At the Rothschild Foundation, we’re taking steps to ensure that our funding reaches a broader, more inclusive range of organisations and communities. We’ve reviewed how we communicate and how people apply to us—making our guidance clearer, introducing infographics and explainer videos, and focusing on outreach to groups who may not have applied to us before.

Now, we’re taking another important step: adopting the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Data Standard, a tool developed by UK funders to understand who funding is reaching and who it’s missing. From the 5th August, our applicants will be asked to complete a short DEI monitoring section to share information about the leadership of their organisation and the communities they support. This data will not be used to decide whether an application is funded, unless stated clearly in the fund’s criteria. Instead, it helps us build a clearer picture of who we’re reaching, where gaps exist, and how we can improve access to our funding.

We’re committed to using this data respectfully recognising intersectional identities and the language communities use for themselves. You can find more details and guidance on the DEI Data Standard here.