The Scottish Churches Housing Action (SCHA) has appointed David Cressey as its new Chief Executive.

Mr Cressey will take up his new role in March and succeed current Chief Executive Alastair Cameron who is retiring.

With a background in housing, initially in Lincolnshire, and subsequently with Scottish Borders Council, Mr Cressey is currently working as a Programme Manager with Forest Enterprise Scotland.

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Speaking on his new role, Mr Cressey said: "I am absolutely delighted and honoured to be asked to serve as Chief Executive for Scottish Churches Housing Action. I know much has already been done in Scotland to tackle the scourge of homelessness but much more still needs to be accomplished if we are see our vision of ending homelessness become a reality.

"I believe the church is at the heart of that endeavour and I look forward to working with partners across the churches to support ongoing work, developing new projects that support homeless people and ensuring that every person in Scotland has a secure and affordable place they can call home."

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