity and Me (Black woman edition)
Aaliyah McLaughlin, a member of Esmée’s Involving Young People Collective, provides unique insight into her experiences as a neurodivergent person and shares advice on how others can support individuals with dyslexia and ADHD.
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Racial justice: A review of Esmée's approach
Following a listening exercise with organisations we fund who are led by communities experiencing racial inequity, we’re pleased to share a new report by Chrisann Jarrett reviewing our approach to racial justice. We’ve also shared our initial reflections and actions we plan to take in 2025.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion: progress in 2024
A summary of key actions we have taken during 2024 to make progress on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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A message from Caroline Mason
Read a message of support from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation's Chief Executive, Caroline Mason.
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