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: Inquiry into Child Poverty and Parental Employment
Our response to the Scottish Parliament Social Justice & Social Security Committee’s inquiry into child poverty and parental employment. You can download our response here, or read it in the window below. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Poverty and inequality are creating a human rights crisis in the UK
Lydia MurphyDevelopment Officer, Poverty Alliance In March, organisations from Scotland went to Geneva, giving evidence to as the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights about the UK’s human rights record. Their reports – and reports from other civil society organisations across the country- show that there is a human rights crisis in the … Read more
Action on the injustice of poverty is new FM’s defining mission
Peter KellyDirector, The Poverty Alliance With the contest for Scotland’s new First Minister over, attention now turns to the priorities of our new government. Our hope is that Humza Yousaf will turn Scotland’s shared values of justice and compassion into concrete action to tackle the ongoing injustice of poverty. During the campaign to become SNP … Read more
Tackling poverty is Humza Yousaf’s defining mission
Reacting to the election of Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and prospective First Minister, Poverty Alliance director Peter Kelly said: “During his campaign, Humza Yousaf told Poverty Alliance members that action on poverty and inequality should be the defining mission of his leadership. We agree, and we look forward to working with our new First … Read more
‘Stable’ poverty rates are nothing to celebrate
Listen to our Ruth Boyle commenting on today’s Scottish poverty figures Commenting on today’s release of estimates of Poverty and Income Inequality in Scotland 2019-22, Poverty Alliance Policy & Campaigns Manager Ruth Boyle said: “The injustice of poverty is continuing to impact the life chances, health and wellbeing of too many people across Scotland. ‘Stable’ … Read more
Budget will strike fear into the hearts of millions
Commenting on today’s UK Budget, Poverty Alliance director Peter Kelly said: “People in the UK believe in justice and compassion. But today’s Budget will strike fear into the hearts of millions. “The Chancellor’s decision to widen the callous and ineffective sanctions regime is completely wrong. Our unjust economy simply doesn’t offer people the kind of … Read more
Leadership candidates to be quizzed on poverty and inequality
The three candidates to be the next leader of the SNP, who will become First Minister, are to face questions about how they will work to end poverty and inequality in Scotland. The Poverty Alliance and The Robertson Trust have organised an online hustings, seeking the views of Kate Forbes, Ash Regan, and Humza Yousaf … Read more
The Scottish Poverty and Inequality Leadership Hustings
Click here to reserve your place! Scotland needs to put justice and compassion at the heart of Government – too many people are struggling to make ends meet on inadequate incomes; there is a rising tide of poverty as a result of the cost of living crisis; and inequality on the lines of gender, race, … Read more
Poverty Alliance briefing for International Women’s Day – March 2023
This year the theme for International Women’s Day is embracing equity to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive society. Realising women’s social and economic rights through action to tackle poverty and financial insecurity must be a core aspect of this ambition. This briefing provides an overview of the gendered nature of poverty in Scotland. … Read more
Summary briefing of the Cross Party Group on Poverty inquiry into poverty-related stigma
This is the Summary Briefing of the full report of the inquiry into poverty-related stigma. You can read the briefing in the window below or download it from here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
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