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Our search is open: could you be one of our four new Trustees?
We are now seeking four new Trustees to join our board in the new year. Our Chief Executive, Jim McCormick, reflects on the past three years since the start of the Trust’s strategy, and shares what is on the horizon for us.
September 2023
Investing in big change that lasts in our Education system in Scotland
DonnaMarie Steel, our Programmes and Practice Officer, shares her insights and learning from our Education Pathways work so far and provides an update on upcoming opportunities under this theme.
September 2023
Over £2.5M awarded to organisations across Scotland in August
We are delighted to announce our funding recipients from August 2023. 64 organisations received over £2.5M to support their work to alleviate poverty and trauma across Scotland.
September 2023
Meet the Funders - Dundee
We are delighted to be hosting a Funders Fayre on Tuesday, 12th September, in partnership with Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action, where we can help connect local organisations with key funders.
August 2023
Over £1.6M awarded to organisations across Scotland in July
We are delighted to announce our funding recipients from July 2023. 65 organisations received just over £1.6M to support their work to alleviate poverty and trauma across Scotland.
August 2023
Meet with our Funding Team 1:1 in August
Do you want to have a chat about a potential application? As part of our ongoing support, The Robertson Trust has 1:1 sessions available for new applicants between 10am – 2pm, with multiple appointments available on Wednesday 30th August 2023.
August 2023
Invitation to Tender: Social Impact Investment
We are looking to appoint Social Impact Investment Expert Advisors for two years to work with us to focus on solutions to poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 5th September (12PM)
August 2023
Vacancy: Finance Assistant
We are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to help us make a real difference to reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date for applications is 6th August 2023.
July 2023
Standing with Refugees
Our Response to the Illegal Migration Bill becoming Law.
July 2023
Guest Blog: Alyson Laird
Alyson Laird is the Campaigns Officer for The Poverty Alliance and has a key role in coordinating and delivering #ChallengePoverty Week. In this blog, Alyson talks about how you can get involved in Challenge Poverty Week 2023, which will take place between the 2nd and 8th of October.
Over £2.4M awarded to organisations across Scotland in June
We are delighted to announce our funding recipients from June 2023. 73 organisations received just over £2.4M to support their work to alleviate poverty and trauma across Scotland.
July 2023
Vacancy: Scholarship Training Officer
We are currently looking for a Fixed Term Scholarship Training Officer to help us make a real difference to reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th July.
June 2023
What we’ve learned from Social Bridging Finance
We are pleased to share the final evaluation report of Social Bridging Finance (SBF), a funding model which aimed to enhance the sustainability of public services, particularly those of a preventative nature.
June 2023
New Committee Members Appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Abigail Rotheroe to our Social Impact Investment Committee and Romane Thomas to our Investment Committee.
June 2023
Over £2.3M awarded to organisations across Scotland in May
We are delighted to announce our funding recipients from May 2023. 67 organisations received just over £2.3M to support their work to alleviate poverty and trauma across Scotland.
May 2023