Governance
Strong Governance for Meaningful Impact.
Guided by Integrity
Transparency & Accountability
Engaging Dementia is governed by an independent Board of Directors who volunteer their time and expertise. Our board members bring a wealth of experience across finance, governance, healthcare, education, and community development. None of our board members receive any remuneration for their work.
Leadership & Oversight
Board of Directors
Aisling Scully
(Chairperson)
Aisling is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (FCA) with thirty years of experience in the regulated financial services sector. Aisling has a strong corporate governance focus with significant experience at board and senior executive level across a variety of roles covering Accounting & Finance, Risk Management, Strategy & Governance and Operations. Aisling joined the Board of Engaging Dementia in 2023 and also sits on our Finance Sub-Committee.
Cliodhne Hamilton
(Secretary)
Cliodhne is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants and a member of the Institute of Directors. Cliodhne has extensive experience in practice and industry in Accounting & Finance, Governance & Strategy. Cliodhne joined the Board of Engaging Dementia in 2012 and also sits on our Finance Sub-Committee. She is involved in a number of community & sporting organisations and sits on their committees on a volunteer basis, advising on finance and governance.
Dr. Mary Prendergast
Dr. Mary Prendergast, recently retired Head of Department and Lecturer in the Technological University Dublin has lectured and researched in the areas of Human Resource Management, International HRM, Managing Cultural Diversity, Health and Safety Management and Management Studies. Mary has a Masters in Health and Safety from Dublin City University and a Doctorate in Social Science from the University of Leicester. Mary has designed, developed and validated a range of programmes in the School of Management in TU Dublin for delivery in the University and for Corporate Clients. She is External Examiner for Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. She served as Chair of the HR Sub-committee on the Board of the North Leinster Citizens Information Services group from 2018-2019.
Cathleen Hartnett
Cathleen is a consultant quality assurance advisor working in the further education and training sector. She has worked in senior administrative, business development and advisory roles in the public, private and community voluntary sectors for over thirty years. Cathleen works with clients in the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose quality assurance and governance systems and processes. Cathleen is a founder member, director and company secretary of HopeSpace CLG, Galway’s Children Grief Centre and works as a volunteer with Cope Galway and a number of other community volunteer-led groups. Cathleen joined the Board of Engaging Dementia in 2021 and is also a member of the Programme Development Sub-Committee (a sub-committee of the Board)
Catrióna Campbell
Catrióna Campbell is a marketing professional and entrepreneur with 20 years experience working in the Creative Advertising & Design industry, and has been leading her own advertising agency since 2012, working with a number of national and global clients across a variety of industries including the public, not for profit and private sector. She is a member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland. Catrióna joined the Engaging Dementia board in 2024.
Dermot Byrne
Dermot Byrne is a strategic technology leader with over 25 years’ experience delivering digital transformation and enterprise architecture across sectors including Retail, Financial Services, Telco, Renewables, and Government. He brings a strong commercial and governance mindset to boards, helping align technology strategy with organisational performance, risk, and long‑term value. He has led major transformation programmes, advised on acquisition readiness and business platform integrations. Dermot has worked across multiple jurisdictions including Ireland, the UK, Europe, and North America. Dermot serves on the Board of Engaging Dementia, contributing strategic insight and technology governance to support its mission.
Larry Kelly
Larry Kelly has spent his career at the intersection of leadership, culture, and transformation – from Intel to Pfizer, PCH International, and now as a consultant and advisor to organisations worldwide through his own company, Attract Wonder. A strategist by title but a storyteller at heart, Larry has an uncanny ability to make people feel the purpose behind their work.
"We would like to thank our Board of Directors for their time, support, commitment, energy and hard work."
- Engaging Dementia Team
Ethical Standards
Governance Code
Engaging Dementia is compliant with the Governance Code, the code of practice for good governance of community, voluntary and charitable organisations in Ireland. More information can be found at the Charities Institute website: charitiesinstitute.ie
Find information on Engaging Dementia on the Charities Regulator’s website: charitiesregulator.ie
Responsible Fundraising
Fundraising Guidelines
Engaging Dementia abides by the Charities Regulator’s Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. We ensure that all fundraising aligns with these guidelines and have adopted internal policies and procedures to support transparency and accountability.
Transparency Through Reporting
Annual Reports & Financial Statements
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