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
Challenging Rural Poverty – an online learning event for Challenge Poverty Week 2024
On the 4 October we were pleased to be able to kick-off Challenge Poverty Week early with a focus on rural Scotland. Thank you to all our speakers and contributors and to everyone for their engagement in some really useful breakout sessions. You can find the slides that were used on the day here. Presentations included: The … Read more
Challenge Poverty Week – Day 3
End Poverty Edinburgh – a group of campaigners and activists people with lived experience of poverty – held their second citizen led conference at the Grassmarket Community Project. The event focused on issues around child poverty in the morning, and health, wellbeing, and leisure in the afternoon. Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley Anne Somerville met … Read more
Guest blog – The urgent need for an adequate income, at a time of rising costs
Zahada Safdar, Activist,The Poverty Alliance / Glasgow Disability Alliance I am single parent, I own my property and I live with the misery of chronic pain everyday. I never anticipated living on a fixed income that doesn’t even cover the bare essentials, whilst the cost of living continues to spiral beyond my reach. As a … Read more
Challenge Poverty Week – Day 2
Poverty is a political choice. On Day 2 of Challenge Poverty Week, First Minister John Swinney MSP heard first-hand from people with lived experience of life on low incomes. Terry McTernan from Paisley, Gordon Jamieson from Dundee, Lydia Gitamvu from Glasgow, Kirsty Ngala from near Huntly, and Angie Bird from Argyll highlighted some of the … Read more
News – Governments must act to deliver a minimum income guarantee for all
Click here to read the interim report and seminar briefings! A new report says both Scottish and UK Ministers should be asked to deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee with the potential to draw a line under poverty once and for all. The new report from the Poverty Alliance comes as hundreds of organisations across Scotland … Read more
Challenge Poverty Week – Day 1
JRF launched their Poverty In Scotland 2024 report, highlighting how the Scottish and UK Governments share a joint responsibility for high levels of poverty in Scotland, including worrying increases in deep poverty. Edinburgh Tenants Federation held a special event, with stalls, guest speakers, networking opportunities, and workshops on housing benefit and housing rights. Poverty Alliance … Read more
Guest blog – For me, home is where love begins
Nanda, Changing Realities Click here to read more Changing Realities stories The 7th October is the first day of Challenge Poverty Week in Scotland – a time to raise awareness and speak out against poverty. One major issue for people living on a low income, or in poverty, is having a safe and happy place … Read more
News – Organisations across Scotland unite to challenge poverty
Campaigners and charities across Scotland are coming together to take part in this year’s Challenge Poverty Week. The annual drive to highlight the ‘injustice of poverty in wealthy Scotland’ runs from Monday 7 to Sun 13 October. Today, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation launches its Poverty in Scotland 2024 report, showing that the number of people … Read more
News – Faith leaders unite in call to draw a line under ‘unjust’ poverty
Play Video Scotland’s faith leaders have united around a call to deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee with the potential to draw a line under poverty once and for all. Representatives of Christian, Muslim, and Sikh congregations say the measure is needed to allow everyone to live a ‘decent, dignified, and healthy’ life. Their appeal came … Read more
Briefings – Policy Asks for Challenge Poverty Week 2024
Every year during Challenge Poverty Week, we highlight policies that can give people the security and freedom they need to build a life beyond poverty. You can read an overview of our 2024 policy asks in the window below, or download them it from here. FacebookTweetLinkedIn
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