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
Scottish Anti-Poverty Review 29
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We need to talk about smoking and poverty 2019
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Calls for urgent cash boost for families as Scotland’s poverty rate rises
Official statistics released today show poverty is continuing to rise in Scotland, with 24% of children (240,000) now living in poverty. In response, the Give Me Five campaign, supported by senior academics, children’s charities, anti-poverty groups and leaders of Scotland’s Churches have renewed their call for the Scottish Government to deliver an immediate cash boost … Read more
ReInvest, Social disinvestment and vulnerable groups in Europe in the aftermath of the financial crisis – The case of lone parents in Scotland
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Making it work for families – Evaluation report: 2018
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For Mothers and Babies: Pregnancy and Antenatal Care – Low income women’s experiences during the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.
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Knowledge is Power, equalising power relationships through community-led action research
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Social Security Committee: Social security and in-work poverty consultation
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Poverty Alliance responds to Spring Statement
The Poverty Alliance have responded to today’s Spring Statement from the Chancellor, describing the failure to end the benefits freeze as a missed opportunity to unlock hundreds of thousands of people across the UK from poverty. Despite continued calls from anti-poverty organisations – as well as the Work and Pensions Committee – to end the … Read more
Living Wage Scotland
Living Wage Scotland was established in April 2014 by the Poverty Alliance with the aim of increasing the number of employers in Scotland who pay and are recognised for paying their staff the real Living Wage. Living Wage Scotland is a partnership with the Living Wage Foundation and is funded by the Scottish Government. Since the Poverty … Read more
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