Finding a funder is the easy part. The hard part is working out which of their programmes you're actually eligible for — and not wasting a week on an application that was never a fit. This guide lists The Robertson Trust's currently open programmes so you can check the basics before you commit.
Open The Robertson Trust programmes right now
- Wee Grants
Scotland. For constituted community groups & charities with annual income under £30,000. Up to £5,000 for one year, unrestricted (revenue or capital). Open — apply online (poverty/trauma focus). - Community Spaces Grants
Scotland. Registered charities with income £30,000–£500,000. Revenue funding £5,000–£20,000/yr for up to 3 years for community centres, hubs or anchor organisations tackling poverty & trauma. Open — apply online. - Small Grants
Scotland. Registered charities with income £30,000–£200,000. Revenue funding £5,000–£20,000/yr for up to 5 years, restricted or unrestricted. Open — apply online (poverty/trauma focus). - Big Change That Lasts Fund
Scotland. Organisations with income over £200,000. Restricted project funding £20,000–£500,000 (typically £50k–£100k/yr) for up to 5 years for systemic change on poverty & trauma. Rolling, no closing date; currently prioritising Financial Security.
Each programme links to The Robertson Trust's official page. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines there before applying — funders update their pages, and "rolling" does not mean funding is guaranteed.
Before you apply to The Robertson Trust
- Check the eligibility basics first: where you work, the type of organisation you are, who you help, and the realistic size of grant you can deliver.
- Look at who The Robertson Trust has funded recently — recent grants are the best signal of whether your work fits their priorities.
- Don't rely on one funder. The charities that win consistently keep a live shortlist of several well-matched opportunities, not a single bet.
See which of these you're eligible for — in seconds
Tell GrantNest about your charity once — cause, region, beneficiaries, income and what you're funding — and we match you against live UK tenders and verified open grant programmes like these, then show you the few you're genuinely eligible for.
GrantNest helps you discover and draft funding opportunities. We are not affiliated with The Robertson Trust. We don't guarantee you'll win funding, and nothing here is financial or legal advice. Programme details verified 2026-06-07.