📢 NEW BLOG on the challenges facing the sector For Gina Crane's final project for Esmée as Director of Communications and Learning, she has been working with Oliver French to pull together six years of learning from the organisations we fund for Trustees. esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

🚨 Recruiting the next Chief Executive of Esmée Fairbairn Foundation🚨 Our current strategy runs to the end of 2027, so the next Chief Executive will lead its final chapter and, working closely with Trustees, staff, and partners, shape the Foundation's direction for the decade ahead.

This weekend is Trans Pride and we are proud to be supporting the third annual Assembly of the Trans Pride Collective UK & Ireland 🏳️‍⚧️ It will see the widest regional gathering of Trans Pride organisers ever convened across the UK and Ireland🩷 museumoftransology.com/trans-pride-...

🏘️ New investment deep dive: Social and affordable housing in the UK. It gives an overview of challenges facing the sector as well as the impact and investment opportunity for asset allocators. It also shares tools for embedding community-led approaches esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

We're pleased to share the guidance for applying to the Youth-Led Creativity Fund... 🤝 Co-designed with Esmée’s Involving Young People Collective, the programme supports organisations developing meaningful youth-led practice through creativity, collaboration and shared decision-making.

🚀 The latest Charity Digital Skills Report is out. Charities are making progress, but the message is clear: without more support, AI and digital opportunities risk being accessible only to the largest organisations. Read the report: charitydigitalskills.co.uk

📢 After 13 years as Chief Executive, Dame Caroline Mason CBE will be stepping down from Esmée in early 2027. We’re hugely grateful for Caroline's leadership and wish her all the best for the future. esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

We're excited to share that we will open to applications for Youth-Led Creativity in July 🌟 esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

💛 Supporting parents with care experience We're sharing what we've learned from parents with care experience, and how it is shaping a new area of focus for our funding to help more families thrive. 🔗 Read more about our findings and future plans: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

🌱 Joy, challenge and change: my journey on the IYPC As her three years with Esmée’s Involving Young People Collective come to an end, Melanie Da Silva Pinto reflects on what she’s learned about grant-making and creating meaningful change. Read now: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

🚨 Join Esmée Fairbairn Foundation as a Trustee 🚨 We are looking for new Trustees to join our engaged, thoughtful and collaborative Board at an important moment for us and the wider sector. ➡️ More information: saxtonbampfylde.maglr.com/esmee-fairba... 🗓️ Closing date: 5pm, 20 July 2026

🎥 Webinar recording now available! Thank you to everyone who joined our pre-application Q&A webinar on 3 June. The recording is now available, along with the presentation slides, transcript and additional written Q&A. Watch the webinar: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

RIVA has launched a new UK-wide survey to better understand how property ownership, access to capital and secure accommodation affect the sustainability of women's services. The survey is open until 20 June 2026. Read more and complete the survey now: www.riva.org.uk/insights/fir...

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 Join our team as a Learning Manager and help shape how learning, evidence and insight inform our work. We’re looking for someone who is naturally curious, analytical and collaborative, with experience in research and evaluation.

Our latest newsletter is out: 🎨 Report on community-led art and creativity 🏛️ Lessons from Migration Museum’s People’s Panel 🤝 Reflections from our New Connections Learning Network 🌿 Investing in nature’s recovery blog 📣 Reflections on Esmée’s comms Read now: createsend.com/t/t-FA149877...

🎨 We’ve published a new review of our support for community-led art & creativity - highlighting the power of place-based funding, local leadership, and creative communities ✨ Plus explore a new map of the work we support across the UK 🗺️ 📖 Read more: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

Huge congratulations to the 11 organisations and partnerships awarded long-term, unrestricted funding through Edinburgh’s Regenerative Futures Fund 🎉 We’re proud to support this community-led fund alongside national and local partners. Learn more: regenerativefuturesfund.org.uk

As the @migrationmuseum.org works towards opening its permanent home in the City of London in 2028, they are taking a collaborative approach from the very beginning - creating a People’s Panel to help shape the museum’s future alongside staff and partners. 🏛️❤️

🌱 In our latest blog, Esmée’s Gina Crane and Nilima Banerji reflect on the New Connections programme, sharing learning from working with 20 grassroots organisations supporting racial and migrant justice, alongside a report by Do it Now Now. Read now: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

From 13-20 May, hundreds of charities, communities and faith groups are coming together for A Million Acts of Hope - a national campaign celebrating the everyday acts of kindness, care and connection happening across the UK. 🩷 Visit the website to find out more: millionactsofhope.org

Our latest newsletter is out 🚀 featuring: ⚖️ New report on gender justice 💬 Pre-application Q&A webinar on 3 June 🌱 Blog from our Involving Young People Collective 📣 New resources on migrant justice 📚 Plus more... Read more: esmeefairbairnfoundation.createsend1.com/t/t-e-wdyvlk...

In our latest blog, Daniel Silas Mapatac shares his journey from feeling unsure about stepping into funding spaces to helping shape real decisions that impact young people and communities. Read more about Daniel's journey: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

🗣️ Pre-application Webinar 🗣️ Join us on 3 June 2026 for a pre-application Q&A webinar for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support. 📅 Date: 3 June 2026 🕑 Time: 2.00pm-3.15pm 👉 Register for the webinar now: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

💡New: Gender justice mid-strategy review A new report by Sarah Rose on Esmée’s gender justice work explores a tougher landscape, highlights progress, and sets out how funders can support change. Read more 👇 esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

For five years, @right-here.org has been pushing for community power and with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill passing into law this year, momentum is growing. What should the campaign prioritise in the next phase? Share your views by 17 April ➡️ locality.tfaforms.net/284

Our latest newsletter is out 🚀 featuring: ✊🏾 Update on our work towards racial justice 🏘️ Place-based and community-led racial justice insights 📊 New Funding Plus report 🏛️ Communities and Collections Fund – applications now open 📣 We’re hiring! Read now: createsend.com/t/t-C371A755...

🚨 Join our Creative, Confident Communities team, supporting place-based and community-led change across the UK. 💷 Salary: £47k to £50k ⏳Full-time or 0.8 FTE 📌 Kings Cross, London / Hybrid (with some UK travel)) Find out more and apply now: www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/194420-f...

✨ Following a review of our approach to racial justice by Chrisann Jarrett published last year, we wanted to provide an update on the five actions we committed to, and to share our next steps. 👉 Read more: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...

🚨 We’re hiring: Director of Communications and Learning🚨 Join our Senior Management Team and help shape how we share insight, influence change, and amplify impact across the UK. Find out more and apply now: www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/194356-d...

Locality’s Creating Places for Everyone explores anti-racism in local communities. 🌍 Read Esmée's Gillian Goode’s blog on how ‘place’ shapes racial justice and download the report: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/...