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David Clifford is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton specializing in the interface of demography and social policy with a particular focus on the voluntary sector and volunteering. His current research critically examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the income of charitable organizations, reflecting on the social policy themes that arise from this crisis. He has contributed to significant findings published in academic journals like 'Sociology,' where his work analyzes trends in volunteering and trusteeship in England and Wales across different birth cohorts, highlighting a significant decline in volunteer participation over time. David completed his undergraduate studies in geography at St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford, followed by an MSc in Social Statistics and a PhD in Demography from the University of Southampton. As a member of various research groups, including Family Social Demography, his scholarly contributions aim to shed light on the evolving nature of volunteering and its implications for civil society.