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
Guest blog: Charting Scotland’s path towards recovery
The pandemic has shone a light on many of the deep inequalities created by the decisions that have been taken about how we design our economy. Miriam Brett, Director of Research and Advocacy at Common Wealth, here outlines some of the steps that can be taken in Scotland to build a more equitable, sustainable, and … Read more
Social Security Committee inquiry on Scottish social security & Covid-19
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Scottish Anti-Poverty Review 34
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Scotland’s Faith Leaders Call for Social Security Reforms to Ease the Pressure of Poverty
As Challenge Poverty Week draws to a close, Scotland’s faith leaders have issued a joint statement calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to make changes to the social security system to stem the rising tide of poverty. In the statement, issued today, senior representatives from Scotland’s major faith groups urged both Westminster and Holyrood … Read more
Blog: Why expanding free public transport must be part of building a wellbeing economy
Activist Jenna Woods shares her experience of navigating unaffordable transport costs as she pursued higher education and the world of work. She argues that expanding free public transport to under 25s and people receiving Universal Credit would help alleviate poverty and level the playing field. In a country as prosperous as Scotland, everyone should be … Read more
Guidance for the Poverty and Inequality Commission: Involving Experts by Experience
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Mental health, welfare conditionality & employment support: Policy recommendations & key findings
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Blog: A Minimum Income Guarantee would ensure disabled people like me can take part in society, Amanda Foster
Amanda Foster, Community Activist with Poverty Alliance, argues that by introducing a Minimum Income Guarantee, the Scottish Government could ensure that disabled people like her have what they need to live full and dignified lives. This article was originally published in The Herald. In our society, we all believe that everyone should be able to … Read more
Edinburgh Poverty Commission: Citizens’ Perspectives on Poverty in Edinburgh – Part 1
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Edinburgh Poverty Commission: Citizens’ Perspectives on Poverty in Edinburgh – Part 2
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