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.
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.
In the second guest blog of our series, Kailen Budge explores why digital confidence and board diversity are no longer optional for charities, and how initiatives like Digital Trustees are helping boards navigate risk, access and governance in an increasingly digital landscape.