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    17 March 2026

    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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    Who our funding is reaching 2025

    Our 2025 report looking at who our funding is reaching based on diversity data gathered from applicants based on the DEI Data Standard.

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    Review of Esmée funding for restoring habitats and species: Invitation to tender

    We are looking to work with an external consultant from March 2026 to carry out a rapid review to inform our Space for Nature priority.

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