Small Grants and Large Grants now open
We are pleased to announce the opening of our Small Grants and Large Grants as of Thursday, 24th October 2024, under the themes of Financial Security, Education Pathways and Work Pathways.
Funding
During the course of our 2020-30 strategy, we're providing at least £200 million in funding to third sector organisations that help people and communities in Scotland living with poverty and trauma.
Our Themes
Running through our objectives are our thematic priorities which define how we will contribute to change. These are Education Pathways, Financial Security, Work Pathways and Emotional Wellbeing and Relationships.
What we do
We are here to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland, by funding, supporting, and influencing solutions to drive social change
Founded in 1961 by the Robertson sisters, we continue to build on their legacy and vision.
Latest posts
Introducing Nurturing Relationships
We are pleased to introduce our fourth funding theme Nurturing Relationships, the successor to Emotional Wellbeing and Relationships, and give an update on the phased reopening of Our Funds.
November 2024
Voices: The Welcoming
In our Voices series, we share the stories and opinions from our funded organisations that are helping to find solutions to poverty and trauma in Scotland. The latest group is the The Welcoming, a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.
November 2024
Morag McNeill is the new Chair of The Robertson Trust
The Robertson Trust has appointed Morag McNeill as its new chair, succeeding Mark Batho who has served an eight-year term on the Board and three years as Chair.
November 2024