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
Queen’s Speech a failure of courage and compassion
Reacting to today’s Queen’s Speech, Peter Kelly, director of the Poverty Alliance said: “People want a UK Government that believes in compassion and justice, and in making sure everyone can live a dignified life. This Queen’s Speech has failed to live up to those values. “People in poverty are struggling to keep their heads above … Read more
Challenge Poverty Week 2022 – Get involved!
Thinking of getting involved in Challenge Poverty Week 2022 on 3rd – 9th October? Getting involved is easy and fun! To help your organisation plan how they will get involved, we are running a series of online Get Involved meetings designed to showcase the different ways your organisation can take part in the week, and … Read more
PhD opportunity to explore poverty and mental health
The Poverty Alliance is delighted to be collaborating with Strathclyde Centre for Health Policy, Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, The UK Mental Health Foundation and New York University Silver School of Social Work on this PhD opportunity. Poverty and Mental Health The PhD at Strathclyde will examine the role that community based organisations can … Read more
Communities for all: Poverty Alliance 2022 Local Election Manifesto
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Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26 – Social Justice Committee
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Social Justice and Social Security Committee on low income and debt
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New councillors can help end poverty – local election manifesto
Candidates in May’s local elections are being urged to take a pledge to tackle poverty in their communities. The pledge shows that candidates support the measures in a new manifesto, launched today (Thu 21) by the Poverty Alliance, including prioritising poverty as an issue, boosting incomes, improving local services, and strengthening communities. Poverty Alliance director … Read more
Scottish Child Payment Information Campaign
We’re launching a campaign to help people apply for the Scottish Child Payment, and we’d like your help We’ve created an information leaflet, that is being distributed to members. You can read it and download it from here, and order copies for distribution through your own organisation: https://www.povertyalliance.org/scottish-child-payment/ We’ve also created a series of social … Read more
Apply now for the Scottish Child Payment!
The Poverty Alliance has launched a new information leaflet, to help parents and carers apply for the Scottish Child Payment. The Scottish Child Payment from Social Security Scotland is worth £80 every four weeks for each eligible child aged under 6. For children aged between 6 and 16, you may be eligible for a bridging … Read more
Cross-Parliament Webinar: A Look at the Cost of Living Crisis
We’re hosting a joint session with the Cross-Party Group on Poverty in the Scottish Parliament, the Cross-Party Group on Poverty in the Welsh Senedd, and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty in the UK Parliament. It’s called: A Cross Nation Look at the Cost of Living Crisis. The session is taking place on Tuesday the … Read more
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