TV’s Dave stands firm in support of Clarets

By Lancashire Business View

04 Aug 2017

One of Burnley FC’s big name sponsors is set to renew his support to the club that he has backed financially for more than a decade.

Dave Fishwick has sponsored the historic Cricket Field Stand for 15 years but is stepping aside from that commitment.

“I now want to provide more direct support and I am looking to purchase some shares in the club,” said the popular businessman and television personality.

“When I first became involved in sponsoring the Clarets, the money we provided through sponsorship was vital to the club’s finances.

“But things have changed with fantastic revenues coming into the club through TV and other deals.

“While that’s great news for the club, I want to be sure that what I do can really make a difference.

“What I’m best at is running successful businesses and helping other people make their businesses more successful.

“And that’s what my intention is at the football club,” added Dave who is looking at possibilities to purchase some shares through private channels from existing shareholders.

Dave doesn’t have ambitions to sit on the board of directors, but he is offering himself as a key adviser should he be successful in securing a shareholding.

“By sitting just on the fringes as a shareholder, I can be very useful to Burnley FC,” he added. “One of my strengths is seeing things differently and that can be more effective when you are one step away from executive control.”

Dave’s stand sponsorship coincided with a dramatic period in the Clarets’ history which has seen three promotions and two relegations.

He said: “It has been a real rollercoaster, not only for me but for everyone who supports the club.

“We’ve had our lows and our highs, thankfully at the moment it is the latter!”

Dave made his mark in business as owner of David Fishwick Van and Minibus Sales, the largest supplier of minibuses in Britain.

He came to wider attention after setting up Burnley Savings and Loans, branded as Bank on Dave.

The opening of the business led to BAFTA award-winning Channel 4 shows, Bank of Dave, which were also broadcast internationally, and spawned the Sunday Times Business Bestseller book of the same name.

His is currently in the final stages of obtaining a full banking licence which would enable him to launch a high street banking group; meaning Dave is on track to become the youngest person in the world to own a bank.

Since his first television foray, Dave has fronted a variety of other Channel 4 programmes including Can Property Pay Your Wages, Dave’s Guide to Spending Money and The Shopper’s Guide to Saving Money.

More television programmes are planned and Dave has begun work on a huge and brand new six-part series for Channel 4, How to Get Rich Quick.

He is also an in-demand speaker at corporate events, an expert media commentator and writes columns for two national newspapers.

Away from work, Dave supports a number of charitable projects and on his sporting agenda is a desire to give increased support to grassroots operations.

“Helping to encourage and develop the talent of the future is something which is really satisfying,” he added. “Sport can also provide a focus for young people and that’s something I’d like to encourage.”

Latest news

1

UAP gears up for growth with private investment, CERN funding, and global recognition Brendan Cornthwaite, founder and CEO of UAP

UAP gears up for growth with private investment, CERN funding, and global recognition

23 Sep 2025

2

Capital gains for Graham and Brown as showroom opens in London Graham and Brown King's Road in London

Capital gains for Graham and Brown as showroom opens in London

19 Sep 2025

3

Pleasure Beach Resort takes home four prizes at UK Theme Park Awards Pleasure Beach Resort’s David Hill, head of rides, and Stuart Cumming, marketing manager with the awards

Pleasure Beach Resort takes home four prizes at UK Theme Park Awards

18 Sep 2025

4

Brookhouse Aerospace invests more than £500k in additional machinery to support growth Brookhouse Aerospace machining facility

Brookhouse Aerospace invests more than £500k in additional machinery to support growth

18 Sep 2025

5

Growth Plan maps out £20bn-plus investment journey Mo Isap from the Lancashire Business Board with the plan

Growth Plan maps out £20bn-plus investment journey

18 Sep 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
CMI Level 5 Project Management Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course

Preston Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 17:00

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

Your Business, Your Region: Making sense of devolution and Local Government Reorganisation
Chorley Council breakfast event new
LBV Hub Networking
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025

Your Business, Your Region: Making sense of devolution and Local Government Reorganisation

Worden Hall, Leyland, PR25 3DH

08:00 - 11:00

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: September
Sept Freelancer (1).png.png
LBV Hub Networking
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: September

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 11:30

Speed Networking with BNI
2.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2025

Speed Networking with BNI

Chorley Football Club, Chorley, PR7 3DU

16:00 - 19:00

The Marketing Meetup IRL: Lancashire - September
TMM Lancashire
LBV Hub Networking
25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025

The Marketing Meetup IRL: Lancashire - September

Chorley, PR7 2SL

18:00 - 20:00

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) drop-in day
MTD drop in session.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) drop-in day

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) drop-in day, Blackburn, BB1 5QB

10:00 - 16:00

The Marketing Metrics That Matter – Sept 25
Metris 25.09.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025

The Marketing Metrics That Matter – Sept 25

Door4 Office, Burnley Wharf, Burnley, BB11 1JG

09:00 - 11:00

Help to grow management course
Help to grow - barriers to growth.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
26 Sep 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Help to grow management course

Preston Campus , Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 15:00

The Future of Work: Tech, teams and thriving in a changing world
Oct PTC.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
07 Oct 2025 - 07 Oct 2025

The Future of Work: Tech, teams and thriving in a changing world

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

Chamber Breakfast Networking – October
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
07 Oct 2025 - 07 Oct 2025

Chamber Breakfast Networking – October

Soul Bowl, Morecambe, LA4 4BU

08:00 - 10:00

HR Recharge: Empowering today’s workforce, transforming tomorrow’s workplace
Muted Blue (4).png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
08 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025

HR Recharge: Empowering today’s workforce, transforming tomorrow’s workplace

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Burnley, BB12 0RT

08:30 - 13:30

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV124 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin