David Whalley

David Whalley is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in social work and service development within the community sector. Since April 2020, David has served as Service Development Manager and previously as Area Support Coordinator for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Prior experience includes roles as a Social Worker at Newcastle City Council, focusing on young people in care and unaccompanied asylum seekers, and as a Regional Project Officer at Youth Homeless North East, advocating for homeless youth. David's earlier positions include facilitating organizational development at North East Ambulance Service and working on the SCARPA Project at The Children's Society, addressing the needs of vulnerable children. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Sunderland and a degree in Politics and Sociology from Northumbria University.