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
Local Government & Communities Committee’s call for views on the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill
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Righting the wrongs: A manifesto to tackle poverty
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Poverty Alliance launches general election manifesto
Poverty campaigners have today published their demands for the next UK Government, with calls for a range of policy commitments to help stem the rising tide of poverty. In Righting the wrongs: A manifesto to tackle poverty, the Poverty Alliance urge the next UK Government to put solving poverty at the heart of all that … Read more
New Real Living Wage rate of £9.30 is announced
+ The Living Wage Foundation announces new real Living Wage of £9.30 per hour, up from £9, an increase of 30p per hour + The rate is independently calculated to reflect the increased cost of living and is £1.09 per hour more than the minimum wage (for over 25s) + Over 6,000 UK businesses currently pay the … Read more
‘Sorry we missed you’, a harrowing glimpse into the harsh edges of the gig economy
Irene Tortajada, Campaigns Officer at The Poverty Alliance shares her reflections on Ken Loach’s new film. Ken Loach has once again shed light on one of the biggest struggles of modern Britain, the rising tide of in-work poverty and insecure work brought by the massively growing gig economy. His new film Sorry we missed you … Read more
Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security response to Social Security Committee benefits take-up inquiry
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Poverty Alliance response to National Transport Strategy consultation
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Westminster Hall debate on child poverty in Scotland: Poverty Alliance briefing
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Poverty Alliance response to Social Security Committee’s benefits take-up inquiry
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Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security: Principles for Change
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