The Wheel
@thewheelireland.bsky.social
We are Ireland’s national association of charities, community groups and social enterprises. Charity Reg. No. 20040963 #WeAreTheWheel #WeAct
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.
Our Launch of the Engaged Research Pilot with the RISE Project at the Carmichael offices in Dublin
The Creative Ireland Shared Island Conference in Croke Park, Dublin
The 4th National Civic Forum in Millennium Hall, Cork
The Creative Ireland Shared Island Conference in Croke Park, Dublin
The 4th National Civic Forum in Millennium Hall, Cork
November 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Our Launch of the Engaged Research Pilot with the RISE Project at the Carmichael offices in Dublin
The Creative Ireland Shared Island Conference in Croke Park, Dublin
The 4th National Civic Forum in Millennium Hall, Cork
The Creative Ireland Shared Island Conference in Croke Park, Dublin
The 4th National Civic Forum in Millennium Hall, Cork
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?
Join us for a dynamic half-day event bringing together community representatives and researchers to explore how collaboration can create more meaningful, impactful research! Community engagement in research strengthens understanding, builds trust, and ensures that research
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us for a dynamic half-day event bringing together community representatives and researchers to explore how collaboration can create more meaningful, impactful research! Community engagement in research strengthens understanding, builds trust, and ensures that research
Registered for the Shared Island Innovators Conference yet? Taking place on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin, this half-day event is a unique opportunity to learn about current and upcoming funding opportunities that support
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Registered for the Shared Island Innovators Conference yet? Taking place on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin, this half-day event is a unique opportunity to learn about current and upcoming funding opportunities that support
Charity Trustees' Week 2025 begins today! To celebrate the work and commitment of the thousands of volunteer trustees that keep our sector thriving, The Charities Regulator, in partnership with
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Charity Trustees' Week 2025 begins today! To celebrate the work and commitment of the thousands of volunteer trustees that keep our sector thriving, The Charities Regulator, in partnership with
Charity Trustees' Week 2025 begins on Monday, 10-14 November! To celebrate the work and commitment of the thousands of volunteer trustees that keep our sector thriving, The Charities Regulator, in partnership with
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Charity Trustees' Week 2025 begins on Monday, 10-14 November! To celebrate the work and commitment of the thousands of volunteer trustees that keep our sector thriving, The Charities Regulator, in partnership with
We're honoured and so happy to report that The Wheel took home the 2025 Diversity and Inclusion award at last night's Chartered Accountants Ireland Published Accounts Awards.
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We're honoured and so happy to report that The Wheel took home the 2025 Diversity and Inclusion award at last night's Chartered Accountants Ireland Published Accounts Awards.
A just transition isn’t just about moving away from carbon — it’s about moving toward connection, creativity, and community resilience. In this engaging session, Averil Rafferty explores how social enterprises and community groups can lead that shift by weaving together
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A just transition isn’t just about moving away from carbon — it’s about moving toward connection, creativity, and community resilience. In this engaging session, Averil Rafferty explores how social enterprises and community groups can lead that shift by weaving together
Episodic volunteering, mobile volunteers, virtual volunteers, cyber volunteers - are these all just buzzwords or are they new ways in which we engage volunteers?
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Episodic volunteering, mobile volunteers, virtual volunteers, cyber volunteers - are these all just buzzwords or are they new ways in which we engage volunteers?
What a fantastic gathering today for our Roadshow at @modelsligo. Such a pleasure to see so many of our members engaging with one another, sharing their experiences & learnings. A huge thankyou to everyone who joined us to make it such a special day. #wearethewheel #roadshow2025
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
What a fantastic gathering today for our Roadshow at @modelsligo. Such a pleasure to see so many of our members engaging with one another, sharing their experiences & learnings. A huge thankyou to everyone who joined us to make it such a special day. #wearethewheel #roadshow2025
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, founder of Focus Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Ireland. Her vision and tireless advocacy have inspired countless individuals and organisations across the community and voluntary sector,
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, founder of Focus Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Ireland. Her vision and tireless advocacy have inspired countless individuals and organisations across the community and voluntary sector,
It was a pleasure to hear from MC Richard Deane and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and at the Department of Transport, Jerry Buttimer TD.
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It was a pleasure to hear from MC Richard Deane and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and at the Department of Transport, Jerry Buttimer TD.
We were in attendance this morning at Nemo Rangers GAA club in Ballinlough Cork for a very exciting development:
The launch of the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub.
The launch of the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub.
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We were in attendance this morning at Nemo Rangers GAA club in Ballinlough Cork for a very exciting development:
The launch of the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub.
The launch of the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub.
Highlighting the importance of the LEADER programme, Minister Calleary emphasised the need to secure it in the next EU Multi Annual Financial Framework (MFF), as well as stressing Ireland's key role during its term in EU Presidency.
#LDCNSummit
#LDCNSummit
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Highlighting the importance of the LEADER programme, Minister Calleary emphasised the need to secure it in the next EU Multi Annual Financial Framework (MFF), as well as stressing Ireland's key role during its term in EU Presidency.
#LDCNSummit
#LDCNSummit
Minister Calleary opens day two of Community, Society, Economy – Summit 2030, celebrating 35 years work and achievement from Local Development Companies across the country.
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Minister Calleary opens day two of Community, Society, Economy – Summit 2030, celebrating 35 years work and achievement from Local Development Companies across the country.