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04 March 2026Funding Plus: Capacity building support needs of organisations we fund
Our latest Funding Plus report shares findings about the capacity building support needs and experiences of organisations we fund.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion: progress in 2025
A summary of key actions we have taken during 2025 to make progress on our cross-cutting commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are listed under the relevant pillar in ACF’s Stronger Foundation’s report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Who our funding is reaching 2025
Our 2025 report looking at who our funding is reaching based on diversity data gathered from applicants based on the DEI Data Standard.
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Pre-application Q&A webinar: 5 February 2026
Watch a pre-application Q&A webinar we held on 5 February 2026 for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.
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The RACE Report 2025: Reflections from Esmée
The annual RACE (Racial Action for the Climate Emergency) Report shares findings on the racial diversity of environment organisations and funders. We share our reflections on the findings as well as our role as a funder committed to social and environmental justice.
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Our pay gap data: 2025
We collect data to be able to report on any pay gaps that might exist as part of the annual survey of trustees and staff, which helps us track progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within Esmée. This report looks at data gathered in 2025.
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Overview of grant funding 2025
Overview of the grants we made in 2025, broken down by type of support, amount awarded, and by aim and funding priority. We also share success rates for applications in 2025.
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Updates to Esmée’s Board of Trustees
We welcome Harriet Manners, the great-granddaughter of Esmée's founder, Ian Fairbairn, as Trustee. We also share updates including the appointment of Professor Claire Alexander as Vice Chair of the Bard of Trustees.
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Esmée staff and Trustee diversity data 2025
Analysis from the 2025 diversity survey of Esmée Trustees and staff to help us track progress on diversity, equity and inclusion within the organisation.
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Acting on feedback: what we’ve done in 2025
After hearing your feedback, we’re sharing the actions we’ve taken in 2025 to improve our processes, make our guidance clearer, and support a more inclusive approach.
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