📣Challenge Poverty Week 🚩Day 2 - Better Jobs, Pay, Hours, Conditions & Worker Voice "Adequate incomes are key to challenging poverty because they provide a foundational level for people and families to achieve a sense of stability and not have their dignity eroded..." 1/2

Our Annual Report and Accounts 24-25 are now available on our website. Thank you to all the people, communities, and organisations who've worked alongside us this year. Without you, this work would not be possible. Grab a cuppa and have a read at www.corra.scot/corra...

1/2 🌟Want to know more about Corra's Racial Equity Fund? We are hosting information sessions to answer all questions on the fund, criteria and application process. 1/2

✨🎉Corra's Racial Equity Fund Opens today!✨🎉 📣The Corra Racial Equity Fund provides unrestricted funding to organisations that are led by, and working with, people from Black and racially minoritised backgrounds. 1/4

2/2 We stand in solidarity with Black and racially minoritised communities impacted by racist violence, the increasing threat of the far-right, and daily experiences of a hostile environment. Full statement at:

1/2 In August 2024, we made a statement on racist violence in the UK in response to the racist riots which were impacting many communities across the country. A year later, we are saddened to see a further escalation of racist, Islamophobic, and anti-migration rhetoric and violence.

We are so grateful to Scheme Livi for hosting the Ministerial Visit today. The Mjnister, Maree Todd, has been speaking to all the people who make their work possible. Such a dynamic project and I’ve been so impressed to see the impact they have in the lives of their service users. @corra.scot

“We reject the far right’s racist lies about ‘protecting’ women and girls. They are not defenders of women – they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division.” I've joined @palomafaith.music-social.com @zarahsultana.bsky.social @zoejardiniere.bsky.social and many more in signing this

I've written an article about the hidden cost of AI for charities and the unseen battle against bots and scrapers impacting operations and finances - including some of the impact on @360giving.org I welcome your thoughts - I am not hearing others talking about this www.linkedin.com/pulse/hidden...

As 2025 marks the halfway point to keeping the promise, we are sharing stories of change in action from across the country to reflect on positive changes and highlight learning that can be carried forward as Scotland continues to work to #KeepThePromise by 2030. (🧵1/2)

Foundation Scotland has awarded half a million pounds to support the ongoing work of the Forth Valley, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and East Dunbartonshire climate hubs to enable local communities to tackle climate change and its impacts. Read more: tinyurl.com/bde4ad4u

How disinformation infects debate: 72% of Britons who want immigrants to leave, and 47% of all Britons, think there are "much more" or "somewhat more" illegal immigrants in Britain vs legal. Numbers? Legal: 10.7m (2022 UK Census) Est. illegal: 750,000 (Oxford Mirrem Project) So, legal 14x higher

As asylum seekers are engulfed by slurs and lies, our leaders shrug. Truly, this is shameful | Frances Ryan

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grows worse by the day, Dr. Mohammad Fadlalla joins Chris Jansing to share what he is seeing on the ground there - saying the doctors and nurses are “just as hungry and malnourished” as the patients they are treating. www.msnbc.com/chris-jansin...

Corra's Cath sharing reflections on the achievements of the community of Buckhaven this past year 🙌👏 ✍️"Community life rarely fits into neat plans, and some of the most meaningful progress has come from being willing to pause, listen, and change direction." www.corra.scot/buckh...

What’s it like to be an asylum seeker inside a hotel where racist mobs chant for your removal outside? What will it take for the frightened children to recover from this & be able to feel safe & at home in this country. Which WILL BE their home. eastangliabylines.co.uk/immigration/...

Buckhaven's the place to be! Thread below updating on what the community's been achieving this year 👇

Boost opens today! With huge thanks to new support from Foundation Scotland and players of People’s Postcode Lottery, the fund is bigger and bolder this year, with £750,000 available. Accessible funding, simple application process, quick decisions www.corra.scot/boost-fund-o...

"We have a progressive homelessness sector which has delivered major changes to modernise its response over many years. "But there is a risk this direction of travel is forced to retreat by a deepening set of housing challenges that will only mask the extent of deepening exclusion." Read more 👇

In case you missed it 📣 In June we launched a new research project, The State of Poverty. In a new blog, CPP's @thomasrochow.bsky.social shares more about the project, which is exploring how policy siloes shape experiences of poverty in Scotland. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

🚨STOP THE BUS🚨 We have a new vacancy in JRF's Scotland Team. We're looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to join our brilliant team here. Passionately believe we can deliver a better Scotland free from poverty? Then it could be 🫵 Details 👇🕑 10/8. www.jrf.org.uk/careers

Mass starvation is spreading in Gaza. Our colleagues and the people we serve are wasting away. It is time for governments to take decisive action and save lives:

📢NEW PUBLICATION: Tackling Online Hate and Extremism Prejudice and hatred on social media poses increasing threats to public safety, personal wellbeing and community cohesion. Our new guide, funded by @corra.scot, aims to help you navigate these issues. www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-2025-...

'In my garden' by Mariann Johansen-Ellis, contemporary printmaker #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

✍️Cath's follow-up on Dunterlie reflects on the hard work & collaboration seen in the community➡️ www.corra.scot/dunte... "...planning and campaigning has helped people see the value in working together, learning from each other, supporting new leaders to step forward." @cathcorra.bsky.social

⏰⏰You may have already seen this but we're looking for a partner to work with us to consider our approach to movement building and grassroots organising in Scotland. More info in the link below - closing date for applications 16 July. www.jrf.org.uk/funding

It’s an absolute privilege to continue to lead Corra through our bold ten-year strategy. I know we’ll keep on connecting with Fiona, through our common purpose and our shared impatience for change.

At Corra we will always consider ourselves lucky to have worked alongside Fiona as colleague, leader and a friend. Her work on the Promise is so important and we’ll continue to support wherever we can so that children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected.

It was an honour to share Cathy McCormack's inspiring story at FoundationScot's conference yesterday👏 Come hear more about the late Glaswegian activist & anti-poverty campaigner👇 🗓️ Sat 21 June, 2-4pm 📍 @womenslibrary.bsky.social, 23 Landressy St, G40 1BP 🎟️ womenslibrary.org.uk/event/the-we...

Resharing this piece previously written for the Corra blog by Ubuntu Women Shelter this #RefugeeWeek. Ubuntu work to support women who have experienced gender-based violence, many of whom are refugees and asylum seekers with no recourse to public funds. Read more: www.corra.scot/ubunt...

Place based working centres the knowledge of local people to drive positive changes in their communities. Castlehill’s Annual Update 2024 celebrates two local community leaders ⤵️ www.corra.scot/castl...

Memories of a great evening at the Carbon Literate Organisations award ceremony. Next stop, @corra.scot planning for Carbon Literacy Action Day in November.

A huge loss to Scotland, Prof. Palmer was an intellectual powerhouse and exceptional advocate on anti-racism and the need for honest recognition of Scotland’s role in slavery. www.scotsman.com/education/si...

Last week we published the latest instalment from our 2024 Annual Place Updates, spotlighting the incredible work seen in Langlees. www.corra.scot/langl...

📢 UKGrantmaking 2025 has arrived! The definitive annual publication on UK grant funding is back, with new data & insights on over 14,000 grantmakers who gave more than £23 billion in 2023-24 - a 7% increase on the previous year. Visit the new edition now at: UKGrantmaking.org

Funding Officer: Advancing Racial Justice Fund with @therobertsontrust.bsky.social who seek someone with lived experience; anti-racist knowledge & an understanding & track record of working with Black & PoC community organisations tinyurl.com/r3j5drur£41,104 pro-rata, 0.6FTe Glasgow/hybrid

📢 OPEN CALL | Briefing and Analysis Fund - Scottish Parliament Elections Launched today, we are partnering with the @financialfairness.bsky.social on a joint call for project proposals 👇

🌟Vibrant is the word for Langlees, a community just west of Falkirk and the next stop on our tour of the People and Place communities we work alongside. Happy to be sharing the Langlees Annual Update for 2024 this week. www.corra.scot/langl...

"It’s about trusting people, sharing power, and believing in the potential that already exists within communities." 👏 @cathcorra.bsky.social

Lovely thread highlighting the achievements of the community in Cumnock #PeopleInPlace

🎉📣It’s time to catch up with the communities we work alongside as part of Corra’s Place Programme!

We are delighted that our Boost Fund will receive £500,000 to support organisations who need it now. Small grants, designed to work for local groups, make a big difference. With @foundationscotland.bsky.social contribution, Boost will be able to reach many more children and families across Scotland.

New blog👀⬇️ Big thanks to Amina Ahmed, Project Manager at Edinburgh Interfaith for sharing the success of their Religion&Belief Roadshow for young people. "These discussions are crucial for empowering young people, encouraging them to stand against discrimination." www.corra.scot/build...

Fantastic to see Paws for Progress, & their dog-assisted learning programmes at HMP & YOI Polmont featuring on The One Show. This work offers young men the opportunity to learn valuable skills while preparing dogs from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home for their forever homes🎥https://tinyurl.com/2u645eas

Congratulations to @makingrightsreal.bsky.social on the launch of their new impact report last week - a brilliant round up of the important work they are doing to support communities uphold their human rights - an inspiring read! 👏 makingrightsreal.org.uk/launch-of-ou...

🙌🏽 This week, the Baring Foundation asked me to share five key moments in #law x social change in #Scotland in the last five years, and to identify five opportunities for govt + civil society to take action in the next five years 🗞️Read the blog here: baringfoundation.org.uk/blog-post/sc...

Pleased to share this report from @makingrightsreal.bsky.social, which is full of rights, sparks, wellbeing & bravery #YearOfMRR makingrightsreal.org.uk/launch-of-ou...

We are excited to be launching our impact report "A Year of Making Rights Real" tonight. Who's coming along? #humanrightsdefenders #ayearofMRR

Scottish Arab Women Association (SAWA) aim to empower women and families from Arab and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. Ring-fenced funding enabled SAWA to develop the Mind and Memories Project - supporting Arab women via befriending, social activities and counselling sessions. www.corra.scot/scott...