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
Consultation Response: SJSS Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny on third sector funding
In a nation as wealthy as Scotland, it is not right that 21% of people – and one in four children – live in poverty. Organisations in Scotland’s third sector are often at the frontline of efforts to challenge the injustice of poverty, providing vital support to people who are held back from being able … Read more
News: Statement on racist violence
We can only end the injustice of poverty when people work together. Our thoughts are with the Muslim communities and people of colour affected by the shocking racist violence we have seen during the last week. It cannot be right that these communities are living in fear of violence and intimidation. These riots do not … Read more
Research: Taking Action on Rural Poverty Aberdeenshire – Initial Scoping Work
The Poverty Alliance has embarked on a new project Taking Action on Rural Poverty, that will develop new ways of tackling the rural poverty premium, with a focus on Aberdeenshire and Argyll and Bute. This briefing was undertaken as initial scoping work to help us better understand the Aberdeenshire local authority area. You can read … Read more
Research: Taking Action on Rural Poverty Argyll and Bute – Initial Scoping Work
The Poverty Alliance has embarked on a new project Taking Action on Rural Poverty (TARP), that will develop new ways of tackling the rural poverty premium, with a focus on Aberdeenshire and Argyll & Bute. This briefing was undertaken as an initial scoping exercise to help us better understand the Argyll & Bute local authority … Read more
Research: Experiences of poverty stigma and mental health in the UK
More than 14 million people in the United Kingdom (UK) are currently living in poverty, and the number of people experiencing deep poverty is increasing (Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2024). We worked with the Mental Health Foundation and researchers from the University of Strathclyde on this report, where we examine how experiences of poverty stigma are … Read more
Research: End Poverty Edinburgh Evaluation
2023-24 has been a busy year for End Poverty Edinburgh; an anti-poverty citizen group whose members all have lived experience of poverty. From meeting with councilors to put forward our views, sharing the reality of poverty by speaking at partner’s events and meetings, and holding our first conference as part of Challenge Poverty Week in … Read more
Blog: The numbers are in – people care about looking out for each other
David Eyre,Communications Officer, The Poverty Alliance People in Scotland believe in a society based on justice, compassion, and equality. I know. I’ve seen the figures. The newest edition of the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey has found that almost half of people think government should increase taxes and spending on health, education and social benefits. Just … Read more
Blog: Human Rights Budgeting – Resourcing a Fairer Future
Lydia Murphy,Development Officer,The Poverty Alliance Our Lydia Murphy recently shared her expert human rights knowledge with THRE – Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities. A recording of her webinar is above, and in this special blog she talks about how organisations have a responsibility to use their budgets to support our shared human rights. … Read more
Guest Blog: A 21st Century vision of social security
Erica Young,Policy Officer (Social Justice),Citizens Advice Scotland Click here to read Designing In Dignity – the new SCoRSS paper! What would a society which values its members equally, providing all of them with the means to flourish and live a dignified life, look like, and how do we get there? This election year we have … Read more
Guest blog: Participatory knowledge as evidence in policymaking in Scotland
Dr Hayley Bennett,Lecturer in Social Policy, University of Edinburgh Click here to download the discussion paper! From 2021 to 2022, Dr Hayley Bennett, University of Edinburgh, collaborated with the Poverty Alliance research team using an ESRC impact placement to undertake a project exploring ‘participation’ in policymaking. In this blog, she summarises the discussion paper, ‘Participatory … Read more
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