Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1961 with headquarters in the United Kingdom. The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the United Kingdom, dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities. The foundation makes grants of around GBP 40 million annually and having a GBP 45 million allocation to social investments, with funds generated by an investment portfolio. The foundation focuses on areas such as arts, communities, nature, environment, philanthropy, grant-making, social investment, impact investment, gender justice, racial justice, green finance, children and young people, place-based, migrant justice, nature friendly farming and culture and creativity. Industries it has a preference for include: diversified/conglomerates, biotechnology, consumer services, education/training, forestry & timber, healthcare, raw materials & natural resources, transportation services, travel & leisure. Verticals it has a preference for include: research. First-time funds may be considered.