Professional
- Fellow Institute of Directors – 1983 onwards
- Fellow of the RSA - 1999 onwards
- Member - Institute of Fiscal Studies – for over 20 years
- Member - Institute of Knowledge Transfer - 2009 onwards
Wine Related
- Commanderie de Bordeaux a Manchester – Maître (Chairman), a group of 80+ members with an interest in the fine wines of Bordeaux. The Commanderie meets regularly to enjoy outstanding food matched with excellent fruity white wines and mature elegant red wines in the Bordeaux region.
See www.manchestercommanderie.org - Member - Chante Flute de Mercury, a group enjoying wines of Burgundy
- Founder - Great Budworth Wine Group - 23+ year history of wine tastings in North Cheshire and elsewhere, including overseas trips to Alsace, South Africa, Argentina, etc.
Community
- Great Budworth Church Restoration Fund – Chairman. Details of the Church may be found at www.greatbudworthchurch.org
- Ashley and Ashley Wanderers Doddington Shoot - wild life preservation groups
- Treasurer - Davenport Lodge
- Member various committees and groups involved in charitable work and other activities.
Educational Other
In addition to a Lancaster University (Hons) degree in Operational Research , Mathematics and Economics and Postgraduate Qualification at Manchester Business School - for fun, Don sought a Diploma in Public Speaking from LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). This qualification certifies an ability to teach presentational skills. Short training sessions in successful public speaking and effective presentations are sometimes provided to staff of client companies.
In addition to a Lancaster University (Hons) degree in Operational Research , Mathematics and Economics and Postgraduate Qualification at Manchester Business School - for fun, Don sought a Diploma in Public Speaking from LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). This qualification certifies an ability to teach presentational skills. Short training sessions in successful public speaking and effective presentations are sometimes provided to staff of client companies.