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Mon 6 - Sun 12 October 2025

About Challenge Poverty Week

The first Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013.

We wanted to highlight the injustice of poverty in Scotland, and to show that collective action based on justice and compassion can create solutions.

The week is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland.
Each year, hundreds of organisations in Scotland do just that, including elected representative, charities and NGOs, local authorities, faith groups, businesses, school and colleges, trade unions, professional bodies and more.

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Resources from CPW 2024

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Blogs & briefings from CPW 2024

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Guest blog: A Scotland where no-one goes hungry

06 October 2023

Cara Hillton, Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager, The Trussell Trust I love food and spend a lot of time planning out meals, trying out new recipes, watching cookery programmes and generally thinking about what I’ll be eating next! On my holidays, one of the highlights is visiting local supermarkets and cooking local produce. I … Read more

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Guest Blog: Stories that should not be happening in 21st century Scotland

06 October 2023

Angela Moohan, Chief Executive, The Larder After shouting and screaming at the reception staff the young man walked outside and started banging his head off a wall, he was frantic, screaming loudly and crying.   Many people looked on, made their judgements and walked away in disgust. Not our Bonnie! She approached the man, by showing … Read more

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Guest blog: A Strong Start to The Day – The Power Of A School Breakfast

06 October 2023

Finlay Allmond, Scotland Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Magic Breakfast Every year at Magic Breakfast we ask teachers at our schools to tell us their stories of the impact they see from breakfast. One of those is about a teenager that we will call Austin. Austin is the middle child of five in a single … Read more

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