New Role for Church and Society Council Secretary

Wednesday March 19 2014

The poverty and homelessness charity Edinburgh Cyrenians has announced the appointment of the Rev Ewan Aitken, Secretary of the Church of Scotland's Church and Society Council, as its new chief executive.

Ewan, a son of the manse, is also the former Leader of City of Edinburgh Council.

The Chair of the Cyrenians Board, Ian Macmillan, said: “We are delighted to appoint Ewan Aitken as Chief Executive Officer. Ewan is an accomplished and gifted leader, who shares our passion for social justice, and, in his personal and professional life, has demonstrated a commitment to serve others.”

Ewan Aitken said: “I am honoured to have been given the chance to take a leading role with Cyrenians, an organisation which I know well from my time on the Council. I have long been impressed by their creativity and their commitment to some of the most excluded in our society. Their willingness to walk unconditionally with folk who are struggling with life, is inspirational. Sadly, given recent economic challenges and significant reductions in the size of safety net provided by the State, the numbers requiring this kind of support will only increase."

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james knight - Thursday, March 20th, 2014

“Well done Ewan. I am sure you will be a success in your new position. May you raise the profile of the Cyrenians and give voice to the disadvantaged in this city of two halves.”

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