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Esmee
Fairbairn Foundation
Strands
Fund
The Esmee
Fairbairn Foundation was established in 1961 by Ian Fairbairn,
a leading figure in the City, in memory of his wife Esmee
who was killed in an air raid during the second world war.
Today, it is one of the largest grantmaking foundations in
the U.K. Most of its funding is distributed through the Main
Fund, but the Foundation has identified four topics for
more detailed attention.
What
is the funding for?
These four strands will develop and change over
time, to allow a more focused contribution in an area of interest.
Others may come on stream in the course of the year
- Biodiversity
– will focus on species and habitats that are hard
to fund and aims to support the development of effective
conservation approaches, linking science and practical action.
- Food
- aims to promote an understanding of the role of food in
enhancing quality of life. It will prioritise the enjoyment
and experience of food rather than its production and we
seek to enable as many people in the UK as possible to access,
prepare and eat nutritious, sustainable food.
- Museum
& Heritage Collections – will focus on
time-limited collections work including research, documentation
and conservation that is outside the scope of an organisation’s
core resources.
- New
approaches to learning – Devising, testing
and disseminating new approaches to teaching and learning
that address current and future challenges in schools and
pre-schools.
How
much money is available?
Amounts available vary across the strands.
Who
can apply?
Any group or organisation that is a registered charity
and not-for-profit organisations with charitable aims..
When
to apply
At anytime.
How
to apply
The criteria for each strand is different, and the
application process varies. It is advisable to get further
information on whichever Strand interests you through this
link
on the website.
For further details
of all the information on Esmee Fairbairn Foundation go to
the website.
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