Trussell Scotland
@trussellscot.bsky.social
An anti-poverty charity and community of food banks working to end hunger in Scotland and across the UK 💚
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🚨 BREAKING: 1 million people faced hunger and hardship in Scotland last year due to a lack of money. This includes 210,000 children.
Scottish and UK governments must act NOW to end hunger.
We demand better than millions facing hunger in our communities.
Read more here: bit.ly/HungerInScot...
Scottish and UK governments must act NOW to end hunger.
We demand better than millions facing hunger in our communities.
Read more here: bit.ly/HungerInScot...
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We have known for some time how the pursuit and collection of public debt inflicts further financial harm on some of our poorest families.
“This important research confirms that impact is felt most often by women and most often by those caring for children or other family members."
“This important research confirms that impact is felt most often by women and most often by those caring for children or other family members."
We've published new research today with partners @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk revealing that women in Scotland are often caught in a cycle of public debt which traps their family in hardship.
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
November 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We have known for some time how the pursuit and collection of public debt inflicts further financial harm on some of our poorest families.
“This important research confirms that impact is felt most often by women and most often by those caring for children or other family members."
“This important research confirms that impact is felt most often by women and most often by those caring for children or other family members."
We've published new research today with partners @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk revealing that women in Scotland are often caught in a cycle of public debt which traps their family in hardship.
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We've published new research today with partners @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk revealing that women in Scotland are often caught in a cycle of public debt which traps their family in hardship.
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
We're calling on all levels of government to act.
Read our report 👇
bit.ly/GenderPublic...
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In our new research into the public debt crisis with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’re calling on all levels of government – at UK, Scottish and local level to act.
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In our new research into the public debt crisis with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’re calling on all levels of government – at UK, Scottish and local level to act.
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Excellent piece from @trussellscot.bsky.social's @ayazmanji.bsky.social on how we need to reform Universal Credit, 15 years after it was announced by the coalition government. www.bigissue.com/opinion/univ...
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It must cover the essentials
Trussell's Ayaz Manji writes about why universal credit needs reforming 15 years on from the government first revealing plans for the benefit.
www.bigissue.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Excellent piece from @trussellscot.bsky.social's @ayazmanji.bsky.social on how we need to reform Universal Credit, 15 years after it was announced by the coalition government. www.bigissue.com/opinion/univ...
We’re all set up and ready for #COSLA2025 in St Andrews.
If you’re attending, come and visit us at Stand 16 to chat about how we build #CashFirst communities and end hunger in Scotland.
If you’re attending, come and visit us at Stand 16 to chat about how we build #CashFirst communities and end hunger in Scotland.
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We’re all set up and ready for #COSLA2025 in St Andrews.
If you’re attending, come and visit us at Stand 16 to chat about how we build #CashFirst communities and end hunger in Scotland.
If you’re attending, come and visit us at Stand 16 to chat about how we build #CashFirst communities and end hunger in Scotland.
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Scotland’s Forgotten Children - The Herald’s campaign to fight child poverty - has been shortlisted for the #MakingaDifference Award 2025 for best regional campaign.
VOTE HERE: newsmediauk.org/making-a-dif...
Voting closes at 5pm on Thursday, November 6.
VOTE HERE: newsmediauk.org/making-a-dif...
Voting closes at 5pm on Thursday, November 6.
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Scotland’s Forgotten Children - The Herald’s campaign to fight child poverty - has been shortlisted for the #MakingaDifference Award 2025 for best regional campaign.
VOTE HERE: newsmediauk.org/making-a-dif...
Voting closes at 5pm on Thursday, November 6.
VOTE HERE: newsmediauk.org/making-a-dif...
Voting closes at 5pm on Thursday, November 6.
Today, we are in Morrisons Newlands collecting for the Foodbank. If you're visiting, come and say hello and donate if you can. 💚
@trusselluk.bsky.social @trussellscot.bsky.social
@trusselluk.bsky.social @trussellscot.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Work is increasingly failing to protect people from hunger.
We need action to ensure fair, well paid work that protects people from hardship.
Today we’re at @scottishtuc.bsky.social Women’s conf & we’re looking forward to discussing how we make work more accessible & rewarding. #STUCwomen25
We need action to ensure fair, well paid work that protects people from hardship.
Today we’re at @scottishtuc.bsky.social Women’s conf & we’re looking forward to discussing how we make work more accessible & rewarding. #STUCwomen25
October 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Work is increasingly failing to protect people from hunger.
We need action to ensure fair, well paid work that protects people from hardship.
Today we’re at @scottishtuc.bsky.social Women’s conf & we’re looking forward to discussing how we make work more accessible & rewarding. #STUCwomen25
We need action to ensure fair, well paid work that protects people from hardship.
Today we’re at @scottishtuc.bsky.social Women’s conf & we’re looking forward to discussing how we make work more accessible & rewarding. #STUCwomen25
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📢Reminder - we are recruiting for a Policy and Campaigns Manager (Maternity Cover)
You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
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.
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
#Dunfermline foodbank at #ScotlandDemandsBetter 👇
David Henderson and I from Dunfermline Foodbank were also at the march and rally and we also met up with @carahilton.bsky.social of @trussellscot.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#Dunfermline foodbank at #ScotlandDemandsBetter 👇
Today we joined thousands in #Edinburgh to demand better jobs, better investment in life’s essentials & better social security.
#WeDemandBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
#WeDemandBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
October 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today we joined thousands in #Edinburgh to demand better jobs, better investment in life’s essentials & better social security.
#WeDemandBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
#WeDemandBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
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Independent Food Aid Network member organisations are proud to be marching today alongside @trussellscot.bsky.social food bank teams, other campaigners, and people from across the length and breadth of Scotland We'll see you there! #ScotlandDemandsBetter @povertyalliance.org
📢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 8:34 AM
Independent Food Aid Network member organisations are proud to be marching today alongside @trussellscot.bsky.social food bank teams, other campaigners, and people from across the length and breadth of Scotland We'll see you there! #ScotlandDemandsBetter @povertyalliance.org
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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.
❗ The two-child limit is pushing families with children to food banks.
This policy is unfair and cruel. And it's time to end it.
📧 Email your MP now to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👇
bit.ly/4ovyIAj
This policy is unfair and cruel. And it's time to end it.
📧 Email your MP now to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👇
bit.ly/4ovyIAj
October 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
❗ The two-child limit is pushing families with children to food banks.
This policy is unfair and cruel. And it's time to end it.
📧 Email your MP now to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👇
bit.ly/4ovyIAj
This policy is unfair and cruel. And it's time to end it.
📧 Email your MP now to call on the Chancellor to end the two-child limit 👇
bit.ly/4ovyIAj
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⏳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
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📢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...
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢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...
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
Inside Scotland’s march against poverty
Thousands of protesters from Scottish churches, charities and trade unions will take to the streets next week demanding a fair deal for the poor. It’s the first demo of its kind
I talk to the man behind the rally in my @heraldscotland.bsky.social long read
Thousands of protesters from Scottish churches, charities and trade unions will take to the streets next week demanding a fair deal for the poor. It’s the first demo of its kind
I talk to the man behind the rally in my @heraldscotland.bsky.social long read
Scots churches, charities and unions unite in plea to SNP over 'intolerable' poverty
The Poverty Alliance is organising a major demonstration demanding the SNP acts to protect the country’s poor. Our Writer at Large talks to the…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Less than 2 weeks to go until #ScotlandDemandsBetter and it was great to join with campaigning partners at #SNP25 to discuss final plans for the day.
Change happens when we demand it. Please do sign up & join us on 25th October 👇
scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-rally
Change happens when we demand it. Please do sign up & join us on 25th October 👇
scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-rally
October 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Less than 2 weeks to go until #ScotlandDemandsBetter and it was great to join with campaigning partners at #SNP25 to discuss final plans for the day.
Change happens when we demand it. Please do sign up & join us on 25th October 👇
scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-rally
Change happens when we demand it. Please do sign up & join us on 25th October 👇
scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-rally
We’re back at #SNP25 today.
If you’re here, please pop by our stall with IFAN to hear about our work to end hunger in Scotland and build a future where everyone can afford the essentials. #CashFirst
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter
If you’re here, please pop by our stall with IFAN to hear about our work to end hunger in Scotland and build a future where everyone can afford the essentials. #CashFirst
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter
October 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We’re back at #SNP25 today.
If you’re here, please pop by our stall with IFAN to hear about our work to end hunger in Scotland and build a future where everyone can afford the essentials. #CashFirst
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter
If you’re here, please pop by our stall with IFAN to hear about our work to end hunger in Scotland and build a future where everyone can afford the essentials. #CashFirst
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter
Will you be at #SNP25 this weekend?
Come and join #EndChildPoverty's fringe to hear from speakers including @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social
to explore what must happen now to meet the 2030 child poverty targets.
📆 Saturday 11th October
🕰️ 12:30-13:30
📍Meeting Room 4, TECA #Aberdeen
Come and join #EndChildPoverty's fringe to hear from speakers including @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social
to explore what must happen now to meet the 2030 child poverty targets.
📆 Saturday 11th October
🕰️ 12:30-13:30
📍Meeting Room 4, TECA #Aberdeen
October 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Will you be at #SNP25 this weekend?
Come and join #EndChildPoverty's fringe to hear from speakers including @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social
to explore what must happen now to meet the 2030 child poverty targets.
📆 Saturday 11th October
🕰️ 12:30-13:30
📍Meeting Room 4, TECA #Aberdeen
Come and join #EndChildPoverty's fringe to hear from speakers including @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social
to explore what must happen now to meet the 2030 child poverty targets.
📆 Saturday 11th October
🕰️ 12:30-13:30
📍Meeting Room 4, TECA #Aberdeen
Day 5 of #ChallengePovertyWeek and a reminder that last year a shocking 1 MILLION people in Scotland faced hunger due to a lack of money. #WeDemandBetter.
Everyone in a rich nation like Scotland should be able to afford the essentials.
Everyone in a rich nation like Scotland should be able to afford the essentials.
October 10, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Day 5 of #ChallengePovertyWeek and a reminder that last year a shocking 1 MILLION people in Scotland faced hunger due to a lack of money. #WeDemandBetter.
Everyone in a rich nation like Scotland should be able to afford the essentials.
Everyone in a rich nation like Scotland should be able to afford the essentials.
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We know public debt traps families in poverty and holds them there. Our research into the public debt crisis, with @opfs.org.uk & @trussellscot.bsky.social, highlights how families with a disabled child are at higher risk of being trapped in poverty due to public debt. #CPW25 #ChallengePoverty
October 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We know public debt traps families in poverty and holds them there. Our research into the public debt crisis, with @opfs.org.uk & @trussellscot.bsky.social, highlights how families with a disabled child are at higher risk of being trapped in poverty due to public debt. #CPW25 #ChallengePoverty
✅ Better jobs.
✅ Better investment in life’s essentials.
✅ Better social security.
Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
✅ Better investment in life’s essentials.
✅ Better social security.
Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
✅ Better jobs.
✅ Better investment in life’s essentials.
✅ Better social security.
Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
✅ Better investment in life’s essentials.
✅ Better social security.
Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
It’s Day 4 of #ChallengePoverty week and the theme today and we’re making the case for better investment in our communities, volunteers & the life changing services they provide.
More here 👇
www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
More here 👇
www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
October 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It’s Day 4 of #ChallengePoverty week and the theme today and we’re making the case for better investment in our communities, volunteers & the life changing services they provide.
More here 👇
www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
More here 👇
www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...