Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

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Last updated:

22/05/07

Summary/Overview:

The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the largest independent grant making foundations in the UK. The foundation funds projects "which aim to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the UK, both now and in the future. We like to consider work which others may find hard to fund, perhaps because it breaks new ground, appears too risky, requires core funding, or needs a more unusual form of financial help such as a loan."

Four main programmes are funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation; Education, Social Change, Arts & Heritage and Environment. The criteria and application process is clearly laid out, and the website provides a well-designed portal to find out information and further contact details. The Foundation also supports some work outside of the four main programmes, details of this can be found on the website.

Organisation:

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Date Founded:

1961

Website:

http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk

Funding Source:

Philanthropist / Legacies

Groups eligible for funding:

Activist, Practitioner

Specialist areas eligible for funding:

Other: Arts and Heritage, Education, Environment, Social Change and Enterprise

Policy Area:

Education, Neighbourhoods, Community Development, Community Cohesion / race equality, General

Geographical Area Covered:

UK

Period of funding:

One-off grant, Set period: Various

Amount available per application:

£10,000 +

Contact Details:

11 Park Place, London SW1A 1LP
020 7297 4700
info@esmeefairbairn.org.uk