year with SCVO and, according to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee the previous day, the UK,The Gathering was an increasingly popular showcase for the best of voluntary and third sector organisations,and earlier in the year 3,200 people had visited the Gathering over its two days, with its 42 events,and 110 exhibitors.,Of course, that could be a mixed blessing, because people are not simply good and co-operative.