Latest news
Graeae Theatre
-
19 June 2024Making partnerships work
Read our new Insights report, which shares learning and advice from organisations we fund on what makes good partnerships, and how to make them work.
Read more -
Supporting a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment sector
A new report by Hybrid Consulting and sam-culture reviews activity to address the lack of diversity in the environment sector. Commissioned by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Simon Wightman, Esmée's Funding Manager Lead for Our Natural World shares his reflections on the findings and Esmée's role.
Read more -
Collaborative learning about investing for environmental impact
Jenny Sansom from Environmental Funders Network and Tom Colborne from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation share progress from the Environmental Finance and Learning Fund.
Read more -
Invitation to Tender: Impact Investment deep dive on sustainable food and agriculture
We're looking for a provider to develop a practical resource for impact investors, assessing the investment opportunity both through funds and direct, across sub-themes, which align with the theme of sustainable food and agriculture.
Read more -
Funder Commitment on Climate Change 2023 update
Read our 2023 update on our work towards the six goals of the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.
Read more -
The RACE Report: Esmée’s progress
The second annual RACE (Racial Action for the Climate Emergency) Report shared its latest findings on the diversity of the environment sector. They also shared Transparency Cards for each participating organisation. Here, we share more about Esmée's Transparency Card.
Read more -
Nature Friendly Farming: Mid-strategy review
Read the findings from a mid-strategy review of Esmée's Nature Friendly Farming work, which explores the changing context for Nature Friendly Farming in the UK, the drivers and blockers of progress, and shares insights and recommendations for Esmée's work.
Read more -
Using social investment to improve our natural world
Sarah Hedley, Esmée’s Social Investment Portfolio Manager, writes about our social investment plans to improve our natural world. This is part of a series of blogs on how our social investment strategy will contribute to Esmée’s mission.
Read more -
Blue Spaces – Wales: our approach to assessing expressions of interest
Earlier this year, we launched Blue Spaces – Wales, with an open call for expressions of interest for projects that support communities to improve their local freshwaters. Jenny Wheeldon, Esmée’s Freshwater Partnerships Manager, shares our approach to assessing applications and what’s next.
Read more -
Annual Report and Accounts for 2022
Our 2022 Annual Report gives an overview of our operations, funding and investments during the year.
Read more