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
Briefing: The Fair Fares Review
In our wealthy nation, it is unjust that so many people do not have adequate incomes for a dignified life. Reform to our public transport systems is therefore an integral part of tackling poverty. Accessible, affordable and sustainable public transport has transformative potential. It is a lever to easing the financial pressures on low-income households … Read more
News: Poverty numbers show urgent need to raise social investment
Download audio from here. Responding to today’s statistics on Poverty and Income Inequality in Scotland, Ruth Boyle, Policy & Campaigns Manager at The Poverty Alliance, said: “People in Scotland want a society where we look out for each other and end the injustice of poverty. We can achieve that, but only if we turn those values … Read more
Guest blog: Cash-first but not ‘cash-only’ when tackling poverty
Graeme Robbie,Senior Development Manager,CFINE Community Food Initiatives North East Clilck here to support find more about Cfine’s work! The reality of deep, pernicious, and increasing poverty in a seemingly rich country like ours is a damning indictment of the socio-economic age we live in. For those of us who try to draw attention to the … Read more
Guest blog: The link between mental health and personal debt
Sarah-Jayne Dunn,Policy Manager for the Financial Health Team,Citizens Advice Scotland. Clilck here for more information about the Stressed About Debt campaign! The Citizens Advice network across Scotland has launched our latest campaign. Stressed About Debt? aims to encourage people who are worried and anxious about their bills to seek advice. Over the last few years the … Read more
Briefing: Parental employment and child poverty
There’s a huge injustice at the heart of Scotland’s labour market. That’s demonstrated by the fact that two-thirds of children in poverty live in working households. Tackling child poverty means tackling parent poverty, and that means building a wellbeing economy where people have access to fair work with decent wages. In our briefing for MSPs … Read more
Blog: Challenge Poverty Week 2023 was bigger than ever
Alyson Laird, Campaigns Officer, The Poverty Alliance Clilck here to join our Campaigns Mailing List 2023 marked the tenth year of Challenge Poverty Week – our time to come together to call for a just and equal Scotland. There was a flurry of activity over the course of the week and organisations who may have … Read more
News: Budget give-aways won’t help tackle poverty
Reacting to today’s Spring Budget, Peter Kelly, director of The Poverty Alliance, said: “People want a society based on justice and compassion, where everyone has a solid foundation to build a better life. This Budget doesn’t deliver that. “National Insurance and Capital Gains Tax changes will give away huge amounts of money to the richest … Read more
Briefing: International Women’s Day 2024
Infographics for #ChallengePoverty Week 2023, created by Engender Scotland. Our briefing for MSPs on International Women’s Day 2024 underlines the fundamental injustices facing women in Scotland when it comes to poverty and low incomes. Poverty in Scotland is gendered. Women are more likely to be living in poverty and find it harder to escape poverty. … Read more
First Minister’s child poverty commitment is welcome – but more work needs to be done
Responding to the First Minister’s speech about new Scottish Government child poverty forecasts, Peter Kelly – director of The Poverty Alliance – said: “It’s good that the First Minister has taken the chance to highlight his responsibility to reduce the numbers of children living in unjust poverty in wealthy Scotland. It’s a responsibility that lies … Read more
Guest blog: Homing in on renters in later life
Louise Brady, Scotland Policy and Public Affairs Officer,Independent Age Clilck here to read the Homing In report! It’s often, wrongly, assumed that older people don’t face any of the same issues younger generations do when it comes to housing; and instead that all older people own mortgage free homes, immune from the problems seen in … Read more
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