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 14
David Eyre, Communications Officer,The Poverty Alliance Click here to contact me about my work I’ve worked in communications and the media for a long time. When I began work as a junior reporter there was no internet, no mobile phones, and the fax machine was still new technology. So I’ve had to learn a lot … Read more
Guest blog: New index shows urgent need to support pensioner well-being
Louise Brady,Scotland Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Independent Age Click here for the Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25 With the recently introduced means-testing of Winter Fuel Payment and the debates which followed in Scotland around the newly devolved Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, there’s been an increased focus politically and in the media … Read more
Blog: Communication Officer’s log – weeks 12 & 13
David Eyre, Communications Officer, The Poverty Alliance People in the UK are desperate for a government that delivers a just and compassionate country. They want to see an end to deepening poverty, debt, destitution, and hunger in their communities. So many will have been distressed, disappointed, scared, and angry at UK Government plans to slash … Read more
Blog: New Rights in Action report shows far-reaching impact
Lydia Murphy, Development Officer,Rights in Action Project,The Poverty Alliance Click here to read the 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 the most recent phase of Rights in Action, we brought together six … Read more
Report: Strengthening Rights-based Approaches in Campaigning Organisations
Our Rights in Action project works across Scotland to support communities to use human rights as a tool for change. Rights in Action is funded by the Scottish Government’s Equality and Human Rights Fund, managed and supported by Inspiring Scotland. One of its workstreams creates Action Learning Sets that bring together community organisations and community … Read more
A tribute to Charlotte McLurg 1977-2025
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that we share the news that our friend and fellow End Poverty Edinburgh member, Charlotte McLurg, passed away late last month. Charlotte was one of End Poverty Edinburgh’s most active members, using her experiences to try and make Edinburgh, and the world, a better place for others. … Read more
News: Campaigners say it’s not too late to end the injustice of child poverty
Responding to today’s figures on poverty and inequality in Scotland, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “People in Scotland want a compassionate country beyond the injustice of child poverty. Today’s figures finally confirm what we all feared – we are not on course to build that better future. “In Scotland we have clear, legal … Read more
News: Chancellor has no justification for social security cuts
Responding to the Spring Statement, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “People in the UK voted for change at the last election because they were desperate for a government that delivers a just and compassionate country. Today’s announcements undermine that ambition. “It is completely unjust to, once again, balance the books on the backs … Read more
Blog: Argyll & Bute values voices of lived experience
Becky Hothersall, Development Officer, Taking Action on Rural Poverty Argyll & Bute Click here for more from our TARP project In Argyll and Bute, we believe it is fair that residents who have experience of living on a low income are involved in local decision making processes. In our Taking Action on Rural Poverty project, … Read more
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