Public sector investment is a key part of the solution to grow our economy. That involves taxing wealth and redistributing the resources. 📈 Investing in our people leads to investment into our economy. #SNP24

At #SNP24 today? Join our fringe event at 4:30-5:30 and hear from some great speakers what's now needed to #EndChildPoverty in Scotland Save the Children Scotland CPAG Scotland One Parent Families Scotland Kate Forbes MSP

Fiona King IPPR Scotland One Parent Families Scotland Satwat Rehman As economy Secretary, Kate Forbes MSP says she believes we must achieve “prosperity with a purpose” and the purpose of prosper is to eradicate poverty. She gives us the ‘why’ and the ‘how’:

Our CEO Satwat Rehman is speaking at the #ECP fringe along with Kate Forbes MSP. Eradicating child poverty must be part of achieving a successful wellbeing economy. #SNPConference

Universal basic services for all our citizens - childcare,transport,housing,digital - are vital to tackling child poverty and achieving a successful wellbeing economy. #SNPConference 🔻

Good to hear Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP strong commitment to End Child Poverty #SNP24 The moral, economic and human rights cases for doing so are overwhelming. So, surely it's time to use and reform devolved taxes in ways that align with this key priority?

Huge thanks to everyone who came to our fringe at SNP Conf with CPAG Scotland One Parent Families Scotland Save the Children Scotland with Kate Forbes MSP. A really great discussion on why tackling child poverty is an investment not just in children, but in our NHS, in education and in our economy #EndChildPoverty

🐻 Shona Robison MSP - Opi enjoyed meeting you and telling you all about OPFS’ 80th anniversary: opfs.org.uk/80th/

Having yesterday warned folk may leave Scotland if we tax them more... 'If we want a more equitable distribution of wealth... start with our land.. The land has been used to make other people rich', says Kate Forbes MSP #SNP24 Land & property can't move. Time to tax them better?

Amid #poverty, #inequality + #ClimateCrisis ... Encouraging #SNP24 motion overwhelmingly passed for "practical moves" to: "Explore realistic options for a wealth tax" + "Increase the tax contribution of higher earners" All 👀 on @ScotGov's Tax Strategy + Scottish Budget 25-26

🧸 Opi's latest blog has dropped:  "I shadowed the Lone Parent Helpline, cheered on unpaid carers, and even kept time at the #SNPconference!" 🕒 He's Excited to share more on the blog—check it out! 🧸 opfs.org.uk/80th/spinning-… #OPFS80years

📣 Join us and Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) tomorrow at the free Money Guiders Scotland event in Glasgow, 4 Sept! ✅ Discover policies, benefits & financial challenges affecting single-parent families, and take part in an interactive workshop! 👉 Book here: bit.ly/46XKMTu

The new Benefits for Students in Scotland Handbook is out now & it's free! Fully updated for 2024/25, this online book explains the benefit rules for students, as well as how Scottish student funding interacts with the benefits system. Access online here bit.ly/4cPYAAr

“The lesson of the past decade is clear: Scotland can’t cut its way to a wealthier, fairer, greener economy" Our full response to the Scottish Government’s decision to make £500m of spending cuts:

📣 Check out our latest guest blog from Malcolm Chisholm as part of #OPFS80Years. 🙂 Malcolm, a long-time advocate for single parents, opened OPFS HQ in 2018 and has supported our work since his days as an MP in the early '90s. ➡️ Read more: opfs.org.uk/80th/malcolm-c…

'We've been warning for quite some time that the numbers don't add up and we need to take action through our tax system' Jamie Livingstone speaking to BBC Radio Scotland earlier ⬇️ Without action on tax, today's Programme for Government risks being nothing but half empty promises.

Emma is raising 2 daughters while navigating the ups & downs of single parenthood. From family adventures to housing & financial challenges, she shares her story, advocating for more inclusive cities & better support for single parents. 👉 opfs.org.uk/80th/emma-pare… #OPFS80years

💪 Our 80th-anniversary mascot, Opi, is ready for the Edinburgh #Kiltwalk! 🚶‍♀️ There's still time to join and support single parents by selecting OPFS as your charity. Register by 11th Sept! 💜 Or donate here: justgiving.com/team/opfsedinb… Thank you! #OPFS80years

❓ Did you know that OPFS has an online parent forum for single parents in Scotland? 💬 It's a safe, moderated space for parents to chat and share their experiences. ➡️ Why not give it a try today: opfs.org.uk/get-involved/o…