9 December 2024
NEW AMBASSADOR FOR VETERANS HOUSING SCOTLAND
Bailie Chris Ahern has become the latest Ambassador for Veterans Housing Scotland. He was first elected as a Councillor of the Perth City Ward in 2017 and re-elected in 2022.
He is a veteran of the Royal Air Force and having served at home and in Germany was delighted to become the Armed Forces and Veterans Champion for Perth and Kinross in 2017. He said: ‘I have made the issues of veterans and awareness of veterans a priority. I have, along with the Perth Veterans Association, secured the erection of a new War memorial in Perth, something that veterans and families In Perth & Kinross have been asking for, for a long time.
‘Veterans Housing Scotland are doing amazing things for veterans. I am delighted to be able to be involved in sharing their story and ensuring that our veterans are able to live in comfort and safety. Securing a safe home is vital in helping veterans mental health by providing a secure base for them and their families provided by an organisation that understands their needs.’
Kevin Gray, Chief Executive of Veterans Housing Scotland, added: ‘We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our team of VHS Ambassadors. His knowledge and passion for our sector coupled with his own military experience are extremely valuable for us and we are grateful that he has chosen to work with us.’
Other VHS Ambassadors include TV Presenter Lorraine Kelly and business entrepreneur John Jenkins.
