Governance/
Executive Management
Board of Directors
The ChildVision Board of Trustees is a voluntary group of dedicated volunteers who give their time to ensure the objectives of the organisation are carried out. They comprise of diverse professionals who are leaders in their field.
Committees within the Board
Members of the Board meet at least six times a year. It has five standing committees: Finance, Audit and Compliance, Development, Governance, and Quality and Assurance.
Our members are:
- Shane Cowley (Chairperson)
- Fr. Joseph O’Reilly
- Maureen Winston
- Vincent Keenan
- Raymond Bowe
- Raffaella Bonomonte
- Brian Dalton
- Jane Lorigan
- Dr Joanne Banks
- Dr. Ciara Bergin
- Des O’Grady
How are we funded
ChildVision’s income comes from three principal sources, the Health Service Authority (HSE), the Department of Education & Skills and through fundraising.
We continue to expand and promote our social enterprise ventures on campus.
We strive to make a lasting impact with these funds, ensuring each child benefits to maximum capacity while minimising our overheads.
Codes
Our work is guided by the following codes and polices which we strictly adhere to.
Governance Codes – Charities Regulator Governance Code | Child Protection Codes – Tusla Children First | Charities Regulator Fundraising Guidelines
Barry Sheridan
CEO
About Me
Skilled business development and programme manager with diverse experience in local development − including social inclusion programmes supporting young people, unemployed and those most disadvantaged, to fulfil their potential.
10 years’ experience of successfully developing innovative business development strategy solutions across the public and private sectors, with an excellent track record in increasing funding and attracting sponsorship from corporates and through national and EU funding applications.
Sinead Fitzpatrick
Deputy CEO
About Me
Sinead is the Deputy CEO, ChildVision
Senior Management Team
The ChildVision Senior Management Team (SMT) is responsible for the strategic oversight and performance monitoring of the organisation. The SMT plays a key role in reviewing progress against the strategic plan and annual service objectives. The team reports directly to the Chief Executive and is accountable to the ChildVision Board of Directors.
- Barry Sheridan, CEO
- Sinead Fitzpatrick, Deputy CEO
- Richard Murphy, Director of Finance
- James Forbes, Director of Social Care
- Ilka Stäglin, Director of Research & Compliance
- Gerry Fallon, Director of People & Culture
- Amanda Deaton, Director of Pathways
- Derval Healy, Director of Reading & Learning
- Aisling Shanley, Head of Communications & Fundraising
Richard Murphy
Director of Finance
Experienced Chief Operating Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Risk Management, Derivatives, Financial Services, Foreign Exchange (FX) Options, and Private Equity. Strong finance professional with a FCA focused in Accounting from Institute of Chartered Accountants.
James Forbes,
Director of Social Care
James is the Director of Social Care, ChildVision
Ilka Stäglin,
Director of Research & Compliance
Ilka is Director of Research & Compliance, ChildVision
Gerry Fallon
Director of People & Culture
Experienced Human Resources professional with a demonstrated history of working in non-profit organisation management. A CEDR Accredited Mediator with a Post Grad Diploma in Conflict & Dispute Resolution from Trinity College Dublin. Skilled in Mediation, Employee Relations, Collective Bargaining, Employee Handbooks, Coaching, Grievances, and Employee Engagement.
Amanda Deaton,
Director of Pathways
Amanada is Director of Pathways, ChildVision
Derval Healy,
Director of Reading & Learning
Derval is Director of Reading & Learning, ChildVision
Aisling Shanley,
Head of Communications & Fundraising
With over a decade of experience in strategic fundraising and programme development, Aisling has worked across both public and private sectors, successfully securing funding through corporate partnerships, national initiatives, and EU programmes.
She brings a strong background in communications, with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives, build meaningful relationships, and advocate for inclusive education and social impact. Her career spans impactful roles in youth development, social inclusion, and the arts, including fundraising leadership for one of North America’s largest repertory theatre companies.