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
‘Education is supposed to be free for all’ – Research briefing
In Scotland, we believe that asylum seekers are currently being denied their right to education. Here we share the experiences of asylumseekers calling for an education system that provides a ladder of hope to build a brighter future. This research was carried out as part of the Rights in Action project being conducted by the … Read more
Asylum seekers denied their full rights to education in Scotland
New research says that Scotland is robbing people in the asylum system of dignity and respect by failing to offer them equal access to further and higher education. Research – supported by the Poverty Alliance – has uncovered first-hand evidence of the devastating barriers faced by those seeking asylum when it comes to accessing university … Read more
End Poverty Edinburgh at the First Minister’s anti-poverty summit
Linda Craik, End Poverty Edinburgh Thank you for the kind invitation to be part of this summit and for giving me the opportunity to speak to you today. My name is Linda Craik and I am a member of End Poverty Edinburgh. For those of you who are not familiar with End Poverty Edinburgh – … Read more
Now is not the time to roll back on free school meals
Commenting on reports around the expansion of universal free school meals in Scotland, Poverty Alliance director Peter Kelly said: “The First Minister has to recognise the injustice that leaves so many children in Scotland hungry and without food they need. “With figures from the Trussell Trust showing record numbers of families accessing food banks, … Read more
Parliament group to shine a light on rural poverty
MSPs and campaigners are coming together to shine a light on the reality of living in poverty in rural Scotland. Today the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group (GPG) on Poverty has launched an inquiry into poverty in rural Scotland – exploring its impacts on people’s lives, and looking at its causes and solutions. Group convener … Read more
Fife Stigma Toolkit
This toolkit was developed as an aid to support thinking and challenging stigma at a local level to help improve outcomes for families. It was designed as part of a project by Making it Work for Families (MIWFF). This is a partnership project that brings together staff from Fife Gingerbread, Clued Up, Citizens Advice & … Read more
Test for First Minister is in the difference changes make to people’s lives
Reacting to today’s statement by the First Minister, Peter Kelly, director of the Poverty Alliance, said: “We welcome the Scottish Government’s focus on three missions around equality, opportunity and community. However, the test for the First Minister will be delivery of these ambitions and the difference that is made in people’s lives. “In that context … Read more
Briefing: Cost of Living and Child Poverty
Ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on Supporting Scotland with Cost of Living and Reducing Child Poverty, we sent MSPs and ministers a briefing with eight key action points. You can download the briefing from here or read it in the window below. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Briefing: First Minister’s statement of priorities
On Tuesday 18 March 2023, First Minister Humza Yousaf will make a statement in the Scottish Parliament about his priorities for government. The Poverty Alliance has prepared a briefing for ministers and MSPs in advance of the statement, setting out the policy priorities Scotland needs to tackle poverty and inequality. You can download the briefing … Read more
We can free parents from the injustice of working poverty
David Eyre,Communications Officer, The Poverty Alliance Click here to read our inquiry response! It’s just not right that so many parents in Scotland – and their children – are trapped in the grip of poverty by an unjust labour market and failures in Scotland’s employability support. More than two-thirds of children in poverty live in … Read more
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