The Poverty Alliance

05/10/2026

It's been an incredibly busy first day of Week 2026. Many, many thanks to all the organisations and invididuals who have held events and launches today. If you have 10 minutes to spare, please have a listen to our chief executive Peter Kelly speaking with fantastic Fife Gingerbread activist Evie Christie on BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live.
https://www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Lunchtime-Live-05_10_2026-BBC-Sounds-Google-Chrome-2026-10-05-14-14-10-1.mp3

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05/10/2026

When we strengthen social security, we strengthen the foundation that people have to build a better life for themselves and their households. And that means a better country for all of us. It's a vital tool that we can use to .

02/10/2026

💙 Challenge Poverty Week starts on Monday!
We're proud to be joining organisations across Scotland for Challenge Poverty Week 2026, standing together to challenge the injustice of poverty and promote a fairer future for everyone.
On Monday 5th October, we're hosting a series of free drop-in sessions focused on financial wellbeing and social security support, including:
✅ Budgeting hints and tips 10am – 11am
✅ Better Off Calculations 11am – 12noon
✅ Adult Disability Payment application question support 12.30pm – 2pm
Whether you're looking for practical advice, benefit guidance or simply want to find out what support is available, we'd love to see you.
📍 Marywell Cantre, Marywell Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JF
For more information contact: Pauline Holloway:
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 07815506527

01/10/2026

The has to be part of the agenda if we are serious about building a just and compassionate Scotland where everyone has a secure foundation to build a better future. Our Chloe Campbell was at The Scottish Parliament today giving evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee as part of their scrutiny in advance of the The Scottish Government budget.
https://www.povertyalliance.org/mig/

29/09/2026

🎉This week, we announced our latest membership spotlight from The Poverty Alliance on the lead up to Week

The Poverty Alliance is Scotland’s anti-poverty network, their strength comes from their members who share a commitment to justice, compassion & lasting change

➡️ https://togetherscotland.blog/2026/09/28/membership-spotlight-the-poverty-alliance/