Has over 25 years’ experience of working in the voluntary and community sector. This includes seven successful years as Chief Executive of Islington Voluntary Action Council, and a variety of other achievements, including setting up and managing PEACe, LVSC’s much-respected employment and personnel service. David is multi-skilled and experienced. He has published work in a variety of respected publications, has supported, trained and advised literally hundreds of voluntary organisations, voluntary sector workers, volunteers and trustees, and taken the lead in the development of numerous voluntary and public sector partnerships and networks and in developing VCS involvement in Local Area Agreements.
David is a qualified graphic designer and has an MA in Industrial relations and Human Resource Management. David has worked for numerous organisations throughout the UK carrying out a wide variety of work - ranging from fundraising and business planning through management and HR issues to research and training. See the appropriately titled pages for further details and services available.
Please note that "Toosh Limited" no longer exists, but David Abse is still operating as a freelance consultant, trainer and researcher as described.