David Price

David Price joined the Board in late 2024. He brings with him a wealth of experience from his time as a former County Councillor and as the former High Sheriff of Powys.

“My involvement with the voluntary sector in Powys is wide and varied, and began as a member of the Young Farmers’ movement 50 years ago. YFC is a classic example of how an organisation would not be able to function effectively without the benefit of Club Leaders, who as volunteers, give freely of their time to give back to an organisation that once gave them so much. Having been a YFC Club Leader for 35 years I am aware of the ever changing issues facing such an organisation, ranging from rural isolation, financial instability, through to inclusion and safeguarding.
I served as a Powys County Councillor for 23 years (1999 to 2022) and that afforded me the opportunity to observe the development of PAVO from its formative years. In that role I regularly attended PAVO conferences, becoming aware of the opportunities and challenges the organisation faced in supporting the 3rd Sector, be they individuals, organisations or communities.
When Chair of Council in 2009, I welcomed the then PAVO CEO Carl Cooper, to my office to learn more about the organisation.  I visited PAVO offices and met Clair Swales, the current CEO, and was interested to learn of developments within the organisation. I was particularly interested to hear of the befriending service, and the essential role it plays in meeting the needs of isolated and lonely individuals within our county.
I also had the pleasure of attending the Farming Fit launch at the 2024 Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, an innovative way of taking health checks to the farming community, and an excellent example of collaborative working alongside the Health Board.
In 2018 I had the honour of being appointed as High Sheriff of Powys. One of the fundamental roles of that ancient office is to support the voluntary sector, and I ensured I met with as many voluntary organisations that I could right across Powys. It was humbling and extremely rewarding to learn of and observe the fantastic work that goes on by an army of ‘unsung heroes’, who support and enrich the lives of many others.”