Rubric Foundation (RF) Trust Media Provisions

1. Intro

Weelcome tae the Rubric Foundation (RF) Trust Media Provisions. This wee guide’s meant tae help grantees tell the story o their projeck’s success an mak sure their messagin lines up wi RF’s vision. Oor communications aye stay non-political, an oor wider mission is tae back initiatives that strengthen communities an gie lang-term sustainability in Scotland.

The provisions’ packit wi key messagin tips, brandin assets, an media advice tae help ye share yer wark wi the public while keepin in tune wi RF’s values.

2. Key Messaging Tips

A’ public communications aboot RF-fundit projecks shuid:

  • Focus on community benefits, cultural lift, or educational impact.

  • Shine a licht on Scotland’s heritage, airt, leid, or community-led projecks.

  • Steer clear o direct political statements or affiliations in official projeck stuff.

  • Frame it tae show empowerment, sustainability, an lang-term gain.

Example Messaging:

✔ “Wi support frae the Rubric Foundation, we’re advancin Scotland’s cultural heritage through an innovative community-led initiative.”
✖ “Thanks tae RF, we’re pushin for political change.”

3. RF Brandin an Acknowledgment

A’ grantees maun acknowledge RF’s support in public materials whaur it fits.

3.1 Logo Use

  • The RF logo maun show up on projeck wabsteids, brochures, reports, an public presentations.

  • Keep sizing an spacings richt. Dinnae distort it or change it wiout permission.

  • Logos can be downloaded frae here.

3.2 Acknowledgment Text

Uise this standard text in yer materials:
“This projeck is supported by the Rubric Foundation, committed tae advancin education, community development, an cultural heritage in Scotland.”

For social media, uise the hashtag #RubricFoundation an tag us on:

  • Twitter/X: @RubricScotland

  • LinkedIn: Rubric Foundation

  • Instagram: @RubricFoundation

4. Media & PR Tips

If ye’re gaun tae send oot a press release or speak tae the media, follow these:

4.1 Press Releases

  • Keep it factual, focusin on community impact.

  • Steer clear o politically charged words.

  • Send a draft tae press@rubric.scot for review if RF’s mentioned.

Template:

“[Projeck Name], supported by the Rubric Foundation, is makin a real impact by [describe initiative]. This initiative lines up wi RF’s commitment tae advancin education, culture, an community development in Scotland.”

4.2 Interviews & Public Statements

  • If ye’re talkin aboot RF’s role, uise the standard acknowledgment text.

  • Dinnae imply RF backs political campaigns.

  • Turn politically tricky questions back tae the projeck’s impact.

5. Content Submission for RF’s Wabsteid

A’ RF-fundit projecks maun send a ane-screen projeck description in Scots for www.rubric.scot an in Inglis for www.rubric.com.

5.1 What Ye Need tae Send

  • Summary (200–300 words) – Say whit the projeck’s aboot, whit it’s achieved, an whit impact it’s made.

  • Royalty-free images – At least ane high-res pic showin the projeck.

  • Permissions – Make sure ony photos wi people hae rights/releases.

  • Deadline – Within 30 days o projeck completion.

  • Send tae: projecks@rubric.scot.

6. Mair Notes

  • Need help wi public messagin? Email media@rubric.scot.

  • RF can review an ask for changes tae public statements whaur needed.

  • We’re grateful for yer help makin Scotland’s future stronger through meaningful, community-led projecks.

Cheers for bein a part o the Rubric Foundation’s vision!