Russell Gunson
Head of Programmes and Practice
We are pleased to support the upcoming Scotland Demands Better march and rally taking place in Edinburgh on Saturday, 25th October.
More than 90 charities unite behind a powerful call on party leaders to guarantee essentials for low-income households amid rising hardship.
The Robertson Trust has published new research showing that many low-income families are being pushed into debt and arrears by the public bodies meant to be helping them through the cost-of-living emergency.
We are excited to share details of a new Programme Award launched this week. We are calling for proposals on big change that lasts under our theme of Financial Security. Closing date for Stage 1 Applications is 23rd November 2022.
Last week, we signed two joint letters to the First Minister calling for more support to help people on the lowest income through the cost-of-living emergency.
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.