“When people believe in what you’re trying to do, that brings a responsibility to keep pushing forward and make sure the work really makes a difference.”

David Duke MBE’s life changed when he had the chance to represent Scotland — playing in, and then coaching, the Homeless World Cup. Inspired to use football as a force for social change, he founded Street Soccer Scotland and Street Soccer London, supporting people across the UK through sport, education, and personal development. He now works with governments, NGOs, and organisations including Nike, UEFA, and Prince William’s Homewards project to design social inclusion programmes. David combines his lived experience with global insight, making him a leading voice in social change and the use of sport to improve lives.