Frequently asked questions about the Main Fund
Who can apply?
Esmée Fairbairn supports registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. We make grants for legally charitable work that an organisation's constitution allows it to do.
For what purposes are grants available?
We fund core costs and project costs. These may include running costs such as staff salaries and overheads. We will fund items of equipment only if they are essential to the work we are supporting.
Please see Grants made for examples of the types of work that we have supported in the past.
See also Business planning and costing projects.
What won’t Esmée Fairbairn fund?
Please see the list of exclusions.
May I call you to discuss my organisation's application?
To ensure the most fruitful conversation, initially we will need to receive a first stage application. We will call you if we need to know more.
If you are currently a grantholder, please get in touch with your usual contact at Esmée Fairbairn.
How much can my organisation apply for?
Whatever you feel you need for the work you want us to support. Last year there was a range of grant sizes, with an average grant of around £50,000.
Do you make grants for more than one year?
Grants may be for one year or longer, but generally not for more than three years.
When can my organisation apply for a grant?
You are welcome to submit an application at any time, since we make funding decisions throughout the year. However, we will only deal with one application per organisation at a time through the Main Fund.
If your organisation currently holds a grant and you would like to continue or develop the work, you should telephone the contact person for your grant six months before the end of the current grant.
How long will I have to wait for a decision?
We will aim to acknowledge your first stage application within a week of receiving it – preferably by email. We would generally expect to make a preliminary decision about whether to take it further within a month. If we express an interest, a final decision could take a further four months, so it would be best to factor a total of five months into your planning – particularly if you are requesting a grant of more than £75,000.
If my application is refused at either the outline or final stages, may I apply again?
You may come back to us with a revised proposal or a new idea.
Can my organisation have more than one grant at a time?
In most cases we only expect to make one grant at any one time.
What happens if my application is successful?
You will be expected to comply with our standard terms and conditions. Occasionally, the nature of a grant can involve special terms and conditions as well.
You will also need to report to us on your progress with the work we are supporting. We will provide you with advice on what we like to see in a progress report.
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