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Dave is Co-chair of the Trustees Board, a role he shares with Kathryn Mudge.

He works as Head of Business Development for Key Fund Investments, a social investor operating across the North of England.

With over 20 years’ experience of social enterprise and community development he has learned a lot about what does and doesn’t work in community engagement and regeneration. Dave previously spent 5 years as a consultant after 13 years working for social enterprise business support specialists SCEDU in Yorkshire, his last 5 years there as Chief Executive.

Dave has also always maintained an active engagement in community organisations having served on the board of a number of local charities and social enterprises covering childcare, recycling and finance. Dave is also a member of The University of Sheffield Enterprise Advisory Board.