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
Campaigners unite to ask FM for action on poverty
Listen to our interim director David Reilly on BBC Good Morning Scotland. You can help! Please show your support on social media. Click here for resources to help you. Humza Yousaf has been told that people struggling on low incomes in Scotland can no longer to wait for bold action to challenge the injustice of … Read more
Guest blog: Disabled people’s poverty is unacceptable – so why does it feel like it is becoming so?
Inclusion Scotland Click here to read Inclusion Scotland’s urgent calls for action The cost of living crisis has squeezed the incomes and reduced the quality of life for households across Scotland. The truth is of course that this crisis, much like the pandemic, simply exposes the pre-existing inequalities in our society. During such an … Read more
Challenge Poverty Week 2023 – Introducing our key policy asks
It is completely unjust that people are experiencing poverty in a wealthy country like Scotland. Too many people, including 250,000 children, are having their life chances restricted by the injustice of preventable poverty. Covid-19 and the ongoing cost of living crisis have contributed to a rising tide of poverty as people struggle to access adequate … Read more
Policy Briefing 5: A Scotland where no one goes hungry
We can build a Scotland where no one goes hungry, where everyone has dignified access to good quality, affordable, healthy and sustainable food. Ahead of Challenge Poverty Week, read our briefing below or download it here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Policy Briefing 4: A Scotland where we can all get to where we need to go
We can build a Scotland where we can all get to where we need to go by making public transport more accessible and affordable to all. Ahead of Challenge Poverty Week 2023, read our briefing below or download it here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Policy Briefing 3: A Scotland where we all have enough to live a decent and dignified life
We can build a Scotland where we all have enough to live a decent and dignified life by working with government and business to create a Scottish Minimum Income Guarantee. Ahead of Challenge Poverty Week 2023, read our briefing below or download it here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Policy Briefing 2: A Scotland where we all have safe, secure and sustainable homes
We want to ensure that everyone has access to a safe, secure and sustainable home. Ahead of Challenge Poverty Week 2023 – read our briefing below or download it here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Policy Briefing 1: A Scotland where we value our communities
We can build a Scotland where we value our communities and volunteers by making sure our community and voluntary organisations get fair and sustainable funding. Ahead of Challenge Poverty Week 2023 – read more about our asks in the briefing below or download it here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Challenge Poverty Week 2023: An overview of our key policy asks
Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013. We wanted to highlight the injustice of poverty in Scotland, and to show that collective action based on justice and compassion can create solutions. The week is an opportunity to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just … Read more
It’s hard to say goodbye to Twimukye
The Poverty Alliiance has thanked their Senior Communities & Network Officer for her long-term ‘commitment and dedication’ as she takes up a new post with Shelter Scotland. Twimukye Macline Mushaka has been at the heart of the Poverty Alliance’s work alongside people who have lived experience of in Scotland for many years. Poverty Alliance director … Read more
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