🌟 The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the UK's largest independent grant-makers, supporting organisations that create positive social impact!  

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💪 This prestigious foundation offers substantial funding opportunities, with grants ranging from £30,000 up to several hundred thousand pounds (median grant size around £150,000 over 3 years).

 

📊 However, there's an important threshold to note - organisations need a minimum annual turnover of £100,000 to be eligible.

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🎯 It's best to consider applying after your first year when you've reached this turnover requirement through a combination of trading income, smaller grants, and your successful CIC programs.

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If you can get past the expression of interest stage which 7% do, then you have a 93% chance of being awarded. So the expression of interest is key!

 

This grant fund is particularly exciting because they focus on long-term, flexible funding that can truly transform organisations and their impact. They're known for supporting innovative approaches to social change 🌈