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An Update on our 2021 Intern Scheme
Our Scholarship Training Officer, Gemma Manclark, gives an update on our Internship Scheme recruitment process for 2021. The fully-funded scheme was established in 2014 to help our current 3rd year Robertson Scholars enhance their C.V and gain valuable experience in the workplace before entering their final year of university.
March 2021
Watch our funding webinars on demand
The recordings of our three webinars introducing our new funds are now available for all to view.
Voices: Venture Trust
In our Voices series, we share the stories and opinions from our funded organisations who are helping to find solutions to poverty and trauma in Scotland. The latest group is Venture Trust, a personal development charity supporting people aged 16 years and over who are struggling with complex circumstances to overcome these barriers and realise their potential.
New report: The Poverty-related Attainment Gap - Evidence Review
New analysis, undertaken by the Poverty Alliance on behalf of The Robertson Trust, has examined the evidence on the links between poverty, education and work pathways for young people in Scotland and across the UK. It found evidence that the poverty-attainment gap – already identified by the Scottish Government as a key priority – shows signs of increasing and risks being further compounded by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
February 2021
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An Update on our 2021 Intern Scheme
Our Scholarship Training Officer, Gemma Manclark, gives an update on our Internship Scheme recruitment process for 2021. The fully-funded scheme was established in 2014 to help our current 3rd year Robertson Scholars enhance their C.V and gain valuable experience in the workplace before entering their final year of university.
March 2021
Over £1.6 million awarded to organisations across Scotland
We are delighted to announce the latest recipients of funding since the launch of our new strategy in 2020.
Poverty-related attainment gap: Time to think differently
Former Professor of Education at Strathclyde University, Sue Ellis, responds to our recently-commissioned evidence review of the poverty-related attainment gap.
March 2021
Together We Help launched as part of Social Action Inquiry
In July 2020 Social Action Inquiry partners commissioned The Collective to lead on a short-term piece of research to capture the stories and lessons learned from communities coming together to help during the Coronavirus pandemic.
February 2021
Applying for a Wee Grant: Chat with the team
Wee Grants has now been running for 3 months. In this blog, we will look at some top tips for applying and share details of how you can chat about a potential application with our team.
February 2021
Over £2.1 million awarded to organisations across Scotland
We are delighted to announce the latest recipients of funding since the launch of our new strategy in 2020.