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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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  • Green trees

    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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    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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    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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    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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    How can we support lived experience in the workplace

    Together with Peer Power Youth and Place Matters, we're pleased to share a report, Supporting Employees with Lived Experience, with learning from 24 social impact organisations as part of a peer learning exchange on lived experience. Esmée Funding Manager, Genevieve Ford-Saville, writes about how the group came about and what's next for this work.

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