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
News: Poverty is the missing mission in the King’s Speech
Reacting to the King’s Speech, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “People in Scotland and across the UK believe in justice and compassion. They don’t want to live in a country where a fifth of our households live in poverty, including 2.6 million children. They can see how food insecurity, deprivation, low pay, insecure … Read more
Blog: After the Landslide: What now for the fight against poverty?
Peter Kelly, Chief Executive, The Poverty Alliance It may have been a surprise election, and only been a six-week campaign, but for many people the ‘festival of democracy’ inspired little genuine enthusiasm. Perhaps this was because the outcome was so widely predicted and, in the end, seemed almost inevitable. More likely was that after years … Read more
News: “To rebuild trust in our system, they need to deliver real change” The Poverty Alliance responds to the UK General Election outcome
Responding to the outcome of the UK general election Peter Kelly, Chief Executive of the Poverty Alliance, said: “Going into this General Election, anti-poverty campaigners were clear whoever formed the next government would need to set a new path for the country, one that would deliver freedom from poverty, as well as security and opportunity … Read more
Guest Blog: Carers Week 2024 put carers on the map – but now what?
Becky Duff, Director for Scotland,Carers Trust, Read about the Carers Trust three key demands of the next UK Government Like the team here at Carers Trust, you may have spent 10th-17th June celebrating Carers Week. This annual awareness campaign aims to amplify the visibility and voice of carers and their experiences. Up and down the … Read more
News: Scrap benefit caps to boost compassion in social security
Campaigners say the next Westminster Government can return compassion to the social security system by scrapping ‘inhuman’ benefit limits that push people into debt and destitution. The Poverty Alliance election manifesto is calling for an end to the controversial two-child limit and benefit cap, saying that they are causing lasting harm to households who need … Read more
Briefing: Scottish Government Debate on Investing in Public Services
In our wealthy nation, it is unjust that so many people do not have adequate incomes for a dignified life, with 21% of people in Scotland living in poverty. Poverty causes severe harm to people’s daily lives, damaging their health and employment prospects, risking financial and personal wellbeing, and infringing basic rights to things like … Read more
Briefing: Child poverty debate in the Scottish Parliament – 10 June 2024
One in four children in Scotland live in poverty. In a country as wealthy as Scotland, this is simply not acceptable. The Poverty and Inequality Commission’s latest scrutiny report on progress of the Child Poverty Delivery Plan makes clear that child poverty levels have stayed broadly the same as they were five years previously, when … Read more
News: Campaigners warn this could be the most unequal election in 60 years
Anti-poverty campaigners are launching a new voter registration campaign, warning that this election could see the biggest-ever gap in voter turnout based on wealth. The Poverty Alliance – Scotland’s national anti-poverty network – says voters on low incomes are being shut out of the political process, with politicians ignoring their interests, and trust in politics … Read more
Briefing: Ministerial statement on the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan
One in four children in Scotland live with the injustice of poverty in wealthy Scotland. This is simply not acceptable. Last year, the Poverty and Inequality Commission’s scrutiny report concluded that – without urgent and concentrated action – the Scottish Government will miss its 2030 child poverty targets. In the 12 months following the publication … Read more
News: How can we best help people living in rural Scotland build a life beyond poverty?
We should all be able to fulfil our potential, and live a decent and dignified life regardless of where we live. So how can we best help people living in rural Scotland build a life beyond poverty? Because among our handsome towns, idyllic villages, and beautiful landscapes, some 15% of rural households have incomes below … Read more
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