David Allan, Our Trustee

David was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011 and started volunteering with Parkinson’s UK 2 years later. He founded the Young Parkinson’s Cafe in the Forth Valley area, providing a space for people to come together for support, practical suggestions and fun.

David had a deep engagement with politics and was driven to change things for the better. He was a powerful advocate for people with Parkinson's.

He was appointed as trustee for Scotland in 2019, with a vision to bridge the gap between the people on the ground and the charity. He brought and shared incredible insights about the needs of the Parkinson’s community at large, but particularly what it means to live with Parkinson’s in Scotland. 

In that time, he helped us to overcome many of the challenges and championed making the most of volunteers’ skills and people's experiences, including sharing his own, to raise awareness and understanding of the condition. 

He will be missed by everyone at the charity, the Parkinson’s community and his beloved dog, Angus. 

Our thoughts are with his husband, Bram, his family and many friends at this time.