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
Consultation response: Social Security Amendment Bill
We built our social security system so that everyone — especially those who most it — have stability and freedom to prosper and thrive in an uncertain world. For too long, successive governments have weakened our social security system, so that more and more people are being allowed to fall into unjust poverty. There has … Read more
Guest blog: Improving health – can radical income policies make an impact?
Olivia HamiltonMRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences UnitSchool of Health & Wellbeing University of Glasgow In collaboration with the Poverty Alliance, our team at the University of Glasgow have been running a project to explore ways in which income related policies might be able to reduce health inequalities. This is particularly important given the current … Read more
Budget fails to deliver fundamental change
Responding to today’s Scottish Budget, Peter Kelly – director of The Poverty Alliance – said: “The foundation of our society and our economy is the public good we’ve created together. But it’s been weakened badly. Sadly, this Scottish Budget fails to deliver the fundamental changes we need to address poverty. “We called for the Scottish … Read more
Scottish Budget must be a ‘pivotal moment for fundamental change’ through fair tax reform
The leaders of Scotland’s main political parties must unite to build a fairer, greener country, underpinned by a new, fair tax system, campaigners have said. In an open letter to the leaders of Scotland’s five main political parties issued on the eve of the draft Scottish Budget, over 60 organisations say that urgent cross-party cooperation … Read more
Participation of people with experience of poverty in the development of Scottish Government Tobacco Action Plan for 2023-2028
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Make Human Rights Justice a Reality
Food on the table, a fair wage at work, a roof over your head, access to high quality, healthcare: these are all human rights, but not all of them are currently enforceable in courts in Scotland. All our human rights are protected in law at the international level, but it can be hard for us … Read more
Making connections for good at the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament – Part 2
Taking Action on Rural Poverty Team, The Poverty Alliance Clilck here to read Part 1 A 2023 report by Changeworks described how multiple factors combine in rural Scotland to create “a perfect storm” of fuel poverty. In our last blog we described our recent session at Scotland’s Rural and Island Parliament, where stakeholders from across … Read more
Making connections for good at the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament
Taking Action on Rural Poverty Team, The Poverty Alliance Click here to read Part 2! The Poverty Alliance was heartened to see the Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament include poverty as a theme for the first time this year. We have just started work on an exciting three year project, Taking Action on Rural Poverty. … Read more
Guest blog: Women pay the price for gender inequality and poverty
Leonie McConnell, Programme Manager, Close the Gap The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence gives focus to the continued need for action to eradicate violence against women (VAW). VAW occurs at epidemic levels with one in three women affected globally. In Scotland, one in four women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and 70% … Read more
Scottish anti-poverty charities back tax calls ahead of Scottish Budget
Two leading Scottish anti-poverty charities have welcomed a new report by the Scottish Trades Unions Congress, which outlines how the Scottish Government could raise up to £3.7 billion more per year from progressive tax changes. Jamie Livingstone, Head of Oxfam Scotland, said: “The Scottish Government faces difficult choices in the upcoming Scottish Budget, however, this … Read more
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