Working for a fairer Scotland

Our new strategy for 2020-2030 sharpens our focus on helping to improve the lives of people and communities with experience of poverty, trauma or both.

Our focus is on improving the lives of people and communities experiencing poverty and trauma. We're building on and applying our understanding of particular aspects during this strategy period.

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. Applications now open!

As well as funding others, our own projects and pieces of work reflect our aim to help to improve the lives of people and communities in Scotland experiencing poverty and trauma.

This self-development programme supports young people aged 16-25 to overcome financial and social barriers to gain the university education and career they aspire to.

Founded 60 years ago by the Robertson sisters, we continue to build on their vision and legacy. Discover more about our story.