Committed to social justice and working towards social change. Lover of dogs and funny GIFs. Mum of 3 young, wild and gorgeous boys. Programmes and Practice Officer, The Robertson Trust (all views my own)https://bsky.app/profile/lfrob.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrob.bsky.social/post/3lnic6kz4xk2sThank you for this insightful summary of the broader benefits of protecting childhoods from poverty. Without being complacent the Scottish Child Payment has evidenced that effective social security measures can directly lift children out of poverty, it can be done quickly and effectively. 👇🏻 [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Apr 2025 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:3x6onc2ak5d5xoqixjgbp3lt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnic6kz4xk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrob.bsky.social/post/3lle4nvtock25My cautious hope for a more compassionate UK gvt is gone. The spring statement places the brunt of the ‘changing world’ firmly on the shoulders of those who can least bear it. Poverty in Scotland is lower due to devolved policies like SCP but what will the repercussions on Scottish households be? [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Mar 2025 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:3x6onc2ak5d5xoqixjgbp3lt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lle4nvtock25https://bsky.app/profile/lfrob.bsky.social/post/3ldjaoczr7k26Delighted at the calibre and innovation of these projects. They are designed to support work over the next 3-5 years that has a high potential for delivering significant, long-term impact, bringing to life real potential in tackling insecure work that drives poverty in Scotland. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Dec 2024 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:3x6onc2ak5d5xoqixjgbp3lt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldjaoczr7k26https://bsky.app/profile/lfrob.bsky.social/post/3lbihy2y5v22cWe are preparing to launch a time-limited open call for Small and Large Grant applications under the theme Nurturing Relationships. We will open for applications on Wednesday 27th November 2024 and close on Friday, 24th January 2025. Take a look below for more details👇🏻👇🏻 [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Nov 2024 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:3x6onc2ak5d5xoqixjgbp3lt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbihy2y5v22chttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrob.bsky.social/post/3lb7sn4fyok22Insightful thread on the interactions between employment, health and our social security system. [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Nov 2024 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:3x6onc2ak5d5xoqixjgbp3lt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb7sn4fyok22https://bsky.app/profile/lfrob.bsky.social/post/3lb7io5onbk2dWhilst these are great statistics for women in the labour market, the reality is without a working social and child care system, these stats are at the cost of women’s mental and physical health. We were told we could have it all…… [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Nov 2024 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:3x6onc2ak5d5xoqixjgbp3lt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb7io5onbk2d