A mental health charity has appointed a new chief executive officer who used to work for Blackburn Rovers.

Lancashire Mind has announced the appointment of David Dunwell as their new CEO.

David’s professional leadership background is in the third sector, and he currently works as CEO of Fleetwood Town Community Trust.

He previously worked as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Blackburn Rovers Community Trust. 

Within both organisations, David has supported and overseen projects in similar spheres to the work Lancashire Mind undertakes, including schools’ programmes, employability initiatives, adult training and mental health support sessions.

David said: “I am genuinely honoured to have been offered this prestigious role as CEO at Lancashire Mind and I’m really looking forward to meeting all the team and leading the organisation into the next chapter of its journey. 

“As somebody with a genuine passion for mental health - due to several close friends and family members experiencing poor mental health – this opportunity is a perfect fit.

“I’ll be marrying my existing skillset and experiences with a cause I truly care about, based in the town and county where I have always worked and called home.” 

Chair of trustees, Janet Richmond said: "I’ve been working with David in his capacity as a trustee over the last 12 months and I'm delighted that he is now going to be taking up the role of CEO, to lead the wonderful team that we have at Lancashire Mind. “

David brings with him a network of contacts in the third and health sectors across Lancashire, whilst having a track record and experience in fundraising, governance and other key knowledge areas.