Poverty in Scotland: Can We Do More?

A day to raise awareness and be inspired to action.
About this Event

This event will dive into the reality of poverty in Scotland. We'll hear from a range of speakers working on the frontline, chat about what's being done and explore ways we can do more to help. It's a chance to connect, share ideas, and spark change. Event organised by the Caritas, Justice & Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh.

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Teas/Coffee
🕑: 10:30 AM
Welcome
Host: Canon Brian Gowans
🕑: 10:50 AM
Sarah Corbett - Scottish Government
🕑: 11:40 AM
Comfort Break
🕑: 11:50 AM
Peter Kelly - Poverty Alliance
🕑: 12:40 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:20 PM
Patricia McCartney - Society of St Vincent de Paul

Info: Also speaking will be Sr Maria Robb and Margo Morris.

🕑: 02:00 PM
Fr Tony Lappin
🕑: 02:40 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 03:10 PM
Comfort Break
🕑: 03:20 PM
Where do we go from here?

Info: Small group discussions – what’s going on in our parishes (10 mins plus 10 mins plenary).

🕑: 03:45 PM
Commitment to action – what more can your parish do?
🕑: 03:55 PM - 04:00 PM
Thanks and close