The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation aims to award a total of £25m every year via its main fund and other funding strands for specific causes it supports.

Priority is given to projects that address significant gaps in provision and seek to improve UK culture, the natural environment and education and learning. The foundation is also interested in supporting projects that help disadvantaged people involve themselves more in society.

Voluntary organisations and registered charities whose projects will change communities for the better are invited to apply. Applications are accepted all year round, http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/