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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 4h

Everyone deserves the dignity of a life where basic needs are met. Yet, the latest research from @livingwageuk.bsky.social reveals a stark reality.

To read the full report visit: bit.ly/4mSev6n

#LivingWage #ChallengePoverty

Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 1d

The annual #ChallengePoverty Week Lecture will be presented by Professor Ruth Patrick. This free event hosted by @povertyalliance.org will include time for Q&A with Professor Patrick to explore the key issues.

Find out more & book your place: www.povertyalliance.org/event/annual...

Annual Challenge Poverty Week Lecture – The Poverty Alliance

www.povertyalliance.org

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 19d

❓ How are you getting to #Edinburgh on #25Oct?
🚌 Now is the time to book your transport to get to the march for all of us! The #ScotlandDemandsBetter travel bursary is now open - and can cover up to 80% of your coach hire costs!
👉 www.scotland-demands-better.com/travel-bursary

Get help to pay for your bus. Travel bursary now open! Scotland Demands Better. The march for all of us. Edinburgh. 25 October. scotland-demands-better.com

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 20d

Find out how you can help #ChallengePoverty! Challenge Poverty week is coming at the start of October- check out everything that's happening at the @povertyalliance.org website now! www.povertyalliance.org/cpw/
Challenge Poverty Week : 6-12 October
#Scotland #Fairwork #poverty

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 21d

Change for the better happens when people stand together and demand it. Will you join us & @povertyalliance.org on 25 October & make your voices heard?

www.scotland-demands-better.com

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Fife Gingerbread @fifegingerbread.bsky.social · 23d

We’re delighted to share that Fife Gingerbread has been announced as a finalist in the Living Wage Scotland Awards 2025, in the category of Local Champion!

Being recognised as a Local Champion reflects our commitment to supporting families and ensuring work truly is a route out of poverty.

Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 23d

🎉 Finalists Revealed! 🎉
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Living Wage Awards Finalists! A huge thank you to everyone who applied & an extra special shoutout to our amazing sponsors who make this celebration possible! 🙌
List of finalists here: scottishlivingwage.org/lws-awards/

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 23d

🎉 Finalists Revealed! 🎉
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Living Wage Awards Finalists! A huge thank you to everyone who applied & an extra special shoutout to our amazing sponsors who make this celebration possible! 🙌
List of finalists here: scottishlivingwage.org/lws-awards/

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 29d

We're delighted to share this blog from CX Services on what being a real #LivingWage employer means to them: "it is about what we stand for. It influences how we recruit, how we retain and how we reward."
Read the full piece here: tinyurl.com/5x87k2en
#FairWork #Argyll #Scotland #Dunoon

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join a member of the real #LivingWage movement for a cool event next week! 🦇🦇🦇

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · Sep 9

Come along to a bat walk at Prestonfield Bowling Green on 15th September at 7pm.

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Sep 2

#LivingWage Employer #NowHiring ⬇️

One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · Sep 2

Join OPFS as an Employability Support Worker and make a real impact across Angus and Dundee.

You'll be supporting parents to overcome barriers and delivering tailored employability support.

17.5 hr/week

Deadline: 21 September

👉 Find out more & apply: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

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Peter Kelly @petek00.bsky.social · Sep 1

Come join me, @rozfoyer.bsky.social Tressa Burke from Glasgow Disability Alliance, Anne Marie Clements from Justice & Peace Scotland & Terry McTernan from the Darkwood Crew to talk about why the Scotland Demand Better Campaign is needed and how you can get involved

The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Aug 26

Glasgow Demands Better!
📆 7pm, Thu 4 Sept
📌 Renfield Centre, Bath St
Come along to find out how we make sure #Glasgow is well-represented at the march for all of us in #Edinburgh on #25Oct. #ScotlandDemandsBetter

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

Just a few more days left to apply!

There are over 3,900 Living Wage accredited employers in Scotland thanks to the work employers do to shine a light on the issue of low pay & insecure work.

Tell us about your commitment. Closing on Friday at 5pm: bit.ly/3IJaOxH

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 21

We’re delighted to welcome the Muir Group to the real Living Wage Movement!
They include a diverse portfolio of property development, construction, private & social housing, timber frame solutions, leisure facilities and investment.
#WestLothian #Fife #Construction #LivingWage

People stand with logoboard in front of the Muir Group building

People hold a logoboard in front of Deer Park Country Club and Golf Course

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who’s already applied – we’re absolutely thrilled by the response so far! If you haven’t submitted your application yet, don’t worry – there’s still time before closing on Fri 29 Aug at 5pm: bit.ly/3IJaOxH

#LivingWage #Awards

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 20

We might not have a Hollywood budget, but our Living Wage Awards Ceremony is shaping up to be a truly unforgettable celebration thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors!

There’s still over a week left to submit your application: bit.ly/3IJaOxH

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 19

The #ScottishBorders Living Wage Action Group have created a dynamic new initiative to promote Living Wage employers to values-driven consumers.
The Trail features 10 standout employers from the vibrant retail and tourism sectors of the Scottish Borders.
shorturl.at/keGL6 #LivingWage #Scotland

Explore the Scottish Borders with purpose - Living Wage Scotland

The Scottish Borders Living Wage Action Group have created a dynamic new initiative to promote Living Wage employers to values-driven consumers. The Trail features ten standout employers from the vibr...

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 19

Just over a week left to apply for the Living Wage Awards! If your organisation’s helped grow the movement in Scotland, we want to celebrate you.

This year finalists will join us at Hearts FC for an unforgettable ceremony 🎉

Apply today: bit.ly/3IJaOxH

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Trimontium Trust & Museum @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social · Aug 15

Happy birthday to #SirWalterScott (1771)! 🎂
Best known as a writer, he was also a #Roman history enthusiast. He linked Trimontium to the Eildons, unearthed Roman finds on his land, & collected Roman artefacts – some still at #Abbotsford today! Pair your visit with the #Trimontium Museum!

Painting of Sir Walter Scott by Sir Thomas Lawrence and images of some of the Roman reliefs and inscriptions at Abbotsford

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Cairngorms National Park @cairngormsnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

We’ve launched a set of surveys to collect the views of people who live and work in the National Park to inform our next Local Development Plan. This is a statutory requirement for the Park Authority that ensures our plan reflects your priorities.

Share your views ➡️ cairngormsldp.commonplace.is

Find out about Cairngorms' next Local Development Plan

The Cairngorms National Park Authority has begun work on its next Local Development Plan.

cairngormsldp.commonplace.is

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 14

🏆 The Newcomer Award celebrates employers who’ve made a strong start on their Living Wage journey. If you’ve helped inspire others since becoming accredited (June 2024 onwards), we want to hear from you!

Proudly sponsored by last year’s winner, Fat Buddha. Apply now: bit.ly/3IJaOxH

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Glasgow Film Theatre @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social · Aug 13

Clothing is never just clothing 🧵

From hand-crafted textiles captured across continents to couture made from discarded clothes, our Fashion In Film season challenges us to see fashion not as surface but as substance, woven into the fabric of our time

🎫 bit.ly/GFT_FashioninFilm

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 13

Can you expand your #LivingWage commitment to become a #LivingHours employer?
Living Hours accredited employers provide their staff with security of hours alongside payment of the real Living Wage. Find out more: scottishlivingwage.org/living-hours/
#scotland #edinburgh #glasgow #livingwageemployer

🕛 A guaranteed minimum of 16 working hours every week (unless the worker requests otherwise).
🖋️ A contract that accurately reflects hours worked.
📅 At least 4 weeks’ notice for every shift. With guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice period.

Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 13

The 🏆Trailblazer Award🏆 celebrates employers who set the standard with their strong commitment to the real Living Wage. Share how you've made a difference & join us as finalist!

Thank you to Edinburgh & SE Scotland City Region Deal for their sponsorship. Find out more: bit.ly/3IJaOxH

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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Aug 13

The 🏆Outstanding Leadership Award🏆 celebrates employers who go above & beyond for the Living Wage campaign – leading by example, inspiring others, and driving real change.

Share your story: bit.ly/3IJaOxH

Huge thank you to MFMac LLP for their sponsorship🙌

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Scottish Poetry Library @byleaveswelive.bsky.social · Aug 12

YOUNG MAKARS!

The newest group of Scotland's Young Makars has just been announced.

🔥 Jack Jeffrey
🔥 Anousha Stroud-Graham
🔥 Lily Bell
🔥 Brooke Collins

They'll be mentored by Victoria McNulty, Tom Murray, Janette Ayachi and Aoife Lyall.

Story:

www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/next-generat...

Next Generation Young Makars 2025

Welcome to this year's cohort of young makars. They are Jack Jeffrey, Anousha Stroud-Graham, Lily Bell, and Brooke Collins.

www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk

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