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Funding wellbeing: supporting organisations to thrive
Why is funding wellbeing important? We surveyed organisations who received a wellbeing award last year to help them prioritise the wellbeing of their staff and volunteers. We're pleased to share the findings. Shemain Wahab, Esmée's Impact Support Manager also shares her reflections on this work.
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People seeking asylum in the UK deserve safety and dignity
Read our statement reiterating our support to organisations welcoming and supporting refugees in the UK. We also share responses from the sector about how the government's proposals on the asylum system will impact people.
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Consultant to assess high-integrity carbon markets in the UK: Invitation to tender
We are seeking an external consultant (or organisation) to evaluate the financial and impact risks and opportunities of high-integrity carbon markets in the UK.
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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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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
Our freshwater mid-strategy review explores 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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