Join the team - Two new vacancies at The Robertson Trust
We are delighted to invite applications for two new senior roles at The Robertson Trust. These are for a Head of Programmes and Practice and a Head of Insight and Impact, both with a closing date of 3rd August.
Our strategy
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
Our focus is on improving the lives of people and communities experiencing poverty and trauma. We'll be building on and applying our understanding of particular areas in the course of our strategy.
Funding
Over the next ten years, we'll provide around £200 million in funding to third sector organisations that help people and communities in Scotland living with poverty and trauma. Applications now open!
Our projects
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.
Journey to Success
Our in-house Scholarship scheme helps promising youngsters overcome financial and social barriers to gain the university education they deserve and the career they aspire to.
Our history
Founded almost 60 years ago by the Robertson sisters, we continue to build on their vision and legacy. Discover more about our story.
Founded in 1961 by the Robertson sisters, we continue to build on their legacy and vision.
Latest posts
Over £1.4 million awarded to organisations across Scotland
We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients with 49 organisations working to alleviate poverty and trauma across Scotland receiving just over £1.4 million.
Response to press reports - July 2021
Our statement is now available.
#ChristiePlus10: Building on the momentum of Hard Edges Scotland
As part of #ChristiePlus10, we will be publishing a series of expert blogs in the coming weeks reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission. Our first contributor is Suzanne Fitzpatrick, co-author of the Hard Edges Scotland report and Professor of Housing and Social Policy in I-SPHERE at Heriot Watt University, who provides analysis through the lens of severe and multiple disadvantage, reflecting on where we are now after the initial momentum which followed the launch of the report in 2019.
July 2021