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Esmée's response to the Cost of Living crisis
In recognition of the extraordinary rise in the cost of living over the past year, we are committing an extra £7.4m to organisations we fund who are being affected by rising costs.
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Reflections on the Commission on Culture and Local Government
Following the publication of the Commission on Culture and Local Government’s final report, Cornerstones of Culture, Veda Harrison, Esmée’s Director of Creative, Confident Communities and A Fairer Future, shares her reflections.
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Who is our funding reaching 2022
Using the DEI Data Standard, we started gathering data on organisations we fund as well as those applying to us so that we can better understand who our funding is reaching, and make progress towards our commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Working together: Esmée and the Involving Young People Collective
To help us reflect on the successes and challenges of Esmée's working relationship with the Involving Young People Collective, staff and Collective members completed a Satisfaction Survey. Read a summary of feedback received and the Collective's recommendations for improvement.
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A Fairer Future: updated guidance and Q&A webinars
We reopen to applications in A Fairer Future on 12 October 2022. See our updated guidance on how to apply and watch our Q&A webinars about the new strategy.
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation welcomes new Chair
We are delighted to welcome Beatrice Hollond as the new Chair of our Trustee Board. Beatrice takes over from Sir Jonathan Phillips who has been Chair since 2019.
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Racial, Gender, and Migrant justice Q&A
Watch our Q&A webinar on our priorities for Racial justice, Gender justice, and Migrant justice. We also answer more questions that we didn't get to during the webinar.
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Children and young people's rights Q&A
Watch our Q&A webinar on our priority for Children and young people's rights. We also answer more questions that we didn't get to during the webinar.
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Esmée staff and Trustee diversity data 2022
We carry out an annual survey of Trustees and staff to help us track progress on the diversity of our people. Read more about our 2022 results.
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