The Wheel

The Wheel The Wheel is Ireland’s national association of community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises.

We are a representative voice and a supportive resource that offers advice, training, influence and advocacy for the sector. Our Social Media Community Standards

The Wheel’s social media channels are public spaces where we engage with our community of members, share information relevant to our work and network with organisations and individuals who share our passion for community and voluntary wo

rk and social enterprise. The Wheel does not agree with or endorse every comment that individuals post on our social media channels. Our goal is to share ideas and information with as many people as possible. Sharing content may at times lead to lively discussion and debate, which we welcome. However, in order to ensure that conversations remain respectful and constructive, there are a few guidelines we would ask you to follow. When posting, we ask you to refrain from the following:
• Hate speech,
• Profanity, obscenity or vulgarity,
• Defamation to a person or people,
• Name-calling and/or personal attacks,
• Shouting i.e. everything written IN CAPS,
• False, misleading or deceptive statements,
• Content that is completely off-topic or repetitive,
• Links to unrelated personal blogs or websites,
• Content whose main purpose is to sell a product,
• Spam material, such as the same commenter commenting or asking questions repeatedly on a profile. These guidelines may be revised and updated at our discretion. Commenters who engage in the above may be muted or even blocked from our channels. We also reserve the right to remove content from our channels. We want to ensure that our community remains a safe, constructive and informative environment for engagement and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation on this matter. You can find links to our social media platforms below. We hope you enjoy the content we post there and that you enjoy engaging with us.

05/08/2026

The Leadership Academy is delighted to be offering a Bursary to one lucky applicant for the upcoming September intake of the NCI Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management.

Developed in partnership with Quality Matters and The Wheel, this Level 9 Certificate is an applied programme designed to improve specific managerial and leadership competencies for managers and executives in Irish nonprofit organisations.

Email [email protected] for the bursary application form. Applications will be accepted until 9 am Monday, 31 August, and winners will be notified by The Wheel. The course commences on Monday, 14 September 2026.

🌟 Join us at Cork Communities in Action! 🌟The Wheel is proud to support this free, family-friendly celebration of the co...
04/08/2026

🌟 Join us at Cork Communities in Action! 🌟

The Wheel is proud to support this free, family-friendly celebration of the community and voluntary organisations that make Cork a stronger, more connected place.

📅 Saturday, 5 September (International Day of Charity)

🕑 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

📍 Bishop Lucey Park, 25 Grand Parade, Cork

Come along to enjoy live music, creative performances, family-friendly activities and the opportunity to meet local organisations making a real difference every day.

From youth services and disability support to arts, culture, climate action, sport and services for older people, discover how community and voluntary organisations are helping people at every stage of life.

In a world that can often feel divided and uncertain, community matters more than ever. Join us as we celebrate the people and organisations creating connection, belonging and positive change across Cork.

🎉 The event is free, and there's no need to register; just come along!



Cork County Council, Cork Volunteer Centre, Nano Nagle Place, Horizons Cork, Cork City Public Participation Network, Cork City Partnership

💡 Reliable funding creates reliable public services.When great organisations like Hygiene Hub have multi-annual funding,...
23/07/2026

💡 Reliable funding creates reliable public services.

When great organisations like Hygiene Hub have multi-annual funding, they can plan ahead, respond to growing demand, invest in their services, and provide consistent support.

That's why, in our Budget 2027 pre-budget submission, we're calling on the Government to expand multi-annual funding approaches across departments, building on existing models that are already delivering results.

Long-term challenges need long-term investment. Multi-annual funding gives community and voluntary organisations the certainty they need to focus on impact rather than funding cycles.

👉 Read more in our pre-budget submission:https://www.wheel.ie/sites/default/files/media/file-uploads/2026-06/104420-The%20Wheel-Pre-Budget%20Submission_Proof_V7_ONLINE.pdf


Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Jerry Buttimer

17/07/2026

🤝A warm welcome to all the organisations that joined The Wheel in Q2 2026! You are now part of a thriving community of over 2,700 organisations working together to create positive change across Ireland.

We are delighted to have you with us 🌟
Interested in becoming a member? Learn more 👉 :https://www.wheel.ie/membership

The Wheel at Dublin Pride 2026 Over 100,000 took to the streets of Dublin this Pride, united in their efforts to make a ...
04/07/2026

The Wheel at Dublin Pride 2026

Over 100,000 took to the streets of Dublin this Pride, united in their efforts to make a positive impact and protect and advance LGBTQIA+ rights.

The Wheel is proud to have marched in this year’s vibrant celebration, alongside our member organisations; Community Therapy Ireland, Inner Voice Inner Journey, and Mental Health Reform.

The Wheel stands in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people working and volunteering in our sector and champion the role voluntary organisations play in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.



Photos by Ash Lynch Photography & Design

On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The presidency provides a unique oppo...
30/06/2026

On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The presidency provides a unique opportunity for Ireland to communicate the democratic values of the European project to its citizens as well as promoting Irish examples of these values across Europe.

Government has included ‘values’ as one of its core priorities for the Presidency, and this should be underpinned by meaningful action and resources.

The Wheel calls on the Government to use this unique opportunity to:

🔹 Protect and expand civil society funding in the new MFF, including CERV under AgoraEU, Creative Europe, ESF+, LEADER, Erasmus+, and LIFE

🔹Properly resource cross-Government implementation of the Democracy Shield to protect civic space

👉 For details, see: https://shorturl.at/NOfKL

29/06/2026

🤝A warm welcome to all the organisations that joined The Wheel in Q1 2026! You are now part of a thriving community of over 2,700 organisations working together to create positive change across Ireland.

We are delighted to have you with us 🌟
Interested in becoming a member? Learn more 👉 :https://www.wheel.ie/membership

CLOSING SUNDAY! Are you working within the Social Enterprise model? The National Social Enterprise Census is currently u...
26/06/2026

CLOSING SUNDAY! Are you working within the Social Enterprise model? The National Social Enterprise Census is currently underway and we would highly encourage all social enterprises to take part.

The Census is an important opportunity to ensure that the contribution, impact, and needs of social enterprises are accurately captured and reflected in future policy, funding, and support initiatives. Your valuable response will help build a stronger evidence base for the sector!

Access the survey here: https://panel.amarachsurveys.ie/S2/159/SEL37/

We encourage you to complete the survey as soon as possible and to ensure that your organisation's voice is heard.

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
SERIreland
Amárach Research

26/06/2026

Are you passionate about good governance and impact measurement? 📊

✨ This role will support The Wheel in meeting its legal, regulatory, and governance requirements ⚖️, and will help the organisation track and report on key metrics across all programmes. 📈

To apply visit 👉https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/governance-compliance-manager

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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