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
Research into the hospitality industry: Key themes for businesses
This briefing summarises findings across three different streams of research within the Serving the Future project. This research draws on the experiences of businesses and workers from urban and rural areas of Scotland. We welcome reflections on these early findings from businesses, workers, and industry bodies. Read it in the window below, or download it … Read more
Serving the Future: Workers’ Experiences of Low-Paid Work
This briefing highlights findings from the Serving the Future project on hospitality workers’ experiences of low-paid work in Scotland. In interviews with workers over a 12-month period, the research is seeking to understand: ■ The demands and challenges of sustaining employment in the hospitality sector over time; ■ The impacts of working in the hospitality … Read more
Hollow political phrases won’t dull people’s desire for a better world
David Eyre, Communications Officer, Poverty Alliance A just and compassionate Scotland is one with strong, sustained social investment to end the injustice of poverty, and to make sure that everyone has the chance to develop their potential. But for too long, our country’s vast wealth has not been properly used to break down the barriers … Read more
First Minister has missed ‘critical opportunity’ on poverty
Reacting to the First Minister’s Programme for Government, Poverty Alliance Acting Director David Reilly said: “When he was elected, the First Minister said tackling poverty was to be his defining mission. But this Programme for Government is a critical missed opportunity to turn our shared values of justice and compassion into meaningful action. “On … Read more
Where’s the Credit?: Single Parents, Universal Credit and Mental Health
Universal Credit (UC) is harmful to the mental health of claimants and has a particularly detrimental impact on the mental health of lone parents, creating stress, anxiety and financial hardship. This rapid response briefing shares findings from the Changing Realities research programme, which works in partnership with over 100 parents and carers living on a … Read more
Campaigners unite to ask FM for action on poverty
Listen to our interim director David Reilly on BBC Good Morning Scotland. You can help! Please show your support on social media. Click here for resources to help you. Humza Yousaf has been told that people struggling on low incomes in Scotland can no longer to wait for bold action to challenge the injustice of … Read more
Guest blog: Disabled people’s poverty is unacceptable – so why does it feel like it is becoming so?
Inclusion Scotland Click here to read Inclusion Scotland’s urgent calls for action The cost of living crisis has squeezed the incomes and reduced the quality of life for households across Scotland. The truth is of course that this crisis, much like the pandemic, simply exposes the pre-existing inequalities in our society. During such an … Read more
Challenge Poverty Week 2023 – Introducing our key policy asks
It is completely unjust that people are experiencing poverty in a wealthy country like Scotland. Too many people, including 250,000 children, are having their life chances restricted by the injustice of preventable poverty. Covid-19 and the ongoing cost of living crisis have contributed to a rising tide of poverty as people struggle to access adequate … Read more
Policy Briefing 5: A Scotland where no one goes hungry
We can build a Scotland where no one goes hungry, where everyone has dignified access to good quality, affordable, healthy and sustainable food. Ahead of Challenge Poverty Week, read our briefing below or download it here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Policy Briefing 4: A Scotland where we can all get to where we need to go
We can build a Scotland where we can all get to where we need to go by making public transport more accessible and affordable to all. Ahead of Challenge Poverty Week 2023, read our briefing below or download it here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
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