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

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Blog: If nurseries are essential for our society – what’s stopping us supporting them?

By David Eyre | June 20, 2025

Annie McCcrmack, Taking Action on Rural Development OfficerThe Poverty Alliance We recently hoped to have the opportunity to speak at a Special Full Council meeting of Aberdeenshire Council on the decision to mothball four rural nurseries in the county. In the end we didn’t get to speak, as the council decided to put the plans … Read more

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News: The Minimum Income Guarantee – an investment in security and freedom

By David Eyre | June 18, 2025

Visit our Minimum Income Guarantee campaign page! Reacting to the publication of a new report from Scotland’s Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “People in Scotland believe we all should have enough to live on – free from the injustice of poverty, debt, and destitution. “But too many of … Read more

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Research: Rights in Action Learning Report

By David Eyre | June 16, 2025

In June 2022, the Poverty Alliance launched two participatory research projects, as part of our Rights in Action programme, funded by the Scottish Government Equality and Human Rights fund and supported by Inspiring Scotland. To begin, we recruited two groups of four community researchers, with the support of two Poverty Alliance members: Maryhill Integration Network … Read more

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News: Spending review falls short for people in poverty

By David Eyre | June 11, 2025

Commenting on the Chancellor’s Spending Review, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “People in the UK are desperate for a government that delivers a just and compassionate country – and that’s one of the reasons so many voted for change at the last General Election. They will feel that today’s Spending Review falls short. … Read more

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Guest blog: Tackling the climate crisis and poverty together

By David Eyre | June 9, 2025

Becky Kenton-Lake, Coalition ManagerStop Climate Chaos Scotland Click here to find out more about Stop Climate Chaos Scotland Becky Kenton-Lake, Coalition Manager at Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS), shares insights from a recent event jointly hosted by SCCS and the Poverty Alliance, where climate and poverty campaigners came together to discuss the critical links between … Read more

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Scottish Anti-Poverty Newsletter – Issue 3 2025

By David Eyre | June 2, 2025

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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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