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Bringing your work to life with a great case study
January 2020
Nothing brings work to life like a great case study. Our Funding Manager, Karin Earl, takes a look at a recent real-life example from one of our funded organisation and breaks down what made it stand out to our Giving Team.
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Independent evaluation of MCR Pathways launched
December 2019
A new report from ScotCen has highlighted the impact of MCR Pathways in Glasgow.
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Over £2.8 million awarded at December Giving Committee
December 2019
View a full listing of our latest awards across Scotland.
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Latest Wee Grants, Small Awards and Continuation Awards announced
December 2019
Over £650,000 was awarded to 77 organisations across Scotland.
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Summer Internship Scheme 2020: What’s it like hosting a Robertson scholar?
December 2019
We are seeking employers from a range of industries and sectors to host a Robertson scholar as part of our fully-funded Summer Internship Scheme 2020. With this in mind, we recently visited JLL in Glasgow to hear from Office Manager, Mike Buchan, about his experience of hosting and two former interns about how their experiences helped to shape their future careers.
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The Barracks Conference Centre opens its doors in Stirling
December 2019
The Barracks Conference Centre is now open and taking bookings in Stirling.
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Systems change: Exploring the new world
December 2019
People today face complex problem that require bold and creative solutions at a systems level. But what does system change look like, and what role can funders play in supporting it?
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Navigating change - How to deliver successful organisational change in the Third Sector
November 2019
Alice Dabrowska, Head of Consultancy at the Cranfield Trust, provides some tips for successful change management. This follows a workshop for Robertson Trust grant holders held at Robertson House, Glasgow, earlier this year.
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‘Meta-skills’ - Adapting to the changing world of work
November 2019
The pace of change and the changing nature of jobs and careers in today's world are making certain skills even more important. In his latest blog, our Head of Scholarship and Learning, Gordon Hunt, looks at the 'meta-skills' agenda.
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Latest Wee Grants for Wee Groups awards
November 2019
Over £37,000 has been awarded in our latest round of Wee Grants for Wee Groups
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£525,500 awarded to 33 organisations across Scotland
November 2019
Our latest Small and Continuation Awards across Scotland are now available to view.
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Final closing dates for applicants to our open awards
November 2019
We can now share the key dates potential applicants need to know for our current strategy period.
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Hosts sought for our 2020 Summer Internship Scheme
November 2019
Could your organisation benefit from hosting a Robertson scholar as part of our fully-funded summer internship?
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Closing date for Wee Grants for Wee Groups
November 2019
Our Wee Grants for Wee Groups pilot will close in December.
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Latest Giving Time date announced for November
October 2019
Our latest Giving Time date in Glasgow will take place on 13th November.
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Key challenges and opportunities facing the Third Sector, communities and funders
October 2019
We are pleased to share the findings of our recent grant holder and stakeholder engagement, which we are using to inform our strategy renewal process. The findings are summarised by our Chair, Shonaig Macpherson, with more detailed feedback available to download.
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Wee Grants for Wee Groups - Join us at our Stirling workshop
October 2019
We have a new workshop for those interested in applying for our pilot programme, Wee Grants for Wee Groups.
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Journey to Success alumni launch the Tartan Fund
October 2019
Graduates of the Journey to Success programme have launched a new fund which offers small grants for individuals and organisations in Scotland.