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A conversation with The Robertson Trust about 'big change that lasts' through our Programme Awards

Do you want to hear about what we mean by ‘big change that lasts’ through our Programme Awards and what this might mean for our soon-to-be launched Education Pathways open call? Join us on Wednesday 11th October to find out more.
September 2023
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On-demand: Watch our webinar around 'big change that lasts'

Having launched our latest open call for Education Pathways Programme Awards recently, we discuss what we mean by ‘big change that lasts’ in this webinar. This is one of the key tests for Programme Award applications as we look to support work which aims to deliver long-term change on poverty and trauma in Scotland.
October 2023
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Big Change Chats - Book your slot now

Following the launch of our Education Pathways Programme Award Open Call earlier this week, we have a series of 30-minute slots available to meet our team online.
October 2023
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#DoOneBetter Podcast: Venturing into Social Impact Investing

In a chat with Alberto Lidji for #TheDoOneBetter Podcast, our Chief Executive Jim McCormick shares our recent journey into social impact investing, to support our mission to build lasting solutions to poverty and trauma in Scotland.
January 2024
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The Robertson Trust welcomes five new members to its Board of Trustees

The Robertson Trust is pleased to announce our five new Trustees.
February 2024
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Vacancy: Financial Accountant

The Robertson Trust are looking for a fixed-term Financial Accountant, to help us make a real difference to reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date for applications is 24th March 2024.
March 2024
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Meet with our Funding Team 1:1 in November

Do you want to have a chat about a potential application? As part of our ongoing support, The Robertson Trust has 1:1 sessions available for new applicants between 10am – 2pm with multiple appointments available on Wednesday 15th November 2023.
October 2023
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Tackling in-work poverty in Scotland

Over the past year, our Work Pathways team has been exploring how changes to the world of work in Scotland can deliver big change that lasts on poverty and trauma in Scotland. Our Programmes and Practice Officer, Lyndsay Fraser Robertson, looks at how this work has helped inform our spending plans in this theme across 2024-25, with approximately £2 million available through our open call.
April 2024
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Big Change Blogs: Scotland’s first good practice standard for flexible working

We hear from Flexibility Works, a recent Programme Award recipient, on its work to develop and pilot Scotland’s first good practice standard for flexible working.
May 2024
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Vacancy: Funding Officer (Fixed Term)

The Robertson Trust are looking for a 12-month fixed term Funding Officer, based in Robertson House, to assess applications to Our Funds, provide support to grantholders and collaborate on our project work. The closing date for applications is 14th July 2024.
June 2024
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Guest blog: At least I have a job, right?

In this blog, Lauren McMillan, an external advisor to our Work Pathways theme, writes about in-work poverty through the lens of her experiences in hospitality.
April 2024
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Vacancy: Technology Services Officer

The Robertson Trust are looking for a Technology Services Officer, based in Robertson House, to provide technical advice, training and support to staff and key stakeholders. The closing date for applications is 7th July 2024.
June 2024
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Impact Report 2023

We are pleased to share the first impact report of The Robertson Trust under our current strategy. It starts to tell the story about our contribution to change and what this means for what we do next.
July 2024
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Join our Board: We're Looking for a new Chair!

Could you help us to build lasting solutions to poverty and trauma in Scotland? We're looking for a new Chairperson of our Board. Our closing date for applications is Sunday, 18th August 2024.
July 2024
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Phased return of Our Funds: An Update

With September now upon us, we are pleased to share some further updates on the reopening of Our Funds.
September 2024