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The Robertson Trust signs joint letter to the Deputy First Minister
A coalition of nearly fifty charities, anti-poverty organisations and campaigners have written to the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP. They are calling on the Scottish Government to pause debt recovery for money owed to public bodies in Scotland by people on the lowest incomes.
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Event: Improving the Impact from Attainment Gap Funding in Scotland
The Robertson Trust is hosting a conversation with key experts and stakeholders to discuss and explore some of the current challenges and opportunities around attainment funding in Scotland and to begin to identify how we can drive greater impact from attainment spending in Scotland. Book your spot here.
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Aspiration is not enough
Our CEO, Jim McCormick, looks at how our work is being driven by contributing to lasting social change rather than solely mitigating disadvantage
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Vacancy: Scholarship Development Officer
The Robertson Trust is now recruiting a Scholarship Development Officer to assist in the delivery of our Journey to Success Scholarship Programme.
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Vacancy: Each and Every Child Practice & Participation Coordinator
The Each and Every Child initiative (EEC) has a new vacancy for a Practice & Participation Coordinator. The closing date for applications is Monday 27th March at 12pm.
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Scottish Poverty and Inequality Leadership Hustings
The Poverty Alliance and The Robertson Trust have organised an online hustings, seeking the views of First Minister candidates Kate Forbes, Ash Regan, and Humza Yousaf as to how they will build a more just and equal Scotland.
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Meet with our Funding Team 1:1 in May
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 – 1pm with multiple appointments available on Wednesday 17th May 2023.
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New Committee Members Appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Abigail Rotheroe to our Social Impact Investment Committee and Romane Thomas to our Investment Committee.
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What we’ve learned from Social Bridging Finance
We are pleased to share the final evaluation report of Social Bridging Finance (SBF), a funding model which aimed to enhance the sustainability of public services, particularly those of a preventative nature.
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Vacancy: Scholarship Training Officer
We are currently looking for a Fixed Term Scholarship Training Officer to help us make a real difference to reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th July.
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Vacancy: Finance Assistant
We are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to help us make a real difference to reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date for applications is 6th August 2023.
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An update on our Education Pathways theme
DonnaMarie Steel, our Programmes and Practice Officer, reflects on our work so far within our Education Pathways theme and provides an update on our upcoming work in this area to tackle poverty and trauma.
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Meet with our Funding Team 1:1 in August
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 30th August 2023.
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Invitation to Tender: Social Impact Investment
We are looking to appoint Social Impact Investment Expert Advisors for two years to work with us to focus on solutions to poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 5th September (12PM)
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Investing in big change that lasts in our Education system in Scotland
DonnaMarie Steel, our Programmes and Practice Officer, shares her insights and learning from our Education Pathways work so far and provides an update on upcoming opportunities under this theme.