Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security

The Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security (SCoRSS) is a coalition of over 40 key NGOs, faith groups and unions as well as individuals from across Scotland who want to see a fairer social security system.

Our Principles for Change sets out the five principles we believe need to be at the heart of our social security system.

Any interested organisation or individual is welcome to join. Membership is free and simply involves confirming that you agree with the five principles. members are welcome to get involved in the campaign steering group if they have the time and resources to do so.

To join the campaign please contact:

Ruth Boyle, Campaigns & Policy Manager
ruth.boyle@povertyalliance.org
Tel: 0141 353 0440

Crossroads Nursery, Crathes, Aberdeenshire

News: Charities call for councillors to back Aberdeenshire nurseries

By David Eyre | May 21, 2025

Charities and anti-poverty campaigners have come together to call on Aberdeenshire council to reverse plans to close four nurseries in the county. A joint letter organised by the Poverty Alliance is being sent to councillors ahead of a crunch meeting tomorrow (Thu 22 May) where – unless they change their mind – they will give … Read more

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Guest blog: Public services are at the heart of a fairer Scotland

By David Eyre | May 14, 2025

Lilian Macer, Scottish Secretary, UNISON We need a serious debate about public services in Scotland: what quality of services do Scots want and how much are they willing to pay for them? Scotland’s anti-poverty network the Poverty Alliance, and Scotland’s largest union UNISON have joined forces to take this message into the heart of every … Read more

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News: Government programme misses need for fundamental change 

By David Eyre | May 6, 2025

Commenting on the Programme for Government, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “Many of today’s announcements are welcome, but the package doesn’t go far enough towards creating a just and compassionate Scotland where people have what they need to build a life beyond poverty. “More and more people in Scotland believe the system is … Read more

Briefing: Scottish Government Programme for Government 2025-26

By David Eyre | May 1, 2025

It’s time to build a fairer, greener Scotland, free from poverty. We are calling on the Scottish Government to deliver a just and compassionate policy prospectus that puts people first. Our briefing shows how the Scottish Government can take substantive action to ensure Scotland is a place where we all have: an adequate income to … Read more

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Consultation: Scottish Government’s Call for Evidence on the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026-2031

By David Eyre | April 28, 2025

Welcome progress to reduce child poverty has been made by the Scottish Government since the introduction of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017, which has driven action through the 2018-22 and 2022-26 Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plans. These actions are having a tangible impact, with the newly published Scottish child poverty statistics showing a four … Read more

Blog: Communications Officer’s log Week 17

By David Eyre | April 25, 2025

David Eyre,Communications Officer,The Poverty Alliance I came back to work this week after a few days of leave running up to Easter, spending time with family in Argyll and Arran. I was straight back into things this from Tuesday this week, with our team stand-up meeting and a discussion about the forthcoming Scotland Demands Better … Read more

Morton in the Community food bank donations for Challenge Poverty Week 2024 1

Blog: We should never stop challenging the injustice of poverty

By David Eyre | April 25, 2025

Alyson Laird, Campaigns Officer, The Poverty Alliance Click here to speak with Alyson about CPW25! Moving into the Spring is a perfect time to reflect on what’s come before and to start thinking about what 2025 might look like. We are already jotting down our plans for how we will Challenge Poverty this year, and … Read more

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Briefing: Scottish Government debate on UK Government Welfare Reforms

By David Eyre | April 23, 2025

Our social security system is a public service and a basic human right that should secure the wellbeing of everyone in society. However, rather than preventing and reducing poverty, it too-often makes it more difficult for people to stay afloat. So it is deeply concerning that the UK Government has announced a series of unjust … Read more

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Consultation response: Scottish Government consultation on mitigating the two-child limit

By David Eyre | April 23, 2025

Our social security system is a public service and a basic human right that should secure the wellbeing of everyone in society. The Scottish Government is consulting on proposals to lessen the impact of the unjust two-child limit for households in Scotland. In our response we welcome the proposals, while raising some issues around how … Read more

Citizens Across Scotland panel members with Lydia Murphy of the Poverty Alliance

Briefing: Citizens Across Scotland – Making Change Together

By David Eyre | April 22, 2025

At The Poverty Alliance, we believe that people with experience of living on a low income should help shape the solutions to poverty. Over the last decade there has been a significant increase in public bodies and third sector organisations collaborating with people with experience of living on a low income to shape policy and … Read more

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