David Burton Hobman (27 June 1927 – 24 December 2003) was a British social and elder rights activist, broadcaster and the first Director of Age Concern England. External links David Hobman: Energetic reformer who changed society's perception of older people and charities, Obituary, The Guardian, 16 January 2004 Daily Telegraph obituary (21 January 2004) 1927 births 2003 deaths Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Elder rights activists People educated at Blundell's School