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  • Close up of hands patting soil down after planting
    25 March 2025

    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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  • Woodland Trust-Smithills Estate, Forestry school

    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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  • Anti Racist Cumbria

    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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    A message from Caroline Mason

    Read a message of support from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation's Chief Executive, Caroline Mason.

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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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    Who our funding is reaching 2024

    Who our funding is reaching is our annual report based on diversity data gathered from applicants based on the DEI Data Standard. This page shares analysis from data collected in 2024. It also covers geographic areas served and the governance structure of organisations funded.

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  • Isle of Man workshop 2023 Dolphin spotting

    Funder Commitment on Climate Change: 2024

    Read our 2024 update on our work towards the six goals of the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.

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    The RACE Report 2024: Esmée’s progress

    The third annual RACE (Racial Action for the Climate Emergency) Report shares findings on the diversity of environment organisations and funders including Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. We share our initial reflections and plans to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the environment sector.

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  • Youth 4 Seas Credit Ruari Barker- Fleming

    Overview of grant funding 2024

    Find an overview of the grants we made in 2024, broken down by type of support, amount awarded, and by aim and funding priority. We also share success rates for applications in 2024.

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