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    Consultant to undertake due diligence on Big Nature Impact Fund: Invitation to tender

    We are seeking an external consultant (or organisation) to carry out independent due diligence on the Big Nature Impact Fund (BNIF), a new £90m fund being launched by Finance Earth to support nature recovery projects in England.

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    Pre-application Q&A Webinar: 17 September 2025

    Watch a pre-application Q&A webinar we held on 17 September 2025 for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.

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  • Voice of Domestic Workers-VODW members taking part of the One Billion Rising global movement campaign 'Rise for Freedom'

    Gender Justice Portfolio Review 2025: Invitation to tender

    We are looking to work with an external consultant to carry out a short review of our Gender Justice portfolio, to inform the future delivery of our strategy.

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    Community-led art and creativity – 2025 review: Invitation to tender

    We are looking to work with an external consultant to carry out a short review to inform how we deliver our strategy for Community-led art and creativity.

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    Our support and solidarity

    We are re-publishing our post from August 2024 with updated resources for organisations and communities facing a threat from the far right.

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    Freshwater: Mid-strategy review

    We’re pleased to share a new report exploring changes since our strategy launched, progress made, challenges faced, and recommendations for Esmée and other funders. Simon Wightman, our Funding Manager Lead for Our Natural World, reflects on the findings, what’s next, and the potential impact of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report.

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    Annual Report and Accounts 2024

    Our 2024 Annual Report and Accounts gives an overview of our funding, investments and operations during the year.

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    Invitation to Tender: Impact Investment deep dive on social and affordable housing in the UK

    We're looking for a provider to develop a practical resource for impact investors, assessing the investment opportunity both through funds and direct investments, which align with the theme of social and affordable housing in the UK.

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    Review of diversity, equity and inclusion support

    We're pleased to share a report reviewing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) support provided to organisations we fund through Funding Plus.

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