The organisation was set up to offer information, guidance and allergy-related training to the food industry. David’s work with allergy began in January 1994 when he co-founded the Anaphylaxis Campaign after his 17-year-old daughter Sarah died from an allergic reaction to peanuts. As Director of the organisation, he built up strong contacts throughout the food industry and was awarded an OBE for his allergy work in 2005. David retired from full-time work with the Campaign at the end of 2009, but has retained a role with the charity providing information for its corporate members. He has the honorary title of Vice President of the organisation.