David Duke MBE

Founder & CEO
Street Soccer Scotland & London

David Duke MBE is a social entrepreneur dedicated to creating meaningful change for people facing some of society’s toughest challenges. As founder and CEO of Street Soccer Scotland and Street Soccer London, he has spent over 15 years using the power of football to support adults and young people experiencing homelessness, isolation and disadvantage. He also established Change Centre Scotland, a sport and education hub focused on wellbeing, community and personal development.

Drawing on his own lived experience, David works alongside governments, charities, athletes and global leaders to shape programmes that promote inclusion and long‑term opportunity. He serves on national advisory groups, supports UNICEF Scotland, and advises AR26 Charity. A regular contributor to global forums including TEDx, Beyond Sport and COP26, David has been recognised as a CNN Hero, a Sunday Times Change Maker, and an Advocate for Homewards, led by HRH Prince William.