Galway Hospice Foundation is a company limited by guarantee, governed by a voluntary Board of Directors whose members generously give their time, expertise and experience in support of our mission.
The Board provides strategic leadership and oversight, helping to ensure that Galway Hospice Foundation remains accountable, financially sustainable, legally compliant and focused on delivering the highest standards of specialist palliative care and support. Board members receive no payment for their service.
The Board is made up of individuals who reflect the diverse communities we serve and bring a wide range of expertise, including healthcare, nursing, medicine, finance, law, business, governance and lived experience. Together, they help ensure that the voices of patients, families, supporters and the wider community remain at the heart of decision-making.
The Chief Executive Officer reports directly to the Chairperson of the Board and attends Board meetings, providing regular updates on the organisation’s activities, performance and strategic priorities.
The Board meets at least eight times each year, in addition to the Annual General Meeting, and may convene additional meetings as required to support effective governance and timely decision-making.
To support its work, the Board is assisted by three specialist committees:
Current Members of the Galway Hospice Foundation Board
The current members of the Board of Directors are:
Galway Hospice Foundation Executive Team
While the Board provides strategic oversight and direction, responsibility for the day-to-day management of Galway Hospice Foundation rests with the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Team. They lead the organisation’s operations, deliver services and implement the strategic priorities approved by the Board, ensuring patients, families and communities receive the highest standard of care and support.
The current Executive Team comprises:
At Galway Hospice Foundation, clinical governance supports our commitment to providing safe, high-quality, and person-centred care. Guided by our values of compassion, dignity, excellence, community, and working together, our multidisciplinary teams share responsibility for delivering care that truly meets the needs of each patient and their family.
We are committed to maintaining clear standards, strong accountability, and a culture of continuous learning. This helps ensure that everyone in our care is treated with kindness, respect, and dignity in a safe and supportive environment.
Our approach is built on:
As part of our commitment to openness and accountability, we make key governance documents and financial reports publicly available.
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