We are here to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland, funding, supporting, and influencing solutions to drive social change.https://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mkkj44pkak2nNew Blog 💡 | Launching the Big Change That Lasts Fund Our Head of Programmes and Practice, Russell Gunson, introduces our new Big Change That Lasts Fund, sharing where we've come from and how we are building on what we've learned. Read the blog ⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/launching-the-big-change-that-lasts-fund28 Apr 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkj44pkak2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mkiahnluoc2nWe are delighted to launch our Big Change That Lasts Fund today. Our Big Change Grants are an evolution of our Programme Awards, building on what we’ve learned to better support the kind of work needed to create “big change that lasts.” Find out more⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/funding/types-of-funding/big-change-that-lasts-fund27 Apr 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiahnluoc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mjyznysluk2r💬 VOICES | Driving change in education for young carers "We know that simple changes, flexibility and the right support at the right time can empower carers to remain and thrive in education." Read our full Voices story with @carerstrust.bsky.social ⬇️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/voices-carers-trust21 Apr 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyznysluk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3milk4evdkc2aNew Vacancies ✨ We are looking for a Programmes Officer (Social Change Movements) and an Influencing Officer (Fixed Term - 1 year), to join our new Programmes team. The closing date for applications is 27th April. Find out more 🔽 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/job-vacancies03 Apr 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3milk4evdkc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mhpwhi4a6s2aNew Vacancy 📢 | Programmes Manager (Social Change Movements) This is a leadership role supporting The Trust to secure big change that lasts in preventing and reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date is Friday, 3rd April 2026 ⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/vacancy-programmes-manager-social-change-movements23 Mar 2026 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpwhi4a6s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mhd52tltis2oDelighted to confirm support for our 2026 Scholarship Programme 🎓 A milestone year as we expand support packages for students entering and progressing through higher education. Thanks to all our partners who helped shape this - an exciting year ahead! https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/first-cohort-confirmed-for-new-scholarship-support-offers-in-202618 Mar 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhd52tltis2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mh6repvr7s2jOur latest awards are now available, with £3,489,900 awarded to 89 organisations who are working to alleviate poverty and trauma in #Scotland. View the full list below 👇 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/34m-awarded-to-89-organisations-across-scotland16 Mar 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6repvr7s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mgcnh36ivs2mThe 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. Read our full response: https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/our-response-to-the-growth-of-anti-migrant-sentiment05 Mar 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcnh36ivs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3meyaj4vkwc23New Blog 💡 | One year into our Community Spaces Fund, we’ve reviewed what we’ve learned so far to refine our approach and support stronger applications. Read more⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/learning-from-our-community-spaces-fund16 Feb 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyaj4vkwc23https://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mdnjdst3622sTwelve projects aimed at delivering deep, long‑term systems change to reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland - through the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections and beyond - will share £2.2M in funding. Read more about the projects below 👇 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/beyond-pledges-22m-awarded-to-12-projects30 Jan 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnjdst3622shttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mdicpdltrs2qSmall Grant holders can now apply for £2k–£10k through our Supporting Resilience Fund. Strengthen leadership, systems, finances, and staff wellbeing to help your organisation stay strong. 👉 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/supporting-resilience-fund-new-offer-for-small-grant-holders28 Jan 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdicpdltrs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mcysa5ayqs2tOur third Impact and Insights report, focused on Education Pathways, is now available 🔍💡 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/impact-and-insights-education-pathways22 Jan 2026 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcysa5ayqs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m7zxvavur22sWe are seeking community members to get involved with the leadership and decision making for our upcoming Advancing Racial Justice Fund. The closing date for applications is 9am, 12th January 2025⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/community-co-production-for-our-advancing-racial-justice-fund15 Dec 2025 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7zxvavur22shttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m6yuolbol22mNew Vacancy: HR Business Partner Join us and help shape a people-centred, values-driven culture. The closing date for applications is 12pm, Friday 12th December 👇 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/vacancy-hr-business-partner02 Dec 2025 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6yuolbol22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m6m7jdn77k2k📢 New guest blog from Kailen Budge Third Sector Lab: How The Curve – free for Robertson Trust grantholders – helps charities save time, build confidence & strengthen frontline work. 15k+ joined since 2020. Learn more: https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/the-curve-small-shifts-big-impact27 Nov 2025 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6m7jdn77k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m64zax5cb22oHere’s a snapshot of the pillars guiding Change Takes Trust to 2028. 🌟 Watch this space for stories, blogs, and insights from partners and staff ⤵️ https://therobertsontrust.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=96fca4a34ec04ed1ad6b141c2&id=22db37f49621 Nov 2025 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m64zax5cb22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m5vl4zp4bc22Watch our CEO Jim McCormick introduce Change Takes Trust and explain how it will guide our work over the next three years18 Nov 2025 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vl4zp4bc22https://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m5tfxjaolc2sOur brand has evolved alongside Change Takes Trust. Progressive Heritage honours our past while showing who we are today. We’re excited to share this alongside the launch of our new plan. https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/introducing-change-takes-trust17 Nov 2025 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tfxjaolc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m5t4itt7ic2hIntroducing Change Takes Trust – our new delivery plan to 2028. Read CEO Jim McCormick’s blog: https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/introducing-change-takes-trust17 Nov 2025 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5t4itt7ic2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m5jkvuys5k2p📢 On Monday, 17 November from 9:00 AM, we will be making updates to our website. This may cause a temporary disruption or a short outage. We don't anticipate that this will take longer than 1 hour.13 Nov 2025 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jkvuys5k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m4g2zacxrc2oWe are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 92 organisations awarded £3.4M to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across #Scotland.30 Oct 2025 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4g2zacxrc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m2jh2xardk2kWe’re pleased to announce £379K in Programme Awards for seven ambitious projects with the potential to create lasting change in poverty and trauma in #Scotland.06 Oct 2025 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jh2xardk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m2c73ecknc2t📢 Next week is Challenge Poverty Week (6-12 October), a time to come together to highlight the injustice of poverty and to show that it can be solved.03 Oct 2025 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2c73ecknc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3m22twmc2a22o📢 Nurturing Relationships is now open for Large and Small Grants🌱 Following an initial pause and subsequent pilot, we are now open to applications for our theme of Nurturing Relationships within our Large and Small Awards on a rolling basis.30 Sep 2025 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m22twmc2a22o