Manifesto for a Wellbeing Economy
Designed by Our Members, Rooted in Wellbeing
Our 2026 Manifesto for a Wellbeing Economy sets out a bold, member-led plan to redesign Scotland’s economy for people and planet ahead of the Scottish Parliament election.
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Across Scotland, people are struggling with the cost of living, under-funded public services and a worsening climate and nature crisis. The current economic model is not delivering secure, sustainable lives and trust in politics is low.
Co-designed with our members, including charities, community organisations, economists, businesses and trade unions, this manifesto outlines practical and transformative policies that the Scottish Parliament can deliver in the next term.
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We propose an economy that prioritises wellbeing, fairness and sustainability, built around five core principles:
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Dignity: Deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee for Scotland, ensuring good jobs, strong public services and social security that protects everyone from poverty.
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Nature: Enshrine the human right to a healthy environment in Scots law and accelerate climate and nature action.
Fairness: Scale up community wealth building, co-operatives and democratic business models so wealth stays local and inequality is reduced.
Purpose: Create a new economic strategy for Scotland, guided by a citizen’s assembly and focused on collective wellbeing rather than GDP growth.
Participation: Invest in community-led spaces and local democracy, giving people real power over the decisions that shape their lives.
Together, these proposals show how Scotland can build a Wellbeing Economy that delivers good lives for all, now and for future generations.