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Learning from our Transport Grants
We are pleased to announce the first awards made through our new Transport Grants fund, and share our learning so far after our first round of decisions.
December 2024
The Cross Trust to transfer its funds to The Robertson Trust to enhance education opportunities for Young Scots
Announced today, The Cross Trust will transfer its assets to The Robertson Trust as part of a significant move to amplify support for young people in Scotland.
December 2024
Tackling in-work poverty: Over £2.5 million awarded to projects across Scotland
We are pleased to share details of the 10 projects which were successful through our recent Work Pathways open call. These are all looking at different aspects of delivering big change that lasts through improving job quality to tackle in-work poverty in Scotland.
New grants to defend human rights in Scotland
Today sees an investment of almost £857,000 from the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland to support people whose rights are most at risk.
December 2024
£138,200 awarded to 29 organisations across Scotland in November
We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 29 organisations awarded £138,200 to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across Scotland.
December 2024
Nurturing Relationships Now Open
We are pleased to announce the opening of our call for Small and Large Grant Applications under the theme of Nurturing Relationships. Applications open Wednesday 27th November and close at 12pm on Friday, 24th January 2025.
November 2024
Introducing Nurturing Relationships
We are pleased to introduce our fourth funding theme Nurturing Relationships, the successor to Emotional Wellbeing and Relationships, and give an update on the phased reopening of Our Funds.
November 2024
Voices: The Welcoming
In our Voices series, we share the stories and opinions from our funded organisations that are helping to find solutions to poverty and trauma in Scotland. The latest group is the The Welcoming, a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.
November 2024
Morag McNeill is the new Chair of The Robertson Trust
The Robertson Trust has appointed Morag McNeill as its new chair, succeeding Mark Batho who has served an eight-year term on the Board and three years as Chair.
November 2024
Small and Large Grants Now Open
We are pleased to announce the opening of our Small and Large Grants as of Thursday, 24th October, with an initial focus on our Financial Security, Education Pathways and Work Pathways themes.
October 2024
Vacancy: Learning Officer
The Robertson Trust are looking for a 12 month fixed-term Learning Officer to help us make a real difference to reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date for applications is 6th November 2024.
October 2024
On-demand: Wee Grants Webinar
Having recently launched our Wee Grants, in this webinar we share more about the fund and provide a run through of our application form.
October 2024
Our Funds Update: Small and Large Grants
We are delighted to announce that our Small and Large Grants will reopen towards the end of October, with an initial focus on our Financial Security, Education Pathways and Work Pathways funding themes.
October 2024
On-demand: Transport Grants Webinar
Having recently launched our Transport Grants, in this webinar we share more about the fund and provide a run through of our application form.
October 2024
Wee Grants and Transport Grants now open
We are pleased to announce the opening of our Wee Grants and Transport Grants as of Monday, 30th September 2024. These will be followed in the coming weeks by the return of our other funds.