Are you planning to apply for our Advancing Racial Justice Fund and would like to find out more? 💡 Join us online next Thursday 6th August at 10am to find out more about the Fund and whether it might be a good fit for your organisation. Book your spot below⤵️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advancing-...

Advancing Racial Justice Fund information webinar (online)

Join us to find out more about the Advancing Racial Justice Fund and whether it might be a good fit for your organisation or group.

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There is still time to apply to become one of our new Trustees 👋 If you're passionate about helping build lasting solutions to poverty and trauma in #Scotland, we'd love to hear from you. Applications close this Monday, 3rd August. Find out more and apply ⤵️ app.nurole.com/roles/6a4d05...

We are excited to launch the Advancing Racial Justice Fund, a new fund focused on supporting Black and People of Colour (BPoC) led organisations in #Scotland that are working to tackle to the root causes of racism.

What happens when local people decide where funding goes? Our latest Voices piece explores how the Make it Happen Fund is putting decision-making into the hands of families in Dundee and Clackmannanshire—and why community leadership matters. Read more: www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/voices-...

We are seeking two new Trustees📢 If you think your skills and experience can help us, and you share our commitment to build lasting solutions to poverty and trauma in #Scotland, we would love to hear from you. Applications close on the 3rd of August⤵️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/vacanci...

Vacancies: We are seeking two new Trustees

We are now seeking two new Trustees to join our board. If you have the skills to help us, and you share our commitment to solving poverty and trauma challenges in Scotland, we would love to hear from ...

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Our fourth Impact and Insights Report, focused on our theme of Nurturing Relationships, is now available💡 It highlights the challenges facing organisations, the impact our grant holders are having and the patterns of practice emerging across #Scotland. www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/impact-...

Impact and Insights: Nurturing Relationships

Our Nurturing Relationships Impact and Insights Report explores how poverty and trauma are deeply interconnected, highlights the importance of strong family and community relationships in supporting r...

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We’re delighted to share details of two new social impact investments that aim to increase financial security and strengthen sustainable housing across Scotland. www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/two-new...

Two new social impact investments in Scotland announced

We are pleased to announce two new social impact investments in Scotland through investment in Moneyline and Ecology Building Society.

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A new podcast, Inside Grantmaking, launched today. The first episode features an interview with Jim McCormick from our Funders Group member, @therobertsontrust.bsky.social. Listen to find out more about The Robertson Trust’s application process and approach:

Grantmaking at The Robertson Trust in Scotland, with Jim McCormick

Jim McCormick, CEO of the Robertson Trust, on how grant decisions are made, the shift to unrestricted funding, and trends shaping Scottish philanthropy.

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There are still spaces available for The Robertson Trust Grant Holders to take part in Trauma Informed Practice training, delivered by Resilience Learning Partnership. View available dates and book your spot 👇 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/funding/supp...

Trauma Informed Training 2026

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New Vacancy 📣| The Robertson Trust is looking for a Programmes and Practice Officer. This role supports the Trust to secure big change that lasts in preventing and reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date is 17th June at 5pm 🔽 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/vacancy...

Vacancy: Programmes and Practice Officer

The Robertson Trust is looking for a Programmes and Practice Officer to join our Programmes and Practice team.

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Our latest awards are now available, with £1.8M awarded to 48 organisations who are working to alleviate poverty and trauma across #Scotland. View the full list of awards below, including our Award in Focus with ACVO TSI's Aberdeen Cash First project 👇 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/1-880-0...

As the new Scottish Parliament convenes and Ministers get to work, our Chief Executive, Jim McCormick, reflects on what it will take to turn the tide on poverty in this parliamentary term. Read the full blog on our website ⤵️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/prevent...

Prevent, Shift, Empower: springing the trap of poverty

As the new Scottish Parliament convenes and Ministers get to work, our Chief Executive, Jim McCormick, looks ahead on what it will take to turn the tide on poverty in this parliamentary term.

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New Blog 💡 | Launching the Big Change That Lasts Fund Our Head of Programmes and Practice, Russell Gunson, introduces our new Big Change That Lasts Fund, sharing where we've come from and how we are building on what we've learned. Read the blog ⤵️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/launchi...

We are delighted to launch our Big Change That Lasts Fund today. Our Big Change Grants are an evolution of our Programme Awards, building on what we’ve learned to better support the kind of work needed to create “big change that lasts.” Find out more⤵️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/funding/type...

The Big Change That Lasts Fund

The Big Change That Lasts Fund supports organisations working in Scotland to deliver long‑term, systemic change that prevents and reduces poverty and related trauma. We fund work that tackles the unde...

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💬 VOICES | Driving change in education for young carers "We know that simple changes, flexibility and the right support at the right time can empower carers to remain and thrive in education." Read our full Voices story with @carerstrust.bsky.social ⬇️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/voices-...

@therobertsontrust.bsky.social is recruiting for the posts below ➡️Influencing Officer ➡️Programmes Officer (Social Change Movements) More info at tinyurl.com/yntwxpt3 #charityjob

New Vacancies ✨ We are looking for a Programmes Officer (Social Change Movements) and an Influencing Officer (Fixed Term - 1 year), to join our new Programmes team. The closing date for applications is 27th April. Find out more 🔽 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/job-vacancies

@therobertsontrust.bsky.social is looking for a Programmes Manager (Social Change Movements) to lead a new Programmes team tinyurl.com/bdhtvdy6 £49,951 – £56,006 Glasgow #charityjob

Programmes Manager (Social Change Movements) with The Robertson Trust – Goodmoves

The Robertson Trust is looking for a Programmes Manager (Social Change Movements) to lead a new Programmes team. Based primarily at Robertson House, Glasgow, with hybrid working available, this...

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New Vacancy 📢 | Programmes Manager (Social Change Movements) This is a leadership role supporting The Trust to secure big change that lasts in preventing and reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date is Friday, 3rd April 2026 ⤵️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/vacancy...

Vacancy: Programmes Manager (Social Change Movements)

The Robertson Trust is looking for a Programmes Manager (Social Change Movements) to lead a new Programmes team.

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Delighted to confirm support for our 2026 Scholarship Programme 🎓 A milestone year as we expand support packages for students entering and progressing through higher education. Thanks to all our partners who helped shape this - an exciting year ahead! www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/first-c...

First cohort confirmed for new Scholarship support offers in 2026

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Our latest awards are now available, with £3,489,900 awarded to 89 organisations who are working to alleviate poverty and trauma in #Scotland. View the full list below 👇 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/34m-awa...

£3.4M awarded to 89 organisations across Scotland

We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 89 organisations awarded £3.4M to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across Scotland.

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The Robertson Trust has acted in response to rising anti‑migrant sentiment, increased hostility in public discourse, and the resulting harm experienced by migrants and racially minoritised communities across Scotland. Read our full response: www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/our-res...

Our response to the growth of anti-migrant sentiment

At The Robertson Trust, we believe in a fair and compassionate Scotland where everyone is valued and able to flourish.

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We're #hiring for two amazing roles! ⭐A Communications Manager to lead brand new @therobertsontrust.bsky.social funded three year hope based communications work at WSC. ✨A Policy & Participation Officer to support our policy work. Check out both & apply! workersupportcentre.org.uk/get-involved/

Get involved – Worker Support Centre

Explore the ways you can support our work. This includes contributing funds that keep our vital services running, applying for roles with WSC or proposing a collaboration.

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New Blog 💡 | One year into our Community Spaces Fund, we’ve reviewed what we’ve learned so far to refine our approach and support stronger applications. Read more⤵️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/learnin...

Twelve projects aimed at delivering deep, long‑term systems change to reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland - through the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections and beyond - will share £2.2M in funding. Read more about the projects below 👇 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/beyond-...

Beyond Pledges: £2.2M awarded to 12 projects

Twelve projects that can deliver deep and long-term systems change – or what we call big change that lasts - in relation to poverty and trauma in Scotland through the 2026 Scottish Parliament election...

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Small Grant holders can now apply for £2k–£10k through our Supporting Resilience Fund. Strengthen leadership, systems, finances, and staff wellbeing to help your organisation stay strong. 👉 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/support...

Supporting Resilience Fund: New offer for Small Grant holders

Small Grant Holders can now apply for up to £10,000 in additional funding to strengthen organisational and staff resilience.

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📢 @therobertsontrust.bsky.social's new Education Pathways report shows how poverty continues to drive inequalities in educational engagement, attainment & wellbeing - but highlights opportunities to meet young people’s needs, including through youth work 💪 👉 https://bit.ly/49NZ2zE

Our third Impact and Insights report, focused on Education Pathways, is now available 🔍💡 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/impact-...

We are seeking community members to get involved with the leadership and decision making for our upcoming Advancing Racial Justice Fund. The closing date for applications is 9am, 12th January 2025⤵️ www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/communi...

Community Co-production for our Advancing Racial Justice Fund

The Robertson Trust is seeking community members to get involved with the leadership and decision making for the upcoming Advancing Racial Justice Fund.

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New Vacancy: HR Business Partner Join us and help shape a people-centred, values-driven culture. The closing date for applications is 12pm, Friday 12th December 👇 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/vacancy...