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This is a new fund focused on supporting Black and People of Colour (BPoC) led organisations in Scotland that are working to tackle to the root causes of racism.

Communities impacted by racism hold vital knowledge, experience and leadership and their voices must shape and drive efforts to advance racial justice, while recognising that the responsibility for change lies with institutions and systems.

At its heart, this fund is about backing the people and groups who are already leading change in their communities and doing so in a way that aims to be more supportive, flexible and longer-term.

The Robertson Trust wants to support projects that address a specific systemic racism issue, or create the infrastructure needed to sustain impactful anti-racist movements and build a liberated and equitable future. They are interested in projects that aim for long-term change by addressing root causes, rather than only responding to symptoms. This might include holding decision-makers to account, running public campaigns, building solidarity across groups or movements, media or reporting, or creating a community space that can support organising.

You can still apply if you receive other funding from The Robertson Trust.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Unconstituted groups (community groups), constituted groups, registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) that:

• Are led by people who identify as Black or a Person of Colour; at least 50% of staff, senior leadership, and the Board
• Have an annual income of £200,000 or less
• Work directly with/within BPoC communities in Scotland

Maximum annual income:

£200,000

When to apply

This fund is currently closed to applications and no future round dates have been announced. Those interested can sign up to the funder's mailing list to hear about future opportunities. (Decisions of the last round expeted March 2027).

How to apply

Apply online via the Robertson Trust website.

British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact the Robertson Trust through an interpreter via Contact Scotland BSL, a free national BSL interpreting video relay service.

Contact information

Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities

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