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/3mwks6ijr6k2iWhat difference can whole-family support make? Our latest Voices story explores how Stepping Stones For Families supports families across rural Carrick facing poverty, isolation and exclusion. Read more 👇 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/voices-shona-mckellar-stepping-stones-for-families28 Sep 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwks6ijr6k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3muhnubskq22uWe are delighted to share our latest awards, with £3.6M awarded to 78 organisations who are working to alleviate poverty and trauma across #Scotland. View the full list on our website, including our Award in Focus with Grassmarket Community Project ⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/3-657-000-awarded-to-78-organisations-in-june-and-july01 Sep 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhnubskq22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3msxuyikwps2r"Although we're a small team, we have a big heart." 🤝 In our latest Voices feature, Pasion4Fusion share reflections and insights on the importance of trusted relationships, inclusive support, early intervention, and community-led solutions. Read more: https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/voices-helene-rodger-passion4fusion13 Aug 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxuyikwps2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3msfmxdv2i22oNew blog 🔍 Our Learning and Communications Manager, Cassy Rutherford, reflects on what we've learned in the first year of our Impact and Insights Framework, why we've adapted our approach, and what to expect from the next phase of this work ⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/evolving-our-impact-and-insights-framework06 Aug 2026 08:32 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfmxdv2i22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mrunjevpuk2oAre you planning to apply for our Advancing Racial Justice Fund and would like to find out more? 💡 Join us online next Thursday 6th August at 10am to find out more about the Fund and whether it might be a good fit for your organisation. Book your spot below⤵️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advancing-racial-justice-fund-information-webinar-online-tickets-1995910439854?aff=oddtdtcreator30 Jul 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrunjevpuk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mrs4dq4tfs2oThere is still time to apply to become one of our new Trustees 👋 If you're passionate about helping build lasting solutions to poverty and trauma in #Scotland, we'd love to hear from you. Applications close this Monday, 3rd August. Find out more and apply ⤵️ https://app.nurole.com/roles/6a4d05dc8383276d4fa6e08929 Jul 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs4dq4tfs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mrfg2jgcls2aWe are excited to launch the Advancing Racial Justice Fund, a new fund focused on supporting Black and People of Colour (BPoC) led organisations in #Scotland that are working to tackle to the root causes of racism.24 Jul 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfg2jgcls2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mr7vso5lv224What happens when local people decide where funding goes? Our latest Voices piece explores how the Make it Happen Fund is putting decision-making into the hands of families in Dundee and Clackmannanshire—and why community leadership matters. Read more: https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/voices-geoff-leask-what-matters-to-you22 Jul 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7vso5lv224https://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mqjco3yqhk2oWe are seeking two new Trustees📢 If you think your skills and experience can help us, and you share our commitment to build lasting solutions to poverty and trauma in #Scotland, we would love to hear from you. Applications close on the 3rd of August⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/vacancies-we-are-seeking-two-new-trustees13 Jul 2026 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjco3yqhk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mq4r43rxuc2oOur fourth Impact and Insights Report, focused on our theme of Nurturing Relationships, is now available💡 It highlights the challenges facing organisations, the impact our grant holders are having and the patterns of practice emerging across #Scotland. https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/impact-and-insights-nurturing-relationships08 Jul 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4r43rxuc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mpobz76chs25We’re delighted to share details of two new social impact investments that aim to increase financial security and strengthen sustainable housing across Scotland. https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/two-new-social-impact-investments-in-scotland-announced02 Jul 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpobz76chs25https://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3moftz6h3kk22There are still spaces available for The Robertson Trust Grant Holders to take part in Trauma Informed Practice training, delivered by Resilience Learning Partnership. View available dates and book your spot 👇 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/funding/support-for-grant-holders/additional-support/trauma-informed-training-202616 Jun 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3moftz6h3kk22https://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mnfi3kedkk27New Vacancy 📣| The Robertson Trust is looking for a Programmes and Practice Officer. This role supports the Trust to secure big change that lasts in preventing and reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date is 17th June at 5pm 🔽 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/vacancy-programmes-and-practice-officer03 Jun 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfi3kedkk27https://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mnc6huxr2227Our latest awards are now available, with £1.8M awarded to 48 organisations who are working to alleviate poverty and trauma across #Scotland. View the full list of awards below, including our Award in Focus with ACVO TSI's Aberdeen Cash First project 👇 https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/1-880-000-awarded-to-48-organisations-in-april02 Jun 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnc6huxr2227https://bsky.app/profile/therobertsontrust.bsky.social/post/3mmqnkuqwb22cAs the new Scottish Parliament convenes and Ministers get to work, our Chief Executive, Jim McCormick, reflects on what it will take to turn the tide on poverty in this parliamentary term. Read the full blog on our website ⤵️ https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/prevent-shift-empower-springing-the-trap-of-poverty26 May 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:ssa6r5vwtoaffjhmrmkpha7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmqnkuqwb22chttps://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/3mdicpdltrs2q