Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
We aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK. We make unrestricted, core and project grants for charitable work in the UK.
Overview
Total reviews: 12
Median 10 hours
Latest Reviews
Jun 26, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
If Esmee have the time, definitely go and talk to them. They were brilliant and very useful in guiding what would and would not fit their priorities and explaining the process.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Gets nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Being personable, open and honest
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep being accessible and open
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
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Reply from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We don't always have the time to speak to applicants, but it's great to see that a conversation at the 2nd stage is valuable.
Jun 25, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
I enjoyed working with this foundation.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
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How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jun 26, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
If Esmee have the time, definitely go and talk to them. They were brilliant and very useful in guiding what would and would not fit their priorities and explaining the process.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Gets nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Being personable, open and honest
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep being accessible and open
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We don't always have the time to speak to applicants, but it's great to see that a conversation at the 2nd stage is valuable.
Jun 25, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
I enjoyed working with this foundation.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
.