The Poverty Alliance
@PovertyAlliance
Scotland’s anti-poverty network. With justice and compassion we can build a future free from poverty.
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Scotland is in the grip of a devastating #HousingEmergency . Join me in asking MSPs to declare a housing emergency, by emailing them today > shelterscotland.org/emailMSPs
@ShelterScotland #HousingSOS
We were so grateful to Annie for joining us this week for a really informative discussion, showing the role the #thirdsector can play in addressing rural poverty in #Aberdeenshire and why so much still needs to be done. Learn more about their vital work here 👉 Poverty Alliance
📻Our @davieeyre was a guest on Sunny Govan Community Radio, talking about how our Get Inspired courses can help your organisation raise its voice against the injustice of poverty.
👇Have a listen and sign up for our #ChallengePoverty training here.
povertyalliance.org/cpw/
❓Are you going to Scottish Lib Dems conference?
Join us, One Parent Families Scotland, Citizens Advice Scotland, and Caron Lindsay 🔶 🇺🇦🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇪🇺 to find out how a #MinimumIncomeGuarantee can help draw a line under the injustice of poverty in wealthy Scotland.
Looking forward to hearing & talking about a #MinimumIncomeGuarantee at today's meeting run by Poverty Alliance
Wondering how it ties in with The Trussell Trust & Joseph Rowntree Foundation campaign to #GuaranteeOurEssentials
We’re back in Stirling for the sixth and final engagement session on the Minimum Income Guarantee. Peter Kelly sets the scene on #DrawingALine under poverty.
Day 2 of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek . We're highlighting the unjust barriers to active movement faced by people on low incomes.
Just 9% of people in the most deprived areas of Scotland are involved in sports clubs, according to sportscotland. We can change that for good.
Our message to the new First Minister - you can use your powers over fair taxes to build better budgets, and be a strong leader in the movement against the injustice of poverty in wealthy Scotland.
povertyalliance.org/new-fm-must-sh…
'... there's about half a billion pounds in Scotland that goes unclaimed by older people, on the social security they're entitled to.'
Adam Stachura from @AgeScotland joined us to discuss Pension Age Disability Payment last week.
Watch the meeting: ow.ly/q9ap50REkxl
We are thrilled to have joined the Poverty Alliance as a full member with Leaders Unlocked
The work of the Poverty Alliance in bringing together organisations who work to tackle poverty, it's causes, effects and stigmas is vital to eradicating it.
We can't wait to contribute!
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we say it's unjust that people in the most deprived areas of Scotland don't have what they need to be active.
Political leaders can boost incomes and support participation, so that every has the same freedom to get moving for good health.
⏰Last chance to take action!
🙏Please help in our long fight to take our bus network back into public control! 🚌
Complete SPTCorporate's consultation before the deadline this Monday 13 May at midnight👇
It's so important & takes less than 5 mins!
📝 getglasgowmoving.org/campaign/consu…
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek !
This year’s theme is ‘Movement’ and our ambassador, @ChrisHoy, has a message for you 👇
#MomentsForMovement
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek ! 💜 This year’s theme is movement, and during the week, we want to help you find more moments for movement in your daily life. 📢 Share your #MomentsForMovement ! Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
