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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 2d

A full list of our awards can be viewed below 👇

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 2d

This latest round includes awards from our Briefing and Analysis open call this year, which seek to inform policy and public debate related to the financial well-being of people living on low-to-middle incomes in the run-up to the Scottish Parliamentary Elections of 2026.

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 2d

Our Programme Awards are designed to back work that is bold, innovative, and built to last - supporting projects with the potential to make a significant and sustained impact on the root causes of poverty and trauma. 💡

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 2d

We’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.

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 5d

You can explore the programme of events, discussions, and activities happening across Scotland here:

🔗 www.povertyalliance.org/cpw/

@povertyalliance.org #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 5d

Challenge Poverty Week is an important reminder that by working together, across communities, charities, businesses, and policymakers, we can create real change.

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 5d

📢 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.

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 14d

We are looking for passionate, values-driven people to join our Board of Directors.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our vacancy page:

buff.ly/IMUuTQP

#DisabilityInclusion #CharityTrustee #Edinburgh #EdinburghCharity #Trustees

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 8d

This marks the final piece of our funding jigsaw, with applications having opened within our other funds – Wee Grants, Community Spaces and Community Transport – earlier in the year.

Find out more below 👇

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Nurturing Relationships

We want to see a Scotland that builds stronger wellbeing and relationships for people, families, communities and with services, to maximise the potential and wellbeing of those currently held back by ...

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 8d

📢 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.

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 13d

🌱 Nurturing Relationships – Large & Small Grants open 30 Sept 🌱

Applications open next Tuesday (30 Sept) for our Nurturing Relationships theme.

Our latest blog explains how the theme has evolved, why, and what applicants can expect:

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Nurturing Relationships: Large and Small Grants to open in September

We’re pleased to announce that our Nurturing Relationships theme will open for Large and Small Grant applications on 30 September.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 14d

Missed our webinar on supporting single parents in Higher Education? 🎓

The recording is now available online.

Explore the barriers and gain insights & practical strategies from our research, funded by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/7gAcu6Mlfl4

Supporting Single Parents in Higher Education Webinar, September 2025

This webinar is designed for professionals who work with single parents, whether those parents are currently in Higher Education, have previous experience, or are considering it—as well as for single parents themselves. Drawing on extensive research conducted by One Parent Families Scotland and funded by The Robertson Trust, the session explores the barriers that single parents face in accessing and successfully engaging with Higher Education. If you want to deepen your understanding of single parents’ needs and learn how to better support them, this informative webinar will provide practical strategies to help overcome challenges and empower single parents to thrive in Higher Education in Scotland.

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Worker Support Centre @workersupportc.bsky.social · 28d

Today we're proud to share 3 major milestones:
🤝 Launching our new Worker Power stream, standing in solidarity with carers who've come to the UK to look after our loved ones.
🌱 A brand new website & look - link in bio!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Opening our new office in Perth, in the heart of Scotland.

Big news from WSC: Standing in solidarity with the workers who care for us – Worker Support Centre

The Worker Support Centre is really proud to make three big announcements today. We believe …

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 29d

We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 56 organisations awarded £1.8M to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across Scotland. therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blo...

£1.8M awarded to 56 organisations across Scotland in July

We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 56 organisations awarded £1.8M to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across Scotland.

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Sep 1

Works+ strapline is 'doing it differently', aiming to tackle not just job readiness but the wider, often hidden, barriers that stand in the way - including trauma, poverty, lack of transport, and the digital divide.

Watch the full Voices story with WorksPlus below👇

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Voices: Works+

YouTube video by The Robertson Trust - Voices

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Sep 1

"For us, it’s not just about the outcome - it’s about helping young people believe in their own potential again." ✨

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Aug 29

From building skills and confidence to securing long-term jobs, Works+ shows what’s possible when young people are given the right environment to thrive.

Read more about the lasting difference Works+ is making 👇

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Voices: Scott Wight (Works+)

In our Voices series, we spotlight the stories and insights of the incredible organisations we support - those driving real change in the fight against poverty and trauma in Scotland. The latest group...

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Aug 29

In our latest Voices feature, Scott Wight, Project Manager of WorksPlus (from Galashiels, Scottish Borders), reflects on how aftercare and continued support are opening up sustained opportunities for young people. 🌱

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Aug 29

💬 VOICES | Sustaining Positive Outcomes for Young People

“We believe that with the right support, young people in the Borders can build lives they’re proud of - and we want to be part of making that happen.”

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 28

Delighted to feature in @therobertsontrust.bsky.social's new Work Pathways report.

It shines a light on the structural barriers to employment in Scotland and underlines the importance of fair, inclusive approaches to preventing and reducing poverty and trauma.

Read more: buff.ly/RivIyKB

Impact and Insights: Work Pathways

We are pleased to share our second thematic Impact and Insights Report, focused on Work Pathways.

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Aug 27

It explores patterns in practice, relevance to impact, and includes case studies throughout that shine a light on emerging practice, where grant holders are adapting to challenges and testing new ways to increase impact.🌱

Read the full report below 👇

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Impact and Insights: Work Pathways

We are pleased to share our second thematic Impact and Insights Report, focused on Work Pathways.

www.therobertsontrust.org.uk

The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Aug 27

This report provides a deep dive into what we are learning about supporting people into work, helping with retention and progression, and embedding fair work practices to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in #Scotland.

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Aug 27

💡 🔍 We are pleased to share our second Impact and Insights Report, focusing on Work Pathways.

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Aug 20

We’re now compiling the learning and insights from the day as part of our upcoming Education Pathways report and communications outputs, and we look forward to sharing those soon.

To keep up-to-date with this work, please join our mailing list ⤵️

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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · Aug 20

It was inspiring to hear so many insightful conversations around:

🔹 The context we’re all working in – challenges and opportunities.
🔹 What’s working across the sector?
🔹 What this means for next steps - for funders, delivery organisations, and the broader system.

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