David Link

A community and third sector practitioner and educator with over 30 years' experience spanning social enterprise directorship, community business development, and third sector capacity-building across Dumfries and Galloway. A proven track record at board level of overseeing budgets, strategy and risk across multiple trading companies, including sustained success under strict external financial audit. Experienced in chairing multi-agency partnerships and influencing organisations with differing priorities toward shared outcomes, and in embedding inclusive practice into service design and delivery. Author of a governance guide for third sector trustees, bringing current, practical knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing mission-led organisations to any board.