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: 10 years of Challenge Poverty Week
Peter Kelly, Director,Poverty Alliance It is now 10 years since the Poverty Alliance brought together a group of our members to begin planning the first Challenge Poverty Week. Many of the concerns that brought us together in 2013 are, unfortunately, still with us now. Scotland, then as now, is a wealthy country, but still far … Read more
Scotland’s faith leaders come together to support Challenge Poverty Week 2023
Our different faith communities are united in a common concern for the welfare of all people, ensuring justice and compassion are values that our society upholds and strengthens. We share a dream of a society where no-one is marginalised or disadvantaged because of their struggle against poverty. Our experiences of religious practice and belief give … Read more
Guest blog: Are our communities and volunteers really valued?
Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre LRCC At our local third sector partnership gatherings and events we’re hearing some topics coming up more frequently than others. “The funding pots have totally dried up for this work, I’ve no idea what to say to our service users if we can’t keep the project going”; “Loads of our volunteers … Read more
Guest blog: Fair Work in the Third Sector
Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) Charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises make a difference to people. They build the social fabric of communities, enriching people’s lives and standing alongside them during tough times. During Covid and our current cost of living crisis, we have seen that they are often the fastest to step … Read more
Guest blog: Scotland and the UK are wealthy; there is no need for poverty
Stuart McMillan MSP, Greenock & Inverclyde In 2017, myself and local MP Ronnie Cowan hosted a drop in event during Challenge Poverty Week (CPW) for which we’d secured the attendance of several local organisations to offer advice and support. The only issue was nobody turned up. This was really disappointing; not only had we put … Read more
Guest blog: The value of supporting communities and volunteers is undeniable
Leah Harkey, STAR Project, Paisley “A Scotland where we value our communities and volunteers.” What a wonderful sentiment! Everyone is part of a community in some capacity, and whether we know it or not, we engage with volunteers and their daily work. Who wouldn’t want to support the development of communities and volunteer work? Indeed, … Read more
Challenge Poverty Week 2023 Events
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Blog: The Scottish Government can replace the unjust Council Tax – not just tinker with it
David Eyre, Communications Officer, The Poverty Alliance Scotland is a wealthy country, full of resources. We can use that wealth for strong, sustained social investment to end the injustice of poverty, and to make sure that everyone has the chance to thrive and develop their potential. When that happens, we all benefit, because when people … Read more
Submission: Scottish Government consultation on Council Tax
Investment in our public services through progressive taxation is fundamental to creating and sustaining a just economy and a compassionate society. In our response to the Scottish Government consultation on Council Tax, we say that – nearly 25 years after the establishment of the Scottish Parliament – now is the time to stop tinkering on … Read more
Finding a Voice, Taking Action: Using Action Learning Sets to Support Change in the Scottish Hospitality Industry
This report summarises progress to date and key learning from the first stage of the action learning set (ALS) workstream within the Serving the Future, a three-year action research project working with hospitality employers and workers. The project is seeking to understand, reduce and prevent in-work poverty and identify changes that could be made within … Read more
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