Annie McKenzie

Policy and Research Adviser (Scotland)

Annie’s background is in social policy and human rights, with a focus on qualitative and participatory research. Annie’s role is to work across the Scotland team to support it to deliver projects, maintain relationships with key partners and participate in policy research and design for JRF’s work in Scotland.

Contact

Email: annie.mckenzie@jrf.org.uk

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The building blocks of economic security in Scotland

This briefing explores what is driving widespread feelings of economic insecurity in Scotland today.

Briefing

Public attitudes

Savings, debt and assets

Social security

Housing

Work

Tackling economic insecurity could be key to rebuilding trust in Scottish politics

JRF's latest Scotland polling analysis shows minor changes are not enough. Economic and political systems must be reshaped to provide everyone in Scotland with the security they deserve.

Comment

Public attitudes

Cost of living

Scottish political parties must address economic insecurity

Economic insecurity is shaping how people in Scotland vote, think about politics, and if they believe change is possible at all — particularity those facing the most pressure.

Briefing

Public attitudes

Cost of living

Poverty in Scotland 2025

Poverty is still too high, people are feeling overlooked and ignored by politicians - the next Scottish Parliament is vital for a better future for children in Scotland.

Report

Child poverty

What drives poverty and inequality, and how can governments tackle them?

How can the structures and systems causing inequality be redesigned to create a fairer and more equal society?

Alternative voice: inclusive decision-making empowering Dundee’s community

What key aspects and principles make this community's participatory approach successful? Dundee people with lived experience of poverty share their thoughts.

Briefing

Power and participation

Poverty in Scotland 2024

This year our report asks how effective social security is at reducing poverty and advancing equality in Scotland.

Report

Social security

Poverty in Scotland 2023

This year’s State of the Nation report looks in detail at whether work is working for people in Scotland.

Report

Work