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“As a nation, I want us to think big and to act bold about our future.” First Minister John Swinney spoke at a The Robertson Trust event, setting out his vision of a Scotland without child poverty, and explaining how the Budget will help deliver it. ow.ly/RG8s50UGPn4

Thank you so much The Robertson Trust for such a valuable set of conversations this morning.

Thanks to Improvement Service for inviting me and Becky Hothersall to talk to Community Councils about rural poverty and their role in the anti-poverty movement. The Poverty Alliance The Robertson Trust

Breaking cycles of poverty and trauma requires a joint effort across public, third and private sector partners to deliver meaningful social change. This week was a great opportunity for our grant holders to collaborate with each other and share ideas directly with Scottish Government 👇

Last year, we supported 834 families. Poverty & trauma are the threads that connect them, and we work tirelessly to tackle child poverty. Our CEO joined the Robertson Trust panel to discuss systemic challenges. Stay tuned—our new strategy launches soon!

📢There's one week left to apply for a Small or Large Grant through our Nurturing Relationships theme. We want to see a Scotland where people, families and communities can thrive and not be trapped in cycles of poverty and trauma. Find out more 👇 therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

We want to see a Scotland where people, families and communities can thrive and not be trapped in cycles of poverty and trauma. Applications for Small and Large Grants through the theme of Nurturing Relationships close this Friday, at 12 noon ⤵️ therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

Last week, 80 of our grant holders joined John Swinney & Shirley-Anne Somerville to share insights & discuss the contribution made by the voluntary sector in achieving progress on poverty and trauma. Read the reflections of our Chief Executive, Jim McCormick. therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

📢 NEW: Tourism and Hospitality Toolkit Launched Today 📢 We are delighted to launch our new toolkit for Scotland’s hospitality industry, in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland Springboard and the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group. tourismhospitalitytoolkit.co.uk

A massive well done to my colleagues at Fraser of Allander Institute and The Poverty Alliance for pulling off this Tourism and Hospitality Toolkit to support workers and employers in navigating the challenges and opportunities in the sector. Supported by The Robertson Trust tourismhospitalitytoolkit.co.uk

“Right now too many care leavers are stuck in survival mode. We deserve better. We deserve the chance to live, not just get by.” Great to be at the Scottish Parliament this afternoon for the launch of Staf’s report on a Minimum Income Guarantee pilot for care leavers

>> The Robertson Trust 's Community Spaces Grants are open for Scottish charities (£30k-£500k income). Funding of £5k-£20k per year (up to 3 years) supports community centres, hubs, and anchor orgs tackling poverty and trauma. No set deadline. Apply now: therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

INSP has opened applications for the Changing the Narrative project-a bold new initiative that will provide professional journalism training to ten Glasgow-based participants who have experienced homelessness or poverty! Details can be found below. insp.ngo/articles/news-…

In 2023, ScotCen was commissioned by the The Robertson Trust to evaluate the impact of the Robertson Scholarship on Scholars and consider how it might help the Trust reduce the impact of poverty and trauma.