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
Blog: Communication Officer’s Log Week 10
David Eyre, Communications Officer, The Poverty Alliance Our social security system – like our NHS – is something that we can be rightly proud of. It’s an example of how we can turn justice and compassion into concrete action. This week, I circulated our reaction to massive planned cuts to social security by the UK … Read more
Guest blog: We tell our stories not for pity – but as a demand for change
Zahida Purves,Creator,Give Me Some Credit Photovoice Exhibition Click here to visit Fair by Design’s Give Me Some Credit exhibition! Projects like this allow participants to hold space, when some aspects of their experience may be triggering to share, by listening and not judging; a safe space evolves and community happens, nobody has to perform their … Read more
News: Stand together to protect our social security rights
Listen to our Ruth Boyle with Tressa Burke of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, talking about these cuts with Fiona Stalker on BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime programme on 5 March 2025. Responding to reports that the Chancellor has submitted plans for massive social security cuts to the Office of Budget Responsibility, Poverty Alliance chief executive said: … Read more
Blog: Supporting human rights defenders in rural Scotland
Lydia Murphy,Rights in Action Development OfficerThe Poverty Alliance Click here to read the Human Rights Defenders report! Our Rights in Action project works to raise awareness of economic, social and cultural rights and to support communities to add human rights to their collective power. In June 2023, a group of six organisations delivering anti-poverty work … Read more
Research: Becoming human rights defenders – Rights in Action
In June 2023, a group of six organisations delivering anti-poverty work in rural areas across Scotland came together through our Rights in Action project. Over the 12 months that followed, using the action learning methodology, these organisations identified issues related to their work or community, and were supported through a process to identify and take … Read more
Guest blog: Building a fairer Aberdeen – 10 years on
Graeme Robbie,Depute Chief Executive,CFINE As the Fairer Aberdeen Fund marks its 10-year anniversary, there’s an opportunity to reflect on a decade of support provided for the most vulnerable people in the city, and look ahead to the future. The Fund, which is allocated by Aberdeen City Council, is a crucial investment in tackling poverty and … Read more
Briefing: Making Change Happen conference
Scotland is a country that believes in justice and compassion. These values guide the anti-poverty movement in all that we do – including the design and delivery of our campaigning activities. On 29 November 2024, the Poverty Alliance annual conference focused on how we make change happen. It was a chance to discuss how we … Read more
Blog: Communication Officer’s Log Week 9
David Eyre, Communications Officer, The Poverty Alliance Seachdain na Gàidhlig sona dhuibh uile! The first thing I published on our social media channels this week was a post in Scottish Gaelic, to mark World Gaelic Week. The text on the graphic says ‘With justice and compassion we will end poverty in Scotland’. I enjoy being … Read more
Building Our Movement – The Poverty Alliance Strategic Plan 2023-28
Our 2023-38 Strategic Plan is called ‘Building Our Movement’. You can read it in the window below, or download it from here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Guest Blog: Challenges and opportunities for low-paid and insecure hospitality workers
Serving the Future worker research participant,Edinburgh Click here for more about the Serving the Future hospitality toolkit The Poverty Alliance has been working with others in the Serving the Future project. Last week, we were pleased to launch an exciting new toolkit, aimed at helping reduce low-pay and business insecurity in Scotland’s hospitality industry. In … Read more
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