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10 September 2025Funding women’s access to justice
A new report from the Corston Independent Funders’ Coalition aims to map their collective funding towards women’s access to justice.
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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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Diversity, equity and inclusion support webinar: 14 October 2025
We're hosting a webinar on 14 October 2025 to discuss the findings and share more reflections from our review of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) support provided to organisations we fund through Funding Plus.
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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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Pre-application Q&A Webinar: 17 September 2025
We're hosting a pre-application Q&A webinar 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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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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Learning about youth power on the Involving Young People Collective
Gemma Moore shares reflections on her three years as a consultant on Esmée’s Involving Young People Collective, including what attracted her to her role, what she’s learned about youth power and lived experience, and what she’s gained from the experience.
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