Alongside grant funding, we also offer non-financial support to enable grant holders to strengthen their capacity, skills and capabilities in different areas. We call this Funder Plus support. We also provide some support to third sector organisations more broadly. We call this Wider Sector Support.
On this page you will details of the programme of support we offer. Some of the offers are open to all third sector organisations and some are only for our current grant holders (i.e. organisations who have received confirmation of an award or who have received their last grant payment within the last 12 months). The information below includes what the purpose of the support is, who can access it, and how. For grant holders, all of the support is completely optional and it is up to you whether you decide to access it.
You can find details of additional support and resources that could be available to you on our ‘Useful links and Resources’ page here.
If you have any ideas for changes or improvements we could make to our support offer, please contact us at TRTComms@therobertsontrust.org.uk
We provide high-quality, modern spaces for working and meeting, at affordable rates. The purpose of this support is to ensure third sector organisations have access to space and opportunities to meet, work and innovate towards solutions that help us advance our mission.
Scope: Grant holders with a current award from the Robertson Trust, can access 2x free-of-charge bookings each year at The Barracks Conference Centre (Stirling). In addition, we can also offer reduced accommodation rates for any charities looking to rent office space in Robertson House (Glasgow).
How to access: More information is provided in our Facilities hire page. If you make a request for a free-of-charge booking at The Barracks, please quote your grant reference number in your inquiry.
By providing support to upskill staff and volunteers across our grant holders, they are empowered to make more informed digital decisions and better serve the people and communities they support. We are working with two leading partners for the delivery of digital support for grant holders – Third Sector Lab and SCVO.
Delivery Partner: Third Sector Lab
Scope:
How to access: If you would like to participate in these programmes, you can simply follow the links above or via Third Sector Lab’s website here to register for training or access a place on one of these programmes.
Delivery Partner: SCVO
Scope: We are supporting SCVO’s Digital Support Services that include a direct delivery programme (including training and events) as well as online tools and resources. These include topics like Digital Inclusion, Cyber Resilience, and a Digital Check-up tool. This will enable you to assess your organisation’s current digital maturity and plan a route ahead. All of this, along with details of their Digital training and events (DigiShift) are free to access for Robertson Trust grant holders. We hope that these resources will create high impact changes which organisations of any size can implement with minimal external support.
How to access: If you would like to access any of these resources or participate in these programmes, you can access them on SCVO’s website here.
The purpose of this support is to provide help for grant holders where there is a need for external support or intervention to enhance your planning and/or strategic thinking.
Delivery Partner: Community Enterprise can provide this support to our grant holders upon referral by The Robertson Trust.
Scope: Organisational Development support encompass a wide range of activities aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of grant holder. This support is designed to act quickly and help grant holders overcome critical or immediate challenges, improving their operations, and maximising their impact. We believe that such support is crucial for the growth and sustainability of our grant holders.
Exclusions: This support excludes HR support including redundancy, contract writing, representation or grievance/disciplinary procedures, advice on VAT implications and appraisals, accountancy or payroll systems and indemnified legal advice
How to access: If you would like to have a conversation about this or discuss a potential referral for your organisation or project, please contact lorna.wallace@therobertsontrust.org.uk.
Through our Wider Sector Support work we fund SCVO's Growing Climate Confidence.
This work aims to support the third sector help to reduce their emissions, learn about the climate crisis and begin your journey to net zero. A range of learning resources are available and you can share your experiences with others in the sector. SCVO have also produced a Check-up to assist you in assessing progress on the journey to net zero.
If your organisation is experiencing serious challenges or concerns about its future sustainability, you can request crisis recovery support through Social Enterprise Support Map.
As part of our new Funder Plus offer, grant-holders of The Robertson Trust are invited to take part in a fully funded half‑day Trauma‑Informed Practice Training session, delivered by Resilience Learning Partnership (RLP).
This training provides space for staff, board members and volunteers to explore how trauma shows up across communities and workplaces, what it means to adopt a trauma‑informed organisational culture, and why workforce wellbeing is central to achieving meaningful, sustainable change.
Many people working in the third sector hold both personal and professional experiences of trauma. For this reason, the training places strong emphasis on creating psychologically safe environments, strengthening internal support structures, and building awareness of the conditions that help people thrive at work.
Participants will gain practical tools, reflective opportunities and enhanced understanding to help embed trauma‑informed practice in their day‑to‑day roles. Whether you are supporting communities directly or shaping strategic decision‑making at board level, this training provides valuable insight into how to foster safer, healthier and more resilient organisations.
There is a mix of online and in‑person sessions (taking place at The Barracks, Stirling) available, giving your organisation flexibility in how staff and board members attend.
Each organisation may send up to two participants - including mixed roles such as one staff member and one board member.
Understanding trauma and its prevalence in Scotland.
Core principles of Trauma‑Informed Practice.
The role of lived experience in shaping trauma‑informed approaches.
Practical tools for embedding workforce wellbeing: reflective practice, boundaries, psychological safety, supportive supervision and more.
