Big change that lasts: £2.3 million awarded to 12 projects in Scotland
Twelve projects with potential to lead to big change that lasts on poverty and trauma in Scotland will share just over £2.3 million as part of our latest Programme Awards.
Funding
During the course of our 2020-30 strategy, we're providing at least £200 million in funding to third sector organisations that help people and communities in Scotland living with poverty and trauma.
Our Themes
Running through our objectives are our thematic priorities which define how we will contribute to change. These are Education Pathways, Financial Security, Work Pathways and Nurturing Relationships.
What we do
We are here to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland, by funding, supporting, and influencing solutions to drive social change
Founded in 1961 by the Robertson sisters, we continue to build on their legacy and vision.
Latest posts
Update on Briefing and Analysis Fund - Scottish Parliament Elections
Update on the application process for this fund followed recent changes at the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust.
Making our learning useful: Introducing our Impact and Insights Framework
Funders gather a lot of information and learning from grant holders - but how do we use it well? In this blog, our Learning and Communications Manager, Cassy Rutherford, introduces our Impact and Insights framework.
July 2025
£2.3M awarded to 76 organisations across Scotland in April
We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 76 organisations awarded over £2.3M to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across Scotland.
June 2025