So, What Happens Next? - Hard Edges Scotland
This new paper looks at where conversations have taken us since the Hard Edges Scotland report was published in 2019.
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
Latest funding awards announced
We are delighted to announce the first recipients of funding since the launch of our new strategy in September.
Conversation - A risk you have to take?
Ishbel Smith reflects on what we learned during our recent Challenge Poverty Week event, We Need To Talk.
November 2020
Social Bridging Finance: A public sector perspective
Following last month's interim evaluation findings, we speak with three public sector partners about their experiences of the Social Bridging Finance funding model so far.