David Clements has been appointed as the new Chair of Include Youth, taking over from Donal Collins, who has served as Chair for nine years and on the Board for 13. We are hugely grateful for Donal’s leadership, dedication, and unwavering support.
“It has been an incredible privilege to work with an organisation so committed to improving the lives of children and young people. To the Include Youth team, thank you for your support and dedication. We’ve shared many laughs, faced challenges together, and come out stronger and more hopeful than ever. To the young people: your resilience inspires me every day. Keep taking opportunities, and keep striving for the futures you deserve. I’m pleased to continue serving on the Board of Include Youth Ireland as we work to help young people across the island thrive.”
David Clements’ appointment was confirmed at Include Youth’s AGM. With 40 years’ experience in the IT industry, joint industry and public sector initiatives, he has extensive experience of working in the Northern Ireland region. He is committed to supporting children and young people in our society and understands both the challenges and opportunities facing the charity sector today.
“I’m honoured to take on the role of Chair at Include Youth. I look forward to working with the board, staff, volunteers, and partners as we continue to empower children and young people to thrive. As a rights-based organisation, it’s vital that young people’s voices are heard, and I’m committed to working with the charity to help create positive outcomes in our society.”
“We are very thankful for everything Donal has contributed over the past 13 years. We are delighted to welcome David into this leadership role. His vision, experience, and commitment to our purpose will help guide Include Youth into its next chapter.”
