Kildare accountant joins charity's board

KILDARE native Ciaran Fitzgibbon have been appointed to the board of directors at Sensational Kids, the social enterprise and charity dedicated to providing affordable and accessible developmental assessments and therapies to children and adolescents with additional needs.

The board has also been been joined by Limerick woman Kathryn Bermingham.

Having managed the financial aspects of some of Ireland’s largest capital development projects including the Mater Hospital, Ciaran brings extensive expertise in financial management, strategic leadership, and organisational development to our social enterprise.

A native of Kildare, Ciaran is a chartered accountant with a career spanning more than two decades. He has successfully held senior finance roles in multiple sectors, including FMCG, aviation, consultancy and non-profit.

Currently serving as managing director of Vision Creative Studios, Ciaran is also the founder of Alabaster Consultancy, providing strategic financial advice to businesses.

Previously, he was part of Brennans Bakeries’ finance team, contributing to its operational efficiency and financial stability.

His leadership roles have extended to regional director and international commercial lead at Relevant Play, where he managed operations across EMEA and APAC regions.

Ciaran’s experience as director and treasurer at Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland highlights his commitment to social causes, as well as managing and reporting on one of the state’s largest capital projects the Mater Hospital as the financial controller and deputy project manager. 

He was involved in the development of the Mater Campus Hospital where he was responsible for the full finance function of the above companies.

Ciaran is a fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland (FCA), with a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy and HRM from the National College of Ireland and certification in sustainability reporting from Chartered Accountants Ireland.

“I am acutely aware of the important role that Sensational Kids play in the lives of so many children and their families throughout the country,” said Ciaran.

Sensational Kids CEO Karen Leigh added: “Kathryn and Ciaran’s expertise will be particularly valuable in helping us develop the new National Child Development Centre in Kildare Town which will cater for 15,000 children per year once it is open."

Since its foundation in 2007, Sensational Kids has provided affordable and accessible developmental assessments and therapies to more than 10,000 children and adolescents with additional needs through its centres in Kildare, Cork, Mayo and Monaghan.

 With a staggering 110,000 children on public waiting lists for assessments, diagnosis, and development therapies, the demand for Sensational Kids services has never been more urgent. Timely intervention is crucial for children to reach their full potential in education and life.