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16 April 2026Pre-application Q&A webinar: 3 June 2026
We're hosting a pre-application Q&A webinar on 3 June at 2pm for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.
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Gender justice: mid-strategy review
A new report examines Esmée’s portfolio of gender justice grants and the progress made since the launch of the strategy. It explores the changing context for gender justice and its impact, and shares recommendations for Esmée and other gender justice funders.
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Our work towards Racial Justice: actions in 2025
Following a review of our approach to racial justice by Chrisann Jarrett published last year, we wanted to provide an update on the five actions we committed to, and to share our next steps.
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Migrant Justice Portfolio Review 2026: Invitation to tender
We are looking to work with an external consultant from April to May 2026 to carry out a short review of our Migrant Justice work to inform our future strategy.
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Supporting place-based and community-led racial justice
In this blog, Gillian Goode, a Funding Manager in Esmée’s Creative, Confident Communities team, reflects on ‘place’ within racial justice.
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Consultant to scope a Climate Justice webinar series: Invitation to Tender
We are looking to work with an external consultant from April 2026 to scope a webinar series exploring climate justice and its connections to our work across nature, communities, and social justice.
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Funding Plus: Capacity building support needs of organisations we fund
Our latest Funding Plus report shares findings about the capacity building support needs and experiences of organisations we fund.
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LGBT History Month? Come on in...
Tom Cowie, Funding Manager for A Fairer Future, shares how trans and non-binary communities are building joy and connection through challenging times this LGBT History Month.
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Funder Commitment on Climate Change: 2025 update
Read our 2025 update on our work towards the six goals of the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion: progress in 2025
A summary of key actions we have taken during 2025 to make progress on our cross-cutting commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are listed under the relevant pillar in ACF’s Stronger Foundation’s report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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