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This blue commemorative plaque records: Esmée Fairbairn 1888-1944 Played a prominent role in developing the WRVS and the Citizens' Advice Bureau. Her husband and sons founded the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to promote economic and financial education.
Esmée Fairbairn was a significant philanthropist who played a crucial role in developing the Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) and the Citizens' Advice Bureau, organizations that have provided essential support to communities. Her legacy continues through the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, established by her husband and sons, which focuses on promoting economic and financial education.
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