@PovertyAlliance

Scotland’s anti-poverty network. With justice and compassion we can build a future free from poverty.

 Glasgow
povertyalliance.org/
Joined October 2011
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@povertyalliance has decided not to post here anymore and not to monitor this account. But we’d love you to stay in touch on our other channels. instagram.com/povertyallianc… linkedin.com/company/poverty… facebook.com/povertyalliance bsky.app/profile/povertyalli… mastodon.scot/@povertyallian…
Logo of the Poverty Alliance. It says 'Working together to compat poverty'

ALT Logo of the Poverty Alliance. It says 'Working together to compat poverty'

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It's wrong that prejudice and judgement stops people from using their rights to social security. Yesterday, community activists met Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville to welcome a new Social Security Scotland campaign to confront stigma. gov.scot/news/tackling-stigm…
Shirley-Anne Somerville with community activists from the Poverty Alliance and Glasgow Disability Alliance.

ALT Shirley-Anne Somerville with community activists from the Poverty Alliance and Glasgow Disability Alliance.

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'S e taghadh poileataigeach a tha a' bhochdainn. Tha cothrom aig ar BPAn ùra slighe eile a ghabhail. #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026 povertyalliance.org/manifest…
Gaelc text. In English it says 'Poverty is a shame. With justice and compassion we can end poverty in Scotland.' World Gaelic Week logo. Poverty Alliance logo. Photo shows people on the Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh, October 2025. One of them is holding a sign saying 'Poverty is a political choice'.

ALT Gaelc text. In English it says 'Poverty is a shame. With justice and compassion we can end poverty in Scotland.' World Gaelic Week logo. Poverty Alliance logo. Photo shows people on the Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh, October 2025. One of them is holding a sign saying 'Poverty is a political choice'.

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Public services are there for all of us. When they work well they can lower people's outgoings and give them a strong platform to build a better life. Investing in warm homes is a great example - and our manifesto has lots of others. povertyalliance.org/manifest…
Picture of young woman on the Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh, October 2025. She's holding a batter that says 'Energy for All'. Text says: Strong public services give people more choice in their life, allowing them to reach their full potential. We call on the next Scottish Government to expand and fairly fund energy efficency and clean home heating schemes. Because fuel poverty must become a thing of the past.

ALT Picture of young woman on the Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh, October 2025. She's holding a batter that says 'Energy for All'. Text says: Strong public services give people more choice in their life, allowing them to reach their full potential. We call on the next Scottish Government to expand and fairly fund energy efficency and clean home heating schemes. Because fuel poverty must become a thing of the past.

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There is no doubt that #Dundee is going through a local housing emergency. That's why we joined a coalition of 16 organisations pushing for the council to make a formal declaration. Openly acknowleding a problem is the first step to dealing with it. scotland.shelter.org.uk/medi…
The Poverty Alliance backs the call for Dundee City Council to declare a housing emergency. Against a landscape photo of Dundee.

ALT The Poverty Alliance backs the call for Dundee City Council to declare a housing emergency. Against a landscape photo of Dundee.

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"...an event that shows the power of collective action in addressing the inequalities that are faced by many in Scotland." We have a great new blog from our Dylan Griffith about his first visit to #SCVOTheGathering. It's uplifting! povertyalliance.org/blog-a-d…
Dylan Griffith - Volunteer Policy Assistant Poverty Alliance

ALT Dylan Griffith - Volunteer Policy Assistant Poverty Alliance

Logo SCVO The Gathering

ALT Logo SCVO The Gathering

Poverty Alliance stall at SCVO The Gathering

ALT Poverty Alliance stall at SCVO The Gathering

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People need a secure foundation to build a better future. That's why a #MinimumIncomeGuarantee for Scotland is at the heart of our Manifesto for the #Holyrood26 elections. MSPs can start by strengthening our existing social security. povertyalliance.org/manifest…
A strong social security system gives us all a foundation for the future. We call on the next Scottish Government to strengthen family social security and increase the Scottish Child Payment to £55 a week. Because our children demand better. Photo of a young boy looking at the camera with a sign 'Kids Demand Better'

ALT A strong social security system gives us all a foundation for the future. We call on the next Scottish Government to strengthen family social security and increase the Scottish Child Payment to £55 a week. Because our children demand better. Photo of a young boy looking at the camera with a sign 'Kids Demand Better'

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It's unjust that pensioner poverty is set to rise in Scotland. This blog clearly sets out what MSPs in the next @ScotParl can do to help.
The Poverty Alliance@PovertyAlliance
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"There has never been a more important time to speak up for the 160,000 pensioners in poverty in Scotland. This is the highest number of older people in poverty in over 20 years." Big Qs for our next MSPs in this great guest blog from @independentage. povertyalliance.org/blog-ind…
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The Poverty Alliance retweeted
Fair Work Convention@FairWorkScot
Feb 19
📢Fair Work Convention Unveils Renewed Vision for a Fairer, more inclusive Scotland 🔗 Read more: fairworkconvention.scot/fair… #FairWork #Scotland #Inclusion
Fair Work Convention Renewed Vision

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Transport is a public good that should be available to all. When it works well, it can protect people from being swept into poverty, or pulled in deeper. Join us to discuss how we can win transport justice for Scotland. 👇 Register here! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Picture of a Bus stop on Fulton Street, Anniesland. Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons Licence. Poverty Alliance logo. Text says Join our next Members' Meeting! Scotland Demands Transport Justice, Thu 26 Feb, 12-1pm

ALT Picture of a Bus stop on Fulton Street, Anniesland. Copyright Stephen Craven and licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons Licence. Poverty Alliance logo. Text says Join our next Members' Meeting! Scotland Demands Transport Justice, Thu 26 Feb, 12-1pm

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"There has never been a more important time to speak up for the 160,000 pensioners in poverty in Scotland. This is the highest number of older people in poverty in over 20 years." Big Qs for our next MSPs in this great guest blog from @independentage. povertyalliance.org/blog-ind…
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📖 Weekend reading! Poverty among young adult men in Scotland has risen sharply since the pandemic and is now higher than in the rest of the UK. They're also at higher risk of 'deaths of despair' from drugs, alcohol, and suicide. scothealthequity.org/poverty…
Cover of Scottish Health Equity Research Unit report Poverty among young adult men in Scotland

ALT Cover of Scottish Health Equity Research Unit report Poverty among young adult men in Scotland

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📖 Weekend reading! How can our next MSPs reduce the injustice of poverty? How can we reduce in-work poverty in social care? Details of member meetings and member events. It´s all in the Scottish Anti-Poverty Newsletter. povertyalliance.org/scottish…
Picture of an outstretched hand with an envelope. The Scottish Anti-Poverty Newsletter! Out now!

ALT Picture of an outstretched hand with an envelope. The Scottish Anti-Poverty Newsletter! Out now!

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🚌 Buses are a lifeline, not a luxury, especially for people on low incomes - and they help cut climate pollution and congestion. Join us to say 'Scotland Demands Better Buses!'. act.foe.scot/demandbetterbus…
Scotland Demands Better Buses. Online meeting. Wed 25 Feb, 6.30pm. register at act.foe.scot/demandbetterbuses

ALT Scotland Demands Better Buses. Online meeting. Wed 25 Feb, 6.30pm. register at act.foe.scot/demandbetterbuses

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A very important report today from our friends at @ipprscotland. Scotland needs to grow a #wellbeing #economy - but anyone who says that means cutting investment in #socialsecurity and public services is very wrong. One relies on the other. ippr.org/media-office/strong…
A strong welfare state is not a barrier to sustained economic success. From the IPPR Scotland report 'More than a safety net'. IPPR Scotland logo.

ALT A strong welfare state is not a barrier to sustained economic success. From the IPPR Scotland report 'More than a safety net'. IPPR Scotland logo.

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Two members of the Poverty Alliance network are recruiting. Migration Policy Scotland is looking for a researcher to support an exciting new project to ty low-income migrant households. migrationpolicyscotland.org.…

Come Work With Us! - Migration Policy Scotland

Migration Policy Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic and capable researcher (0.2 FTE) to support senior staff to deliver an ambitious two-year project, to enhance strategic policy and promote effec...

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And Fuel Poverty Action are offering a senior role as Operations Lead. charityjob.co.uk/jobs/fuel-p…
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🚌 Buses are a lifeline, not a luxury – especially for people on low incomes - and they help cut climate pollution and congestion. Join us with @betterbusesspt and @foescot and others to say 'Scotland Demands Better Buses!'. act.foe.scot/demandbetterbus…
Scotland Demands Better Buses. Online meeting. Wed 25 Feb, 6.30pm. register at act.foe.scot/demandbetterbuses

ALT Scotland Demands Better Buses. Online meeting. Wed 25 Feb, 6.30pm. register at act.foe.scot/demandbetterbuses

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We hope everyone is having a great first day at #SCVOGathering. Please pop in to see our staff at the @povertyalliance and @livingwagescot stalls. Find out more about the sessions we're contributing to today at 3pm, and tomorrow at 11am. povertyalliance.org/events/t…
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The Poverty Alliance and our #LivingWage Scotland team both have a stall at #SCVOGathering - and we're involved in three different events. Our Policy & Parliamentary Officer Chloe Campbell has the details. Come and say hello! povertyalliance.org/events/t…
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The #CommunityWealthBuilding bill will pass tomorrow. 'This is Community Wealth Building' from our friends at @scalliance.bsky.social is full of great stories from people making it happen in places all over Scotland. scottishcommunityalliance.or…
An image of two women next to a pick up truck that says 'Tarras Valley Nature Reserve'. They're in a moorland landscape. The words ' Community Wealth Building' sit over the image in a neon pink colour.

ALT An image of two women next to a pick up truck that says 'Tarras Valley Nature Reserve'. They're in a moorland landscape. The words ' Community Wealth Building' sit over the image in a neon pink colour.

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