Growth Network Charitable Partner, Belfast
David Montgomery
Founder and Director|Goanserve (Charitable Partner of The Growth Network)
About David Montgomery
David Montgomery is the founder and director of Goanserve, a Northern Ireland-based nonprofit organisation and one of The Growth Network's Charitable partners. Based in Antrim, David operates the Goanserve Football Assessment Centre, which helps empower young people and build community futures through sport.
Goanserve focuses on local community engagement, youth work and sports mentoring. The organisation partners with schools and community initiatives to offer positive outlets for young people, creating safe spaces where they can develop skills, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Through the Goanserve Football Assessment Centre, David assesses and trains young players, preparing them for higher-level opportunities while keeping character development at the heart of the programme. The work combines technical football coaching with mentorship that supports young people beyond the pitch.
David brings a background in church and community youth work to his leadership, including previous roles with the Carrick Rangers FC Academy. Today, Goanserve is also partnered with schools in Ghana, giving young people from poor backgrounds the chance to develop their football skills and broaden their horizons through international connection.
How Goanserve Helps Young People
- Youth Football Development: Advanced coaching, assessment and player pathways that help young footballers progress from grassroots to higher-level opportunities.
- Community Engagement: Partnerships with schools and community initiatives to create positive outlets and lasting connections for young people.
- Sports Mentoring: Mentorship through football that builds character, confidence and resilience alongside technical skills.
- International Partnerships (Ghana): Collaboration with schools in Ghana to give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds access to football development and new opportunities.
- Positive Youth Outlets: Safe, structured programmes that channel energy, ambition and potential into healthy, constructive activities.
Goanserve
At Goanserve, the focus is on empowering young people and inspiring change through football, mentoring and community. The Goanserve Football Assessment Centre in Antrim identifies and develops promising young players, preparing them for higher-level opportunities while building character, confidence and leadership off the pitch.
Goanserve partners with schools and community initiatives in Northern Ireland and with schools in Ghana, giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to grow their football ability and broaden their horizons through international connection.
David in The Growth Network
David and Goanserve are valued Charitable Partners of The Growth Network, connected through Belfast. The network supports Goanserve's mission by opening doors to businesses, mentors and supporters who want to invest in young people and community wellbeing.
David contributes in a warm, relationship-led way — sharing the story of Goanserve, welcoming members into the work, and giving business leaders a meaningful way to give back through sport and youth development.
Why Connect with David
- Founder and Director of Goanserve, a Northern Ireland nonprofit empowering young people through football.
- Runs the Goanserve Football Assessment Centre in Antrim, developing promising young players.
- Deep experience in youth work, church and community leadership, including the Carrick Rangers FC Academy.
- Partners with schools in Northern Ireland and Ghana to widen opportunities for young people.
- Trusted Charitable Partner of The Growth Network — a natural fit for supporters, mentors and community-minded businesses.
- Warm, relational and mission-driven — focused on character, confidence and long-term impact.
Key facts
Key Facts at a Glance
A quick-reference summary of David Montgomery — Founder and Director of Goanserve and Charitable Partner of The Growth Network.
- Role
- Founder and Director — Goanserve
- Based in
- Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Organisation
- Goanserve — Northern Ireland nonprofit and charitable partner of The Growth Network
- Flagship programme
- Goanserve Football Assessment Centre
- Focus
- Youth football development, mentoring and community engagement
- Partnerships
- Schools and community initiatives in Northern Ireland and Ghana
- Background
- Church and community youth work, former Carrick Rangers FC Academy
- Community
- Growth Network Charitable Partner — Belfast
Links & Connect
Get in touch with David
No pressure and no pitch. Reach out directly, or ask us for a warm introduction through The Growth Network.
- Company
- Goanserve (Charitable Partner of The Growth Network)
- Website
- www.goanserve.co.uk
- View profile
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