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
[email protected]
Tel: 0141 353 0440
News: New FM must show leadership on poverty and fair taxes
Reacting to the Scottish Parliament’s decision to support John Swinney as First Minister, Poverty Alliance director Peter Kelly said: “The election of a new First Minister is a moment of choice about the direction of our country. We know that people want political leaders who will turn rhetoric into reality, and Scotland’s shared values of … Read more
Consultation response: the effectiveness of the Scottish Child Payment in reducing child poverty
A caring social security system that provides an adequate income is a vital lifeline that should be there for all of us when we need it. In our response to a consultation by the Scottish Parliament Social Justice & Social Security Committee, we say that although the Scottish Child Payment has already had a demonstrably … Read more
Blog: Adding human rights to our collective power!
Lydia Murphy, Development Officers, The Poverty Alliance Clilck here to read the Together for Change report! “it has allowed me to grow and a human rights approach has run through it all” Since January 2022 we have been working to support organisations and communities to add human rights to their collective power through our … Read more
Research: Together for Change – Community organisations advancing human rights
This report shares key learning from an action learning set with community organisations and members conducted as part of the Poverty Alliance’s Rights in Action project. Funded by the Scottish Government’s Equality and Human Rights Fund and supported by Inspiring Scotland, Rights in Action is a three-year project working across Scotland to support communities to … Read more
People with experience of poverty and the Scottish Government Fair Fares Review
In November 2022, the Poverty Alliance’s Get Heard Scotland project was commissioned to recruit, support and facilitate a Citizen’s Panel of people with experience of poverty and using public transport in Scotland to share their views and shape the Fair Fares Review. The main messages were that people living on low incomes in both urban … Read more
‘You just see the prices go up…’: Families’ experiences of in-work poverty in Scotland and implications for children’s human rights
This policy briefing presents key findings and offers recommendations to policymakers at the mid-point of a three-year action research project on in-work poverty and the hospitality sector – with a particular focus on children and families. This briefing outlines initial considerations towards a comprehensive Scottish policy landscape which delivers children’s rights and tackles child poverty … Read more
Blog: Fair taxes build better budgets. Better budgets build a better future.
David Eyre,Communications Officer, Poverty Alliance Imagine blowing up a balloon. You puff and puff and puff and eventually tie it off. It’s about the size of your head and you’re very happy with it. But your friend comes along, and they have a balloon too. Except theirs is about twice the size of yours. It’s … Read more
News: Poverty campaigners on ‘cynical’ PM – ‘A sick society makes sick people’
Responding to a speech by the Prime Minister today, Poverty Alliance director Peter Kelly said: “With his speech today, Rishi Sunak is attempting to whip up fear, stigma and division in order to win votes. That’s deeply cynical. “He and other political leaders have repeatedly failed to unlock this country’s vast wealth to strengthen our … Read more
News: Broken climate pledges undermine trust in democracy and will hit poorest hardest
Responding to an announcement by the Scottish Government on its climate emission targets, Peter Kelly, Director of The Poverty Alliance, said: “Democracy relies on political leaders keeping their promises to the people. Today’s announcement will undermine trust in the Scottish Government, and we call on all MSPs to carry out their duty to hold ministers … Read more
Blog: The Human Rights Bill: What’s important for people with lived experience of poverty in Scotland?
Lydia Murphy, Development Officer, The Poverty Alliance Clilck here to find out more about the Rights In Action project! The Scottish Government recently consulted on a new Human Rights Bill. To ensure the views of people with experience of poverty were reflected in our response the Poverty Alliance facilitated a workshop exploring some of key … Read more
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