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.
Email: annie.mckenzie@jrf.org.uk
With targets missed and poverty too high, radical change is needed. Local government needs to play a bigger role in poverty reduction, both in their delivery and in a healthier relationship with the Scottish Government.
How can the structures and systems causing inequality be redesigned to create a fairer and more equal society?
Any serious attempt at reducing economic insecurity must consider its disproportionate impact on disabled people.
This briefing explores what is driving widespread feelings of economic insecurity in Scotland today.
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.
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.
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.
What key aspects and principles make this community's participatory approach successful? Dundee people with lived experience of poverty share their thoughts.
This year our report asks how effective social security is at reducing poverty and advancing equality in Scotland.