Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Grants
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The Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-makers in the UK. Their new strategy focuses on three aims:
- Our Natural World
- A Fairer Future
- Creative, Confident Communities.
They have identified specific priorities for each theme which can be found in the guidance. Please read this carefully and complete the eligibility quiz on the Foundation's website before applying.
If the Foundation currently fund you with a grant or social investment, you can apply for Funding Plus: up to £9,000 funding to commission tailored training, mental health & wellbeing support, strategy & organisational development, and communications consultancy. See website for more info.
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Geographical areas funded: UK
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant, Other resources
- Type of cost:
- Revenue, Core costs
- Applicant success rate:
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Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
They support organisations with a regular annual turnover of more than £100,000. Organisations must have charitable purposes but needn't be a charity.
Applicants will need to show that:
- Their organisation is leading the way itself, or as part of a collaborative movement or partnership.
- Their work is driving change for the future by doing something new, or by using tried and tested models to push things forward.
- Their work aims to make a lasting difference, reaching beyond those directly engaged to influence the policy, practice, or behaviour of others.
- Minimum annual income:
- £100,000
When to apply
Expressions of Interest can be submitted at any time.
How to apply
Apply online. Take the eligibility quiz on the website to make sure your application meets the criteria. If eligible, you can submit an Expression of Interest.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Advocacy Arts and culture Campaigning Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Environment Organisational development and capacity building Justice, equality and law Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Children Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Voluntary sector organisations Women and girls Young people
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
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6th Floor 210 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JY
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