Dave Fishwick David “Dave” Fishwick (born March 1971, in Nelson, Lancashire, England) is a British entrepreneur, television presenter and author. He left school aged 16 without any formal qualifications and began working in the building trade before entering the motor industry.
Fishwick started by refurbishing and selling used cars before moving on to vans and minibuses. He subsequently founded David Fishwick Minibus Sales, which became the UK’s largest supplier of new minibuses.
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Biography
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | David “Dave” Fishwick |
| Date of Birth | March 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Nelson, Lancashire, England |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Author, Television Presenter |
| Known For | Founder of “Bank of Dave” (Burnley Savings and Loans) |
| Net Worth | Estimated between $10 million and $27 million |
| Education | Left school at 16; no formal qualifications |
| Career Start | Began in construction, then transitioned to the automotive industry |
| Business Ventures | Minibus sales, financial services (Bank of Dave), helicopter services |
| Books Authored | Bank of Dave: How I Took On the Banks, Dave Fishwick: The Man Who Banked the World |
| Television | Channel 4’s Bank of Dave series, inspiration for Netflix’s 2023 Bank of Dave movie |
| Spouse | Nicola Fishwick (Biochemist) |
| Children | Sarah and Connor |
| Residence | Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 7 inches |
| Achievements | Revolutionized community banking; UK’s largest minibus supplier |
Height
Approximately 5 feet 7 inches
Education
In 2011, Fishwick opened Burnley Savings and Loans Ltd. trading as ‘The Bank of Dave’ with the aim of providing banking facilities to those disadvantaged by traditional banks; his story was documented in a TV series for Channel 4. In 2023, Netflix released the film ‘Bank of Dave’ dramatising his journey.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Fishwick’s estimated net worth is somewhere between $10 and $27 million. He is married to biochemist Nicola, and the couple has two children, Sarah and Connor. They live close to the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England.
Career
Fishwick owns a minibus sales company as well as a helicopter services company, which he later sold. Since 2009, he has operated his own financial services empire. In addition, Fishwick presents TV programs and gives lectures on entrepreneurism, business and finance.
FAQs
How did Dave Fishwick get started in the business?
Dave started his working life in construction when he left school at 16. He then went on to work in the automotive trade, refurbishing and selling second-hand cars before specialising in vans and minibuses.
What is the “Bank of Dave”?
‘Bank of Dave’ is a popular name for Burnley Savings and Loans, a bank that was setup by Dave Fishwick in 2011 to provide banking facilities, including loans, to individuals and SMEs who could not get those facilities from high-street banks.
3. Any book has been written by Dave Fishwick?
Yes. Dave Fishwick has written books about his life and business journey into entrepreneurship and finance. Some of his books include “Bank of Dave: How I Took On the Banks” and “Dave Fishwick: The Man Who Banked the World.”
