The Poverty Alliance
@povertyalliance.org
Scotland’s anti-poverty network. With justice and compassion we can build a future free from poverty.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
📢Reminder - we are recruiting for a Policy and Campaigns Manager (Maternity Cover)
You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
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You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
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📢Today's the day!
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
📢Today's the day!
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
📢Banners and flags at the ready!
Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!
#WeDemandBetter
Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!
#WeDemandBetter
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📢Banners and flags at the ready!
Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!
#WeDemandBetter
Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!
#WeDemandBetter
🎬 “It’s time politicians delivered on their promises.” Actor Brian Cox pledges his support for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter campaign.
Join us on Saturday 25th October in Edinburgh
Read more: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Join us on Saturday 25th October in Edinburgh
Read more: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🎬 “It’s time politicians delivered on their promises.” Actor Brian Cox pledges his support for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter campaign.
Join us on Saturday 25th October in Edinburgh
Read more: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Join us on Saturday 25th October in Edinburgh
Read more: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
🎶The rally is due to start from around 12:30pm.
🎤The stage will be full of inspirational speakers and live music.
There will be child-friendly activities as well as delicious food!
A reminder to dress for the Scottish weather although we are hoping for ☀️
🎤The stage will be full of inspirational speakers and live music.
There will be child-friendly activities as well as delicious food!
A reminder to dress for the Scottish weather although we are hoping for ☀️
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🎶The rally is due to start from around 12:30pm.
🎤The stage will be full of inspirational speakers and live music.
There will be child-friendly activities as well as delicious food!
A reminder to dress for the Scottish weather although we are hoping for ☀️
🎤The stage will be full of inspirational speakers and live music.
There will be child-friendly activities as well as delicious food!
A reminder to dress for the Scottish weather although we are hoping for ☀️
📢1 day to go!
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
📢1 day to go!
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
Our latest blog with thanks to @cpagscotland.bsky.social on why they are joining #ScotlandDemandsBetter with members of the End Child Poverty Coalition.
Read more: www.povertyalliance.org/walking-boot...
Join them on the End Child Poverty bloc ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Read more: www.povertyalliance.org/walking-boot...
Join them on the End Child Poverty bloc ⬇️⬇️⬇️
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our latest blog with thanks to @cpagscotland.bsky.social on why they are joining #ScotlandDemandsBetter with members of the End Child Poverty Coalition.
Read more: www.povertyalliance.org/walking-boot...
Join them on the End Child Poverty bloc ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Read more: www.povertyalliance.org/walking-boot...
Join them on the End Child Poverty bloc ⬇️⬇️⬇️
✊ Just 2 days to go until we take to the streets to say #WeDemandBetter!
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
✊ Just 2 days to go until we take to the streets to say #WeDemandBetter!
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
"Better jobs. Better investment in life's essentials. Better social security. Scotland needs change. And we need it now." thanks @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social for sharing this, and to @citizensadvice.scot.bsky.social for their continued support of this campaign.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Better jobs. Better investment in life's essentials. Better social security. Scotland needs change. And we need it now." thanks @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social for sharing this, and to @citizensadvice.scot.bsky.social for their continued support of this campaign.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
⏳ Three days to go!
Are you joining us for #ScotlandDemandsBetter?
📍We'll assemble from 10am at the Scottish Parliament
🚶➡️We're marching up the Royal Mile to George IV Bridge
🎤We'll get to The Meadows where there will be live music and inspirational speakers
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Are you joining us for #ScotlandDemandsBetter?
📍We'll assemble from 10am at the Scottish Parliament
🚶➡️We're marching up the Royal Mile to George IV Bridge
🎤We'll get to The Meadows where there will be live music and inspirational speakers
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October 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
⏳ Three days to go!
Are you joining us for #ScotlandDemandsBetter?
📍We'll assemble from 10am at the Scottish Parliament
🚶➡️We're marching up the Royal Mile to George IV Bridge
🎤We'll get to The Meadows where there will be live music and inspirational speakers
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Are you joining us for #ScotlandDemandsBetter?
📍We'll assemble from 10am at the Scottish Parliament
🚶➡️We're marching up the Royal Mile to George IV Bridge
🎤We'll get to The Meadows where there will be live music and inspirational speakers
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Racism has no place in the Scotland we’re building. #WeDemandBetter
March with the Anti-Racist Bloc, led by @sutrscotland.bsky.social, and demand a fair and inclusive future for everyone. ✊
📅 Sat 25 Oct | 🕚 From 10am | 📍 Scottish Parliament
Details ⬇️ ⬇️
March with the Anti-Racist Bloc, led by @sutrscotland.bsky.social, and demand a fair and inclusive future for everyone. ✊
📅 Sat 25 Oct | 🕚 From 10am | 📍 Scottish Parliament
Details ⬇️ ⬇️
October 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Racism has no place in the Scotland we’re building. #WeDemandBetter
March with the Anti-Racist Bloc, led by @sutrscotland.bsky.social, and demand a fair and inclusive future for everyone. ✊
📅 Sat 25 Oct | 🕚 From 10am | 📍 Scottish Parliament
Details ⬇️ ⬇️
March with the Anti-Racist Bloc, led by @sutrscotland.bsky.social, and demand a fair and inclusive future for everyone. ✊
📅 Sat 25 Oct | 🕚 From 10am | 📍 Scottish Parliament
Details ⬇️ ⬇️
⏳4 days to go!
It is almost time - this Saturday 25th October we will march alongside trade unions, third-sector organisations, and thousands from across Scotland to say #WeDemandBetter
Will you be marching with us? Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament.
It is almost time - this Saturday 25th October we will march alongside trade unions, third-sector organisations, and thousands from across Scotland to say #WeDemandBetter
Will you be marching with us? Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament.
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
⏳4 days to go!
It is almost time - this Saturday 25th October we will march alongside trade unions, third-sector organisations, and thousands from across Scotland to say #WeDemandBetter
Will you be marching with us? Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament.
It is almost time - this Saturday 25th October we will march alongside trade unions, third-sector organisations, and thousands from across Scotland to say #WeDemandBetter
Will you be marching with us? Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament.
⏳5 days to go!
Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter
📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music!
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters
Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter
📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music!
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⏳5 days to go!
Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter
📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music!
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters
Join us on Saturday 25th October for the march for all of us #ScotlandDemandsBetter
📍Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament before marching onto The Meadows for a rally with inspirational speakers and live music!
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com/supporters
📢From carers to firefighters, from Dundee to the Borders, we are standing together to demand change.✊
Join us this Saturday 25th October as we march together for a Scotland free from the injustice of poverty. #WeDemandBetter.
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25th October as we march together for a Scotland free from the injustice of poverty. #WeDemandBetter.
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📢From carers to firefighters, from Dundee to the Borders, we are standing together to demand change.✊
Join us this Saturday 25th October as we march together for a Scotland free from the injustice of poverty. #WeDemandBetter.
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25th October as we march together for a Scotland free from the injustice of poverty. #WeDemandBetter.
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com
💔Poverty isn't inevitable. Everyone deserves to live a dignified life.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter for a Scotland free from poverty.
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Edinburgh
Join us as #WeDemandBetter for a Scotland free from poverty.
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Edinburgh
October 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
💔Poverty isn't inevitable. Everyone deserves to live a dignified life.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter for a Scotland free from poverty.
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Edinburgh
Join us as #WeDemandBetter for a Scotland free from poverty.
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Edinburgh
"...We demand the means to live decent, dignified lives in a society that raises up rather than punches down." - @rozfoyer.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social
Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.
Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.
October 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"...We demand the means to live decent, dignified lives in a society that raises up rather than punches down." - @rozfoyer.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social
Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.
Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.
We’re excited to share the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally programme!
🕧Starts 12:30pm at the Meadows after the march
🎤Speakers incl. Darren McGarvey
🎶Music from Declan Welsh, Bemz & Colonel Mustard
🫧Kids' activities & food stalls
More info here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕧Starts 12:30pm at the Meadows after the march
🎤Speakers incl. Darren McGarvey
🎶Music from Declan Welsh, Bemz & Colonel Mustard
🫧Kids' activities & food stalls
More info here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We’re excited to share the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally programme!
🕧Starts 12:30pm at the Meadows after the march
🎤Speakers incl. Darren McGarvey
🎶Music from Declan Welsh, Bemz & Colonel Mustard
🫧Kids' activities & food stalls
More info here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕧Starts 12:30pm at the Meadows after the march
🎤Speakers incl. Darren McGarvey
🎶Music from Declan Welsh, Bemz & Colonel Mustard
🫧Kids' activities & food stalls
More info here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
Hear more from Linda Craik who will be speaking at the rally on Saturday 25th October alongside a host of other speakers and musical acts.
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Hear more from Linda Craik who will be speaking at the rally on Saturday 25th October alongside a host of other speakers and musical acts.
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
📣 On Sat 25 Oct, join us in Edinburgh as #WeDemandBetter!
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 On Sat 25 Oct, join us in Edinburgh as #WeDemandBetter!
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
📢Calling all students - let’s make some noise!
It's great to have the support of @nusscotland.bsky.social for the Scotland Demands Better march and rally - join the student movement and others across Scotland as #WeDemandBetter
Students click here >>> www.nus-scotland.org.uk/scotland_dem...
It's great to have the support of @nusscotland.bsky.social for the Scotland Demands Better march and rally - join the student movement and others across Scotland as #WeDemandBetter
Students click here >>> www.nus-scotland.org.uk/scotland_dem...
October 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢Calling all students - let’s make some noise!
It's great to have the support of @nusscotland.bsky.social for the Scotland Demands Better march and rally - join the student movement and others across Scotland as #WeDemandBetter
Students click here >>> www.nus-scotland.org.uk/scotland_dem...
It's great to have the support of @nusscotland.bsky.social for the Scotland Demands Better march and rally - join the student movement and others across Scotland as #WeDemandBetter
Students click here >>> www.nus-scotland.org.uk/scotland_dem...
What’s next now #ChallengePoverty Week is over…
We have an idea 💡
Join us on:
🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh
As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴
More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com
We have an idea 💡
Join us on:
🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh
As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴
More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
What’s next now #ChallengePoverty Week is over…
We have an idea 💡
Join us on:
🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh
As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴
More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com
We have an idea 💡
Join us on:
🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh
As #wedemandbetter for Scotland 🏴
More info >>> www.scotland-demands-better.com
📢We're recruiting for a Policy and Campaigns Manager (Maternity Cover)
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
Please share with your networks.
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
Please share with your networks.
October 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📢We're recruiting for a Policy and Campaigns Manager (Maternity Cover)
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
Please share with your networks.
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
Please share with your networks.
📢 The Annual #ChallengePoverty Lecture – Thurs 9 Oct, 6pm.
With Prof Ruth Patrick on imagining better futures for social security.
Join us in Glasgow 👉 www.tfaforms.com/5196599
#WeDemandBetter
With Prof Ruth Patrick on imagining better futures for social security.
Join us in Glasgow 👉 www.tfaforms.com/5196599
#WeDemandBetter
October 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📢 The Annual #ChallengePoverty Lecture – Thurs 9 Oct, 6pm.
With Prof Ruth Patrick on imagining better futures for social security.
Join us in Glasgow 👉 www.tfaforms.com/5196599
#WeDemandBetter
With Prof Ruth Patrick on imagining better futures for social security.
Join us in Glasgow 👉 www.tfaforms.com/5196599
#WeDemandBetter
In recent months, our politics has been too often defined by division and hatred. But a better future is possible – one rooted in unity, solidarity and inclusion.
Read our statement here: www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #WeDemandBetter
Read our statement here: www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #WeDemandBetter
October 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
In recent months, our politics has been too often defined by division and hatred. But a better future is possible – one rooted in unity, solidarity and inclusion.
Read our statement here: www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #WeDemandBetter
Read our statement here: www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #WeDemandBetter
Join us for the Annual #ChallengePoverty Week Lecture on Thurs 8th October
Poverty Alliance and SPIRU will be joined by Professor Ruth Patrick delivering the lecture : Imagining Better: Social security, hope/lessness and how we might and must make change happen.
Sign up: www.tfaforms.com/5196599
Poverty Alliance and SPIRU will be joined by Professor Ruth Patrick delivering the lecture : Imagining Better: Social security, hope/lessness and how we might and must make change happen.
Sign up: www.tfaforms.com/5196599
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us for the Annual #ChallengePoverty Week Lecture on Thurs 8th October
Poverty Alliance and SPIRU will be joined by Professor Ruth Patrick delivering the lecture : Imagining Better: Social security, hope/lessness and how we might and must make change happen.
Sign up: www.tfaforms.com/5196599
Poverty Alliance and SPIRU will be joined by Professor Ruth Patrick delivering the lecture : Imagining Better: Social security, hope/lessness and how we might and must make change happen.
Sign up: www.tfaforms.com/5196599