Rua Red is committed to good governance and has embarked upon the journey of compliance with the Governance Code.

Rua Red keeps detailed books and records of accounts and maintains strict financial controls. The organisation is transparent in its audited financial statements. Rua Red has adopted the guidelines given in the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for charities as outlined in the Arts Council’s document ‘Recommended Guidelines for Financial Reporting’.

Rua Red is a registered Charity (CHY 18403) and is open, honest and fully transparent in its fundraising activities, the proceeds of which all go towards the primary activity of developing, managing and operating Rua Red. Rua Red is currently working to confirm compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles of Good Fundraising developed by Irish Charities Tax Research Ltd (ICTR).

Rua Red’s policies on fundraising, use of donations, financial controls and feedback are outlined in the Donor Charter.

Rua Red complies with all regulatory requirements and operates in accordance with its Memorandum of Association.

Rua Red is committed to providing a safe environment and a positive experience for all children and young people with whom we interact.

Procedures and policies have been implemented in accordance with guidelines outlined in Children First, National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children.

As an organisation Rua Red is committed to ensuring that all professional artists and arts workers who work in our arts centre are appropriately contracted and remunerated and that we provide an environment in which artists can make work of ambition and quality. Equitable remuneration is central to ensuring equality and diversity in the arts.

Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements.

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and strive to continually improve our performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods.

Rua Red believes that the organisation should represent and serve the whole of society, with a focus on the exceptionally diverse catchment area of South Dublin.

Rua Red’s Salary Bands

Employee benefit range: €60,000 - €69,000

Number of employees: 1

Board

Chairperson: Guss O’Connell
Directors: Guss O’Connell, Anne Lynch, Freda Manweiler, Paul Fusco, Tuyen Tran, Teresa Costello, Fionnghuala Ryan, and Brian Golden

Anne Lynch (appointed September 2015)
Anne Lynch is a Senior Architect with South Dublin County Council. Before coming to SDCC, she was acting Chief Architect in Ballymun Regeneration Limited. She spent more than 13 years in Ballymun delivering high-quality residential, community, and public realm projects many of which are award-winning. She also worked alongside John Byrne, Corban Walker Andrew Clancy, and Jochen Gerz facilitating the delivery of their respective Public Art commissions. Prior to her time in Ballymun, Anne worked in the private sector. She has been a Member of the Council of the RIAI, the Architectural Graduates Association of UCD, was a founding member of the committee for the new Glasnevin Educate Together School, now DNCET and a member of the Board of Management of the NDNSP Educate Together School.

Freda Manweiler (appointed January 2020)
Freda has worked with Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality since 1999. An award-winning producer, she is also highly skilled in management and project coordination, and implementation. She has worked as a producer on a range of productions with Smashing Times and others throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Europe. She is responsible for all aspects of management and project development and is also involved in teaching practice.

She was Course Coordinator of the Smashing Times cross-border and cross-community Creative Training programmes which are accredited by the National University of Ireland/University College Dublin. She is a coordinator and producer of the highly successful Acting For The Future programme that uses drama and theatre to promote positive mental health and suicide prevention, run in association with the Samaritans and the Irish Association of Suicidology. This project was awarded a GSK Ireland Impact Award, a Dublin Bus Community Spirit Award, and a DAA Arts Award at the Allianz Business to Arts Award Ceremony 2017. Her education includes a Bachelor in Social Work from the Open University and an MEd from the National University of Ireland/UCD.

Tuyen Tran (appointed April 2021)
Tuyen has worked in recruitment, marketing, and as a creative producer. She founded Dublin Art Life, a platform that highlights artists, art exhibitions, and events in Ireland. Here, she has previously worked with organisations such as The Hugh Lane and PhotoIreland Festival. As a producer, she has collaborated with many well-known Irish artists and designers on a variety of creative projects including film and photography. She also works as a marketing consultant, most recently for non-profits such as SUAS. She holds a BA in Fine Arts and alongside her work, she studies a Masters in Business Management at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Paul Fusco (appointed November 2021)
Paul Fusco is the County Librarian for South Dublin County Council, responsible for the development of expanding library service and for the development of cultural services, including the Arts Office and the Creative Industries.

In his previous role with Dublin City Council’s library service, Paul delivered redevelopments of Ballyfermot, Kevin Street, and Coolock libraries, as well as refurbishments of several other libraries in the network. He has also project managed the roll-out of technological service developments, such as RFID self-service and was the financial controller for the library service from 2013 to 2021.

A committed public servant, Paul's guiding principle throughout his career has been the improved quality and equity of access to library services. His goal is to lead the team in South Dublin Libraries to be national leaders in the delivery of innovative and engaging library services and aims to secure through increased active membership, a vibrant future for libraries as an essential community service improving the quality of life of our citizens and visitors.