The Wheel
@thewheelireland.bsky.social
We are Ireland’s national association of charities, community groups and social enterprises. Charity Reg. No. 20040963 #WeAreTheWheel #WeAct
Experienced communications professional? The Wheel is seeking an experienced communications consultant or agency to develop a comprehensive communications strategy & implementation plan for our new initiative, the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub. https://f.mtr.cool/swwgjolxwb
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Experienced communications professional? The Wheel is seeking an experienced communications consultant or agency to develop a comprehensive communications strategy & implementation plan for our new initiative, the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub. https://f.mtr.cool/swwgjolxwb
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
• There are an estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in Ireland. That's roughly 20% of the population!
• Even though progress has been made toward the implementation of the UNCPRD, we still have much to do.
• There are an estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in Ireland. That's roughly 20% of the population!
• Even though progress has been made toward the implementation of the UNCPRD, we still have much to do.
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
• There are an estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in Ireland. That's roughly 20% of the population!
• Even though progress has been made toward the implementation of the UNCPRD, we still have much to do.
• There are an estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in Ireland. That's roughly 20% of the population!
• Even though progress has been made toward the implementation of the UNCPRD, we still have much to do.
What a hugely successful and generative event today at the Shared Island Innovators Conference in Dublin.
Highlights of the morning included:
Highlights of the morning included:
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What a hugely successful and generative event today at the Shared Island Innovators Conference in Dublin.
Highlights of the morning included:
Highlights of the morning included:
Last week, we were very pleased to organise another successful social cohesion dialogue, this time at the wonderful Nano Nagle Place in Cork city.
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Last week, we were very pleased to organise another successful social cohesion dialogue, this time at the wonderful Nano Nagle Place in Cork city.
Managing donations shouldn’t be complicated.
· Monthly reports
· Pending funds overview
· Shared donor data
· Monthly reports
· Pending funds overview
· Shared donor data
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Managing donations shouldn’t be complicated.
· Monthly reports
· Pending funds overview
· Shared donor data
· Monthly reports
· Pending funds overview
· Shared donor data
Don't miss the chance to have your say! From 1 July to 31 December 2026, Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Government is seeking views from domestic stakeholders and the Irish public on the development of Ireland’s Presidency priorities & policy programme.
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Don't miss the chance to have your say! From 1 July to 31 December 2026, Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Government is seeking views from domestic stakeholders and the Irish public on the development of Ireland’s Presidency priorities & policy programme.
Don't miss the next Loneliness Taskforce Research Network Webinar, "Challenges in Tailoring Loneliness Interventions for Older People", led by Dr. Laura Coll-Planas, Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia and taking place Thursday 4 Dec, at 1PM.
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Don't miss the next Loneliness Taskforce Research Network Webinar, "Challenges in Tailoring Loneliness Interventions for Older People", led by Dr. Laura Coll-Planas, Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia and taking place Thursday 4 Dec, at 1PM.
Things are already buzzing at an absolutely packed Access Europe Showcase 2025 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre! Guided by our host Mary Moynihan, Artistic Director & CEO of Smashing Times, we've already had contributions and sharing from our own Emma Murtagh & Emily Nelson as well as ...
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Things are already buzzing at an absolutely packed Access Europe Showcase 2025 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre! Guided by our host Mary Moynihan, Artistic Director & CEO of Smashing Times, we've already had contributions and sharing from our own Emma Murtagh & Emily Nelson as well as ...
The Access Europe Team are all set and excited to get things underway at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre for the Access Europe Showcase 2025! 🫶 #AccessEurope #AEShowcase #OurEUStory
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The Access Europe Team are all set and excited to get things underway at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre for the Access Europe Showcase 2025! 🫶 #AccessEurope #AEShowcase #OurEUStory
As we wind up proceedings for the morning and head to a well-deserved post-conference lunch, we're thrilled to be able to reflect on such a wonderfully positive, collaborative, forward-looking, and enjoyable conference.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
As we wind up proceedings for the morning and head to a well-deserved post-conference lunch, we're thrilled to be able to reflect on such a wonderfully positive, collaborative, forward-looking, and enjoyable conference.
Bringing together a wealth of experience and insight, our central panel discussion at our Shaping Skills Shaping Society conference was such a source of inspiration and clarity.
November 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Bringing together a wealth of experience and insight, our central panel discussion at our Shaping Skills Shaping Society conference was such a source of inspiration and clarity.
A lot of wonderful energy in the room already as our Shaping Skills Shaping Society conference gets underway at The Alex Hotel in Dublin.
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A lot of wonderful energy in the room already as our Shaping Skills Shaping Society conference gets underway at The Alex Hotel in Dublin.
There’s just a few days left to secure your spot at our Shared Island Innovators Conference happening on Tuesday 2 December 2025, 10:00am–2:00pm at the Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin.
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
There’s just a few days left to secure your spot at our Shared Island Innovators Conference happening on Tuesday 2 December 2025, 10:00am–2:00pm at the Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin.
Always a pleasure to attend the Carmichael Good Governance Awards, truly one of the calendar highlights for our sector! This year, the awards took place at Chartered Accountants House, and featured an address from Rosemary Keogh CEO of Chartered Accountants Ireland, and a keynote by Fintan O’Toole.
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Always a pleasure to attend the Carmichael Good Governance Awards, truly one of the calendar highlights for our sector! This year, the awards took place at Chartered Accountants House, and featured an address from Rosemary Keogh CEO of Chartered Accountants Ireland, and a keynote by Fintan O’Toole.
Join us for an update from Charities Regulator and gain valuable insights, and practical guidance on the regulatory landscape for charities. Research shows that charities today, like other sectors, are subject to greater public skepticism and scrutiny, requiring more reassurance.
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Join us for an update from Charities Regulator and gain valuable insights, and practical guidance on the regulatory landscape for charities. Research shows that charities today, like other sectors, are subject to greater public skepticism and scrutiny, requiring more reassurance.
It's been a busy week -and-a-bit for everyone here at The Wheel!
On top of a LOT of behind the scenes activities, training, advocacy, research, and event planning, we've also been proud to represent our members at ...
On top of a LOT of behind the scenes activities, training, advocacy, research, and event planning, we've also been proud to represent our members at ...
November 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
It's been a busy week -and-a-bit for everyone here at The Wheel!
On top of a LOT of behind the scenes activities, training, advocacy, research, and event planning, we've also been proud to represent our members at ...
On top of a LOT of behind the scenes activities, training, advocacy, research, and event planning, we've also been proud to represent our members at ...
After the National Social Enterprise Conference last year, The Wheel, along with several other social enterprise support organisations, came together to figure out how we can better collaborate to make accessing our respective supports easier for social enterprises.
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
After the National Social Enterprise Conference last year, The Wheel, along with several other social enterprise support organisations, came together to figure out how we can better collaborate to make accessing our respective supports easier for social enterprises.
Episodic volunteering, mobile volunteers, virtual volunteers, cyber volunteers - are these all just buzzwords or are they new ways in which we engage volunteers?
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Episodic volunteering, mobile volunteers, virtual volunteers, cyber volunteers - are these all just buzzwords or are they new ways in which we engage volunteers?
Making smart decisions requires the right data. Gather it by asking the right questions of the right people in the right way. Join us for this workshop where you will learn the key ingredients of a successful research project, including:
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Making smart decisions requires the right data. Gather it by asking the right questions of the right people in the right way. Join us for this workshop where you will learn the key ingredients of a successful research project, including:
Your mission deserves to reach further.
With PayPal Giving Fund, charities can access new donors, raise more, and create a bigger impact in their communities.
More funds = more change.
With PayPal Giving Fund, charities can access new donors, raise more, and create a bigger impact in their communities.
More funds = more change.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Your mission deserves to reach further.
With PayPal Giving Fund, charities can access new donors, raise more, and create a bigger impact in their communities.
More funds = more change.
With PayPal Giving Fund, charities can access new donors, raise more, and create a bigger impact in their communities.
More funds = more change.
📢 Today, our Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, Guillaume Jacquinot, spoke at a public meeting organised by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters, focusing on improving work opportunities for disabled people.
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📢 Today, our Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, Guillaume Jacquinot, spoke at a public meeting organised by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters, focusing on improving work opportunities for disabled people.
This webinar introduces neurodiversity in the workplace, giving attendees a practical, outcomes-focused understanding of the value and impact of thinking differently.
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This webinar introduces neurodiversity in the workplace, giving attendees a practical, outcomes-focused understanding of the value and impact of thinking differently.
Self-compassion helps us to let go of self-doubt, draw boundaries, find balance and tap into our inherent strength. This 3-hour workshop will bring participants on a journey through a series of self-compassion based mindfulness tools. The timing of this workshop is ideal for the season and will also
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Self-compassion helps us to let go of self-doubt, draw boundaries, find balance and tap into our inherent strength. This 3-hour workshop will bring participants on a journey through a series of self-compassion based mindfulness tools. The timing of this workshop is ideal for the season and will also
Thank you to the 76,000 plus trustees helping to keep the charity, voluntary, and community sector working day to day. And an especially bit thank you to our very own board of trustees!
#trusteesweekirl
#trusteesweekirl
November 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Thank you to the 76,000 plus trustees helping to keep the charity, voluntary, and community sector working day to day. And an especially bit thank you to our very own board of trustees!
#trusteesweekirl
#trusteesweekirl
Have you booked your virtual seat for this week's Leadership Academy Breakfast Club online event on Leadership & Volunteering?
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Have you booked your virtual seat for this week's Leadership Academy Breakfast Club online event on Leadership & Volunteering?