The Robertson Trust

The Robertson Trust is an independent grant-making trust working to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland.

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First cohort confirmed for new Scholarship support offers in 2026

Support for the 2025/2026 academic year has now been confirmed, marking a landmark year for the Scholarship as new support offers launch in addition to our Young Student Support Package.

£3.4M awarded to 89 organisations across Scotland

We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 89 organisations awarded £3.4M to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across Scotland.

Our actions in response to the growth of anti-migrant sentiment

The 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.

Collage of images representing the people whose lives we hope to improve