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27 March 2024
Pre-application Q&A webinar: 13 May 2024
We're hosting a pre-application Q&A webinar on 13 May 2024 for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.
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Supporting a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment sector
A new report by Hybrid Consulting and sam-culture reviews activity to address the lack of diversity in the environment sector. Commissioned by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Simon Wightman, Esmée's Funding Manager Lead for Our Natural World shares his reflections on the findings and Esmée's role.
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Foundation Practice Rating Year 3: How Esmee did
The Foundation Practice Rating (FPR) has published its third annual report assessing foundations on three areas of practice: diversity, accountability and transparency. Below, we share more about how Esmée did.
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Invitation to Tender: Impact Investment deep dive on sustainable food and agriculture
We're looking for a provider to develop a practical resource for impact investors, assessing the investment opportunity both through funds and direct, across sub-themes, which align with the theme of sustainable food and agriculture.
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Funder Commitment on Climate Change 2023 update
Read our 2023 update on our work towards the six goals of the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.
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Youth-led creativity Fund Q&A: 7 February
Watch a Q&A webinar about our Youth-Led Creativity funding, which opens to applications on 14 February.
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Esmée staff and Trustee diversity data 2023
We carry out an annual survey of Trustees and staff to help us track progress on the diversity of our people. In 2023, we also asked a question on salary to help us understand our gender and ethnicity pay gaps.
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The RACE Report: Esmée’s progress
The second annual RACE (Racial Action for the Climate Emergency) Report shared its latest findings on the diversity of the environment sector. They also shared Transparency Cards for each participating organisation. Here, we share more about Esmée's Transparency Card.
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Pre-application Q&A webinar: 31 January
Watch a pre-application Q&A we held on 31 January 2024 for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.
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Nature Friendly Farming: Mid-strategy review
Read the findings from a mid-strategy review of Esmée's Nature Friendly Farming work, which explores the changing context for Nature Friendly Farming in the UK, the drivers and blockers of progress, and shares insights and recommendations for Esmée's work.
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