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: Libraries are a vital support for people on low incomes
Annie McCormack, TARP Aberdeenshire Development Officer, The Poverty Alliance As part of the Taking Action on Rural Poverty project, the Poverty Alliance have been working alongside Aberdeenshire residents who live on a low income in rural parts of the shire to form a citizens panel of people who want to feed into the Council’s decision-making … Read more
Blog: Beginning with open working
David Eyre, Communications Officer The Poverty Alliance In my role, I do a lot of writing. Sometimes it’s not obvious how much I write, because it rarely gets published under my name. But now – with Third Sector Lab – I’m committing to a programme of open working. This blog is about my personal work … Read more
Blog: TARP Aberdeenshire supports Highlands and Islands human rights report
Annie McCormack, TARP Aberdeenshire Development Officer,The Poverty Alliance Click here to read the SHRC report on human rights in the Highlands & Islands At the end of 2024, the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) released a damning report on the human rights violations happening across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. It said: “Some of … Read more
News: Social security is vital to end child poverty
Reacting to speeches by Anas Sarwar MSP and First Minister John Swinney, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “Scotland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, making our current trends on child homelessness and our deepening poverty not only unjust, but entirely unnecessary. We know it doesn’t have to be like this. … Read more
Blog: 2025 can be a year for justice and compassion
Peter Kelly, Chief Executive, The Poverty Alliance The end of the year is the time for reflection, and as we move into the holiday season, it should also be a time for hope. As we at the Poverty Alliance look back over the last year we see much to make us hopeful, despite the significant … Read more
News: New report uncovers Roma people’s housing challenges
Read the report here! New research has uncovered how Roma people in the Govanhill area of Glasgow are being denied their right to adequate housing. Community researchers from the Roma rights group Romano Lav asked local people to record their experiences of housing in the area. Some of those taking part reported shocking conditions including … Read more
Research: Rights to Housing and the Environment – Experiences of the Roma Community in Govanhill
The Roma communities in Govanhill, Glasgow, face significant challenges to attaining their right to adequate housing. This report – part of the Rights in Action project – presents findings from a participatory action research project by Romano Lav in partnership with the Poverty Alliance which explored Roma people’s experiences of social and private housing, awareness … Read more
Blog: What stops people in poverty realising their human rights?
Lydia Murphy, Development Officer, The Poverty Alliance Click here to read the briefing Human rights are not just abstract ideals; they are standards for our governments, intended to ensure that every person can live a life of dignity and respect. For many people in Scotland, especially those experiencing poverty, these rights remain out of reach … Read more
Briefing: Barriers to Living with Dignity – Insights from Rights in Action
Over the past two years – as part of our Rights in Action project – The Poverty Alliance has delivered 19 Know Your Rights workshops to 230 people. There were representatives from 118 Poverty Alliance member organisations as well as people with lived experience of poverty. People from across Scotland have taken part including from … Read more
News: Welcome for budget pledges on unjust two-child limit
Responding to today’s Scottish Government draft budget, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “The two-child limit is a huge injustice that has no place in a compassionate society – because every child matters and every child should get support they need. “We welcome the Scottish Government’s proposals today, and we hope that the UK … Read more
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