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    16 September 2024

    Invitation to Tender: Evaluation of diversity, equity and inclusion support received through Funding Plus

    We are looking for a researcher to review the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) support received through Funding Plus.

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    Pre-application Q&A Creative, Confident Communities: 14 November 2024

    We're hosting a pre-application Q&A webinar on 14 November 2024 for organisations interested in our support for Creative, Confident Communities.

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    Pre-application Q&A webinar: 23 September 2024

    We're hosting a pre-application Q&A webinar on 23 September 2024 for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.

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    Annual Report and Accounts 2023

    Our 2023 Annual Report and Accounts gives an overview of our funding, investments and operations during the year.

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  • LocalMotion-Community members meet in Carmarthen, Wales, for a Learning Summit2

    LocalMotion secures £18m funding until 2031

    LocalMotion's original funders, including Esmée, are continuing their involvement in the social justice network, ensuring six places in England and Wales can realise their long-term plans for change.

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    Making 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.

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    What do people think about Esmée Fairbairn Foundation 2024

    Read the findings of a 2024 survey of successful and unsuccessful applicants about their experience of Esmée. Gina Crane, Esmée's Director of Communications and Learning shares her reflections on the findings.

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  • JustRight Scotland-Roots of Refuge community event (June 2023)

    Pre-application Q&A webinar: 13 May 2024

    Watch a pre-application Q&A webinar we held on 13 May for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process and guidance.

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    Esmée’s allocation to social investment increased to £60m

    We are delighted to announce that Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is increasing our allocation to social investment to £60m.

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    Increasing Funding Plus support for wellbeing

    We are committed to targeting more Funding Plus support towards preventing burnout and improving wellbeing for the people we fund.

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