Who We Are
Unlike many other charities, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland has no paid directors or board members, thus ensuring that vital money raised goes directly to helping children. This way we can supply services, equipment and support to children across the whole of Ireland through our fundraising and donations given to our charity.
Our Patron
Simon Delaney
In December 2012 Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland announced Simon Delaney as our Patron.
A renowned actor both here and Internationally, Simon is a well known face on stage and screen. Simon’s TV acting credits include Bachelor’s Walk, Roy, The Good Wife, Moone Boy, The Fall and more recently he even popped up on Coronation Street and Emmerdale!
Simon is also a regular presenter on Ireland:am. On the big screen he has appeared alongside Sean Penn in This Must Be The Place and with Vince Vaughn in The Delivery Man, as well as roles in Alan Partridge and The Conjuring 2.
We are so delighted to have Simon as part of our team!
Our Trustees
Derek O’Neill
Director & CEO
Derek O’Neill is an Internationally acclaimed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, author, martial arts sensei and humanitarian.
Rachelle Gaskell
Director
Rachelle Gaskell joined the board of Variety Ireland in May 2021 and has over 17 years of Charity Volunteering Experience with Variety the Children’s Charity.
Sean Corrigan
Director
Sean Corrigan joined the board of Variety Ireland in January 2020 has also worked with voluntary organisations in rural communities for over 15 years.
Kristen Foran
Director
Kristen Foran joined the board of Variery Ireland in June 2023. With many years of charity experience, Kristen also serves on the Board of NCBI and chairs their Foundation Board.
Our Management
Kevin O’Brien
Head of Marketing & Fundraising
Kevin O’Brien has been part of the Variety Ireland team for over 6 years. As a family man with children, Kevin has over 25 years’ experience in sales and marketing.
Sharon Wright
Company Secretary & IT Manager
Sharon Wright joined Variety Ireland as a volunteer in 2007, developing and maintaining their online presence.
Since 2013, Sharon has also been involved in the administration side of the charity and…
