Dave has lived in Tower Hamlets since 1974 and is qualified in Social Work and Community & Youth Work. He is Chair of the Tower Hamlets & City of London Youth Justice Management Board and a Youth and Family Magistrate (Lead Family Magistrate for East London). He pioneered the creation of Dockland’s Water Sports Centres, including DSWC. He was CEO of a charity accommodating 600 homeless and vulnerable young people in east London. He has served as a local councillor and trustee of many charities.