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Social Investment Grant

Fund

A fund based in United Kingdom

In context

This call is open to social enterprises, non-profits and community groups, at seed stage, Series A and Series B and growth stage. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.

Summary

This is a social investment financing instrument (rather than a traditional grant) offered by a major UK foundation's environmental finance and learning fund to support charitable organisations doing environmental and social work. Eligible organisations should consult the dedicated social investment guidance for terms, application requirements, and available capital.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 8 Jul 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation offers social investment as one of its key funding tools alongside grants. Social investment is used to support organisations working toward the Foundation's three main aims: improving the natural world, securing a fairer future, and strengthening communities in the UK. In 2025, the Foundation approved £14.3m in social investment (approximately $17.9m USD). Social investment complements the Foundation's grant-making and other support tools, and is deployed in collaboration with partners to achieve shared goals and broader systemic change. …

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Social Investment?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB; social-enterprise, nonprofit, community-group. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

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