Blogs from The Poverty Alliance and guests.
Annie McCormack,Development Officer, Taking Action on Rural Poverty,The Poverty Alliance Click here to read more about our Taking Action on Rural Poverty project “It’s helped me feel less isolated and alone… and removed an element of shame” The powerful voices of people with lived experience of life on low incomes have always been at the … Read more
Matt Cole,Chair,Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel Read the Panel’s Recommendations for a Social Tariff! The Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel provides independent advice to Scottish Ministers on fuel poverty and scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s progress towards delivering Scotland’s 2040 statutory fuel poverty targets. The energy price crisis and the spiralling costs for consumers which … Read more
Emma Jackson,Strategic Lead for Social Justice,Citizens Advice Scotland I recently heard a Scottish political commentator say (and I paraphrase) ‘Poverty can’t be ended, no other country has done it, so why do we think we can!’ It’s stuck with me. Or rather, infuriated me. It’s true, poverty exists across the globe. However, even though … Read more
End Poverty Edinburgh – a group of campaigners and activists people with lived experience of poverty – held their second citizen led conference at the Grassmarket Community Project. The event focused on issues around child poverty in the morning, and health, wellbeing, and leisure in the afternoon. Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley Anne Somerville met … Read more
Zahada Safdar, Activist,The Poverty Alliance / Glasgow Disability Alliance I am single parent, I own my property and I live with the misery of chronic pain everyday. I never anticipated living on a fixed income that doesn’t even cover the bare essentials, whilst the cost of living continues to spiral beyond my reach. As a … Read more
Poverty is a political choice. On Day 2 of Challenge Poverty Week, First Minister John Swinney MSP heard first-hand from people with lived experience of life on low incomes. Terry McTernan from Paisley, Gordon Jamieson from Dundee, Lydia Gitamvu from Glasgow, Kirsty Ngala from near Huntly, and Angie Bird from Argyll highlighted some of the … Read more
JRF launched their Poverty In Scotland 2024 report, highlighting how the Scottish and UK Governments share a joint responsibility for high levels of poverty in Scotland, including worrying increases in deep poverty. Edinburgh Tenants Federation held a special event, with stalls, guest speakers, networking opportunities, and workshops on housing benefit and housing rights. Poverty Alliance … Read more
Nanda, Changing Realities Click here to read more Changing Realities stories The 7th October is the first day of Challenge Poverty Week in Scotland – a time to raise awareness and speak out against poverty. One major issue for people living on a low income, or in poverty, is having a safe and happy place … Read more
Lydia Murphy, Development Officer, The Poverty Alliance Read Lydia’s briefing here! Poverty is a human rights issue, so the Scottish Government’s commitment to a Human Rights Bill for Scotland has been welcomed by our membership. It will be a big step forward in creating a Scotland where no one is left behind and where our … Read more
Malcolm Sayers, Scotland Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Independent Age Read the Pensioner Poverty in Scotland report In a society as wealthy as ours, it is reasonable to believe we can choose to look after each other during the life events and stages which see us vulnerable to financial hardship. Early parenthood, bereavement, the … Read more
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