The Robertson Trust has acted in response to rising anti‑migrant sentiment, increased hostility in public discourse, and the resulting harm experienced by migrants and racially minoritised communities across Scotland.
At The Robertson Trust, we believe in a fair and compassionate Scotland where everyone is valued and able to flourish.
In our Voices series, we spotlight the stories and insights of the incredible organisations we support - those driving real change in the fight against poverty and trauma in Scotland. The latest group is Carers Trust, an organisation working to transform the lives of unpaid carers.
Community Spaces opened to applications in January 2025. 12 months on, as part of our commitment to learning and continuous improvement, our team has undertaken a review of the Fund, to help refine our approach and draw in strong applications.
In this guest blog, the Serving the Future team looks back on the final chapter of their four-year journey — reflecting on achievements, learning, and the future of fair work in Scotland’s hospitality and tourism sector.
Twelve projects that can deliver deep and long-term systems change – or what we call big change that lasts - in relation to poverty and trauma in Scotland through the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections and beyond will share £2.2M in funding.