Along by using his brother Ralph Gold he owns Gold Group International, a parent company of the "passion and fashion" retail merchant Ann Summers, lingerie chain Knickerbox, pornographic magazine company Gold Star Publishers, printing & distribution businesses and corporate air service Gold Air International. the brothers besides have a part within Sport Newspapers, creator of the Sunday Sport and The Daily Sport, and around Birmingham City F.C., of which David Gold is chairman (he should not be confused with David Sullivan who is chairman of the club's parent company). His girl Jacqueline Gold is chief executive of Ann Summers & Knickerbox. A personal were situated 92nd on the Sunday Times Rich List 2005.

Around Will 2005 David Gold bought a 2nd FA Cup trophy at auction for £420,000 (£478,40When fees), saying he wanted to check it existence bought by overseas purchaser.