Ex-TD Aine heads Cork Foundation
FORMER Cork North West TD, Áine Collins is the newly appointed chairperson of the Cork Foundation.
Established in 2013, Cork Foundation is a registered charity that matches donors to social enterprises.
Pivotal to the establishment of the Foundation, Áine has over 20 years’ experience in business development and management consultancy, having run her own accountancy and business consultancy practice and worked in both start-ups and established companies.
“I am delighted to take on this role as chairperson of the Cork Foundation and I would like to thank our former Chairperson Yvonne Barry for guiding the Cork Foundation in the right direction. Her leadership, decision making and commitment has laid the foundation for progress for 2017”, she said.
The new chairperson is delighted to welcome three new Board members who, along with the existing board members, will help shape the strategy of the organisation and deliver jobs for communities in Cork City and county.
“I would like to thank all previous board members who have sat on the board of The Cork Foundation, helping us with our important work supporting Cork social enterprises, by providing guidance and expertise since our launch in 2013. Looking forward to the challenge ahead and engaging with Cork people globally and locally to make a difference for Cork, we want to connect and engage with the Cork community abroad, giving these the opportunity to give back for Cork,” said Áine.
“By investing in social enterprises, we are creating jobs and making a lasting impact to the community”, she said.