The Robertson Trust

VACANCY | We are looking for a fixed-term Funding Officer to help us to make a real difference to preventing and reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland. The key focus of the role is the assessment of applications to Our Funds, providing appropriate levels of support to grantholders during the period of funding to ensure payments are released on a timely basis, and collaborating on thematic or process-related project work. 📅 The closing date for applications is Monday, 21st April 2025. Find out more below 👇 https://lnkd.in/epj_nT5J

We were delighted to host a visit from Susan and Erin from The Robertson Trust yesterday. Our funding officer, Susan, and the Trust have supported our work for several years. We purchased our cargo bike through match funding from them, and they were also one of the first funders to back us when we created the charity. It wouldn't be hyperbolic to say that without their support, we wouldn't be here. To find out more about their work and their funding programmes, click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/eC7nHPQe #doinggoodthroughfood

Join us for our next round of Funding Socials events, starting in Glasgow at The Robertson Trust on 21st May, 2025. This inspiring in-person event is designed for charity and social enterprise leaders seeking fresh ideas and connections to boost income generation. We will be joined by several funding organisations to support social enterprise leaders in discovering new sources of investment. The event will be facilitated by Jane Bruce, Founder of Brilliant Leaders, who will lead a short group exercise to help attendees think through current challenges and generate new ideas. Jane brings a wealth of experience as a former charity/social enterprise CEO and an accredited Executive Coach. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with peers and funders who can help you reach your impact goals. Find out more and sign up via our website - https://buff.ly/HcU2Qf5 #FundingSocials #SocialEnterprise #CharityEvent #IncomeGeneration #NetworkingEvent #SocialInvestment #LeadershipDevelopment #GlasgowEvents #ExecutiveCoaching #Impact

Vital voices among our grantholders: many thanks Susan McGhee for powerful demonstration of what's possible, and what's needed next, in flexible childcare. 👇💡👏

VOICES 💡 | Rethinking Childcare in Scotland Could a flexible childcare model — where parents can book by the hour — be key to unlocking opportunities for work, training, and education? In our latest Voices feature, Susan McGhee from Flexible Childcare Services Scotland shares powerful insights into a system that’s challenging the status quo. 👇 Read more about how flexibility could shape the future of childcare in Scotland. https://lnkd.in/eFHevhqG 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. #Childcare #PovertySolutions #WorkPathways #Voices #Scotland #SocialImpact #FlexibleWorking #EducationAccess

Could you help us to build lasting solutions to poverty and trauma in #Scotland? We are currently recruiting for two exciting vacancies; more details below 👇 ◼️ Programme and Practice Officer (Fixed Term) | Closing Date: Sunday 6th April ◼️ Funding Officer (Fixed Term) | Closing Date: Monday 21st April https://lnkd.in/exmd5-T

Read more about our work at Flexible Childcare Services Scotland and Caerus in this Voices series feature from The Robertson Trust. - Flexible childcare is quality childcare - Flexible childcare is sustainable childcare - Flexible childcare delivers life changing outcomes, lifting families out of poverty - Flexible childcare boosts the economy #FlexibleChildcare #ResponsiveChildcare #ChangeChildcare #BeTheChange #ScotlandsChangemakers

💡 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 is Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, a charity that is challenging the inflexibility of current childcare provision across Scotland. Catch up on our full Voices with Susan McGhee below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFHevhqG

⭐ Registration for the next Dundee Meet the Funders event is now open ⭐ Local community groups and charities will be able to get support from experts on funding opportunities, capacity building, advice on filling out good applications, and more. 📆 10:30-13:30, Wednesday 14 May 2025 📍 The Steeple Church, The Nethergate, Dundee We will be joined by the following organisations, with more TBD: Asda Foundation Bank of Scotland Foundation Community Enterprise Corra Foundation Cranfield Trust Dundee City Council Dundee Social Enterprise Network (DSEN) Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action (DVVA) The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland The Robertson Trust SafeDeposits Scotland Scotmid Co-operative SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) Tayside Contracts What Matters 2 You Sign up here -

We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 40 organisations awarded £1,138,000 to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across Scotland. View the full list of awards, including our Award Focus with Instant Neighbour 👇 https://lnkd.in/eyg3sW_j