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SCVO
19th March 2022 admin

Age Scotland launches media guide to help make ageism old news

The guide aims to ensure the media avoid ageist and negative stereotypes in the messages and images they use.

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19th March 2022 admin

Sarah Vibert: My vision for NCVO and our membership community

NCVO recently announced Sarah Vibert as our new permanent CEO. Here, Sarah shares her vision for the organisation and the

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SCVO
18th March 2022 admin

DEC sees Ukraine appeal become its 2nd biggest of all time

Only surpassed by 2004’s Asian Tsunami Appeal

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SCVO
18th March 2022 admin

Charity says UK ministers must step in and rise Universal Credit levels

“This isn’t right. We know the situation is only set to get worse and we cannot wait any longer.” 

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SCVO
18th March 2022 admin

Sector sees a “wave of charitability” following Ukraine crisis

Donations soar after Russian invasion

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SCVO
18th March 2022 admin

Sight and hearing loss group urges everyone to fill in census

Support is on hand to help complete the form

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SCVO
17th March 2022 admin

Social enterprises saving Scots millions

Thousands already helped

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SCVO
17th March 2022 admin

New report shows Scotland’s carbon footprint on the rise

Figures published by the Scottish Government on Tuesday show Scotland’s global greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2018.

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SCVO
17th March 2022 admin

Charities say Scottish Government must maximise social security payments

“This is a vital opportunity to strengthen our social security system and help prevent parents from having to turn to

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SCVO
17th March 2022 admin

Scotland announce charity football match to raise funds for Ukraine crisis

The match was arranged following FIFA’s decision to postpone the World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final against Ukraine.

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17th March 2022 admin

BBC Children in Need announce £3m Youth Social Action Fund with the #iwill Fund

BBC Children in Need’s new partnership will deliver £3million to UK organisations embedding youth social action in their work. 

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SCVO
16th March 2022 admin

Camelot loses National Lottery licence to bidder pledging much more to good causes

Lottery operator ran the game since its inception 28 years ago

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SCVO
16th March 2022 admin

Unpaid carers facing cost-of-living timebomb

Charities warn carers can’t cope financially

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SCVO
16th March 2022 admin

Benefits of four-day week revealed in new study by Scots charity

Win-win for staff and employers

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SCVO
16th March 2022 admin

Dip in staff numbers employed by charities

Covid pandemic cited as a factor

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SCVO
16th March 2022 admin

Social Bite expands south and opens coffee shop in London

Pastures new for the sandwich chain

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SCVO
16th March 2022 admin

TFN magazine’s March edition is out now – read it here!

Mag looks at charities and the arms industry

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Uncategorized
16th March 2022 admin

Remarkable Partnerships Blog

This guest blog features Remarkable Partnerships which is a consultancy helping charities create major, long-term corporate partnerships.

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Uncategorized
16th March 2022 admin

The inside track: March 2022

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month we consider a new preferred candidate

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SCVO
15th March 2022 admin

Thousands of children remain trapped in temporary housing in Scotland charity warns

Councils are failing children when it comes to housing

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SCVO
15th March 2022 admin

Support guide for kinship carers is launched

It contains all the information kinship carers need to ensure they get the support to which they may be entitled 

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SCVO
15th March 2022 admin

Charity claims government must include targets to measure consumption progress

The potential ban will be put forward in a consultation on a new Circular Economy Bill, to be published in

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SCVO
15th March 2022 admin

EXCLUSIVE: stalker jailed after harassing Scottish charity’s CEO for years

He warned, “Alloa is going to have bigger headlines than Christchurch, New Zealand”

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15th March 2022 admin

Learners’ impact stories – coaching and mentoring

NICVA  has been delivering ILM level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring for many years and has trained hundreds of coaches and

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SCVO
12th March 2022 admin

Children’s hospice charity unveil new director of people and strategy

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SCVO
12th March 2022 admin

Scammers target Ukraine donations

Charity warns public to beware

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SCVO
12th March 2022 admin

Glasgow charity deliver £150,000 donations for Ukrainian refugees

In ten days an incredible £150,000 has been raised from a wide variety of sources.

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12th March 2022 admin

New communication training series 2022

NICVA has launched its new communication training series March – September 2022. Working in partnership with Bespoke Communications and Roger Gowdy we

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WCVA
12th March 2022 admin

Last chance for growth & asset development funding

As the clock runs down on European funding, groups are being encouraged to apply for the final rounds of the

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SCVO
11th March 2022 admin

Student buys ambulance for charity efforts in Ukraine

He has previously delivered 30 ambulances to conflict zones in Burma, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen

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SCVO
11th March 2022 admin

Leading fascists could see hardline splinter group in Scotland

Advocacy group Hope not Hate published their annual report – State of HATE 2022: On The March Again. 

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SCVO
11th March 2022 admin

Campaigners urge: scrap the cap

In Scotland more than 6,000 households are affected

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SCVO
11th March 2022 admin

Large-scale environmental protest to hit oil refineries

XR has said it plans to stop the harm at the source and create enough disruption to force the UK

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SCVO
10th March 2022 admin

New CEO at UK’s biggest children’s charity

All change at the top

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SCVO
10th March 2022 admin

Charities join in call for protections for disabled people in Ukraine

Reports suggest there are approximately three million disabled people in Ukraine.

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SCVO
10th March 2022 admin

Senscot faces closure as it loses core funding

Social Enterprise Scotland will be funded instead

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SCVO
10th March 2022 admin

Hundreds of thousands of Scots households set to be dragged into fuel poverty, charity warns

57 per cent of people living in the Western Isles will soon be spending more than 10 per cent of

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SCVO
9th March 2022 admin

Proposed laws could see Scotland become world leader in tackling misogyny

The research calls for the creation of a Misogyny and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act.

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SCVO
9th March 2022 admin

Citizens Advice launch fresh campaign to tackle household debt

The campaign seeks to encourage people that they are not alone in facing debt and to get advice.

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SCVO
9th March 2022 admin

Scots charity rewarded for innovative life-saving services

Deserved recognition for its work helping families cope with drugs misuse

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SCVO
9th March 2022 admin

SCVO claims economic plans ignore importance of voluntary sector

“This is not an inclusive strategy, and there is little evidence of the Scottish Government respecting the strengths or drawing

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SCVO
8th March 2022 admin

People with MND face suitable housing crisis

Wating times far too long

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SCVO
8th March 2022 admin

DEC Ukraine appeal hits £100m as charities appeal for cash not goods

Fastest growing refugee crisis since second world war

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SCVO
8th March 2022 admin

Kyiv Declaration: Ukrainian civil society defiant in face of Putin’s onslaught

Warnings made that human rights groups could be targeted by Russian occupation forces

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SCVO
8th March 2022 admin

Glasgow charity thanks public for Ukraine aid donations

The first tranche of requested aid left Glasgow on Monday, with a second second truck of high value frontline humanitarian

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8th March 2022 admin

Responding to the crisis in Ukraine

We all have been horrified by what is happening in Ukraine and naturally want to help. Charities are active in Ukraine

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WCVA
8th March 2022 admin

Free nature training for Welsh community groups

New course dates announced for free online training places for community groups in Wales who’d like to protect and restore

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SCVO
5th March 2022 admin

Disasters Emergency Committee launches Ukraine appeal

Around 800,000 people have fled Ukraine in the last week.

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SCVO
5th March 2022 admin

Scottish Government gives funding to Scotish charity supporting Ukraine

Cash will provide immediate assistance to people forced to flee

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SCVO
5th March 2022 admin

Home truths: top authors back Scottish homelessness charity on its birthday

Rock Trust has published an anthology of writing, called All The Way Home

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SCVO
5th March 2022 admin

Charities urged to ensure engagement with politicians is targeted

A new study found that MPs and councillors across the UK prefer personalised communications.

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SCVO
5th March 2022 admin

Housing group helps tenants with fuel bills

Rising costs have made the group intervene with voucher scheme

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SCVO
5th March 2022 admin

Charities urge MSPs to support important step forward for trans rights

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SCVO
5th March 2022 admin

Suicide awareness group expands service

Suicide remains biggest killer of men under 50

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WCVA
5th March 2022 admin

Voluntary sector support for Ukraine

As the crisis in Ukraine intensifies, voluntary organisations and volunteers are rallying around to provide support. Here’s an overview of

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SCVO
4th March 2022 admin

Samaritans unveil new Scotland committee chair and trustee

Samaritans Scotland is set to welcome Amanda Millar as its new Scotland Committee chair and the Scotland trustee for Samaritans

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SCVO
4th March 2022 admin

Lottery body calls government review “timid”

Far more was expected to expand the role of society lotteries in the UK

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SCVO
4th March 2022 admin

Charities call for clarity on future of lifeline scheme funding

Around 250,000 households in Scotland should be eligible for the discount based on existing rules.

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4th March 2022 admin

Family Office Generation Game

Report March 2022   The report considered the key trends that will shape discussions around wealth stewardship as families and

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WCVA
4th March 2022 admin

Charities Act will lead to changes for charities in Wales

UK Government’s Charities Act has been given Royal Assent. The Act, previously announced in last year’s Queen’s Speech, makes several

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SCVO
3rd March 2022 admin

Government’s strategy must look beyond narrow pursuit of economic growth, charities claim

Ms Forbes said the strategy will offer renewed clarity on Scotland’s economic vision.

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SCVO
3rd March 2022 admin

“System change”: Calls for overhaul of third sector funding

The SCVO told MSPs that multi-year funding is a must to allow voluntary organisations to continue their work.

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Uncategorized
3rd March 2022 admin

Human Resources Manager (maternity cover) Part Time HRM’22

A varied, standalone role, NICVA’s HR Manager is responsible for implementing the HR strategy & providing HR advice. NB: Readvertisement with amended criteria.

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Uncategorized
3rd March 2022 admin

NJC Payscales for 2021/22

The National Joint Council for Local Government Services pay agreement has been confirmed, with a cost of living increase of

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Uncategorized
3rd March 2022 admin

How charities and civil society can support Ukraine

The situation in Ukraine is devastating and urgent. Civil society organisations are on the frontline of this war – inside

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SCVO
2nd March 2022 admin

Voluntary sector mobilises support to help Ukraine

Millions face a humanitarian disaster

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SCVO
2nd March 2022 admin

Employment rights tsar needed to crack down on bad bosses

Rights charity leads the call

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SCVO
2nd March 2022 admin

Young Scots have their voice heard by first minister and her cabinet

Big day for young Scots as they head to Bute House

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SCVO
2nd March 2022 admin

Ukraine crisis: how you can help

Work is being done across Scotland and beyond to support those on the ground in Ukraine

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SCVO
2nd March 2022 admin

Pioneering mental health charity puts lived experiences at the heart of new brand

Penumbra has a new tagline – Your Journey. Your Way.

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SCVO
2nd March 2022 admin

Scotland must play its part in averting climate disaster, campaigners warn

We can’t talk a good game on the international stage and fail to deliver at home. We must give and

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SCVO
2nd March 2022 admin

Young disabled people call for the right to live the lives they choose

Divergent Influencers will hold conference this week

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2nd March 2022 admin

NJC 2021 – 2022 PAY UPDATE

The 2021 pay offer of 1.75% has been agreed with Unison and GMB unions.

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SCVO
1st March 2022 admin

Party leaders unite around LGBT equality to celebrate Purple Friday

As well as raising awareness, Purple Friday aims to raise £20,000 towards the LGBT Youth Scotland’s services

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SCVO
1st March 2022 admin

Children in Ukraine caught in crossfire must be protected warns aid group

War is beginning to pay heavy toll on innocent lives

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SCVO
1st March 2022 admin

Charities welcome improved law limiting cruel sports in Scotland

“A real ban on fox hunting is something that the Scottish people overwhelmingly support.”

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WCVA
1st March 2022 admin

Volunteering Wales grants are back!

We’ve just re-launched the Volunteering Wales grant scheme for projects that will support positive volunteering experience, tackle barriers to volunteering

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SCVO
26th February 2022 admin

Captain Tom Day cancelled amid Charity Commission probe

Planned day was set to emulate major fundraisers like Comic Relief

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SCVO
26th February 2022 admin

Football charity is transforming young lives

Backing from SPL player

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SCVO
26th February 2022 admin

Invasion has put 7.5 million children at risk across Ukraine

Save the Children is calling on all parties to agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities

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Uncategorized
26th February 2022 admin

Non-functioning Northern Ireland Executive has negative impact on our daily lives. 

With the absence of a functioning Executive, we are in a further period of damaging inertia.  Important decisions legally cannot

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Uncategorized
26th February 2022 admin

Accredited Online Cyber Security training opportunity from Belfast Met

Belfast Met are providing an opportunity for voluntary, community, charities and social enterprises to attend a five day Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials

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Uncategorized
26th February 2022 admin

#AE2022: VCSE Sector Manifestos

On the 5 May 2022, Northern Ireland will head to the polls to elect a new cohort of MLAs for

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Uncategorized
26th February 2022 admin

NICVA response on the draft gambling codes of practice

NICVA has submitted a response to the Department for Communities consultation on the draft code of practice for gambling operators

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Uncategorized
26th February 2022 admin

Volunteering round-up: February 2022

Welcome to February’s volunteering round-up, with the latest sector updates and training opportunities. Vision for Volunteering launch The Vision for Volunteering is

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SCVO
25th February 2022 admin

Income from wills boosts sector income

House prices contributed to strong performance from legacies

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SCVO
25th February 2022 admin

Direct grants available for those most vulnerable

Cost of living increases is making life worse for those with cancer

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25th February 2022 admin

Time is running out to save critical services to help the most vulnerable

NICVA issued a statement today to reflect the concern that members have expressed regarding the continuation of critical services funded

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Uncategorized
25th February 2022 admin

Governance round-up: February 2022

Kids Company report This month saw the publication of the long-awaited Charity Commission report into the closure of Kids Company,

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SCVO
24th February 2022 admin

Charities warn child poverty levels are stopping progress on attainment gap

The Scottish Attainment Challenge was launched in 2015.

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SCVO
24th February 2022 admin

Kezia Dugdale set to become chair of Shelter Scotland

The ex-MSP will replace the outgoing Rob Hayward having been a member of the committee since 2020. 

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SCVO
24th February 2022 admin

Sleep out returns to Edinburgh

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year

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SCVO
24th February 2022 admin

Victim Support launches new language guide

More sensitive language needed to communicate with, and about, people impacted by crime

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SCVO
24th February 2022 admin

Work underway to make Scotland a Good Food Nation, MSPs told

The Good Food Nation Bill would see public bodies produce good food nation plans to support social and economic wellbeing

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SCVO
24th February 2022 admin

Scotland’s third sector unites to oppose Borders Bill

Charities from across the country underlined their opposition to the proposed legislation ahead of a Holyrood debate.

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SCVO
24th February 2022 admin

Nearly one in ten worried about putting food on table

In some areas 14 per cent of people saying they worry about running out of food. 

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SCVO
24th February 2022 admin

Polling warns of rising cost of living fears

The news comes as the energy price cap is set to increase by £693 in April. 

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SCVO
23rd February 2022 admin

Scottish Government in row over National Care Service contracts

Ministers are under pressure to end the involvement of multinational consultants in setting up the public service

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SCVO
23rd February 2022 admin

Gardening group aids post-Covid recovery

Garden has evolved into a place of safety

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SCVO
23rd February 2022 admin

New chair for campaigning housing charity

Alasdair McKee takes over from Rani Dhanda at PAIH

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