Building a Strong, Vibrant Community and Voluntary Sector in Ireland
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The Wheel is a support and representative body connecting community and voluntary organisations and charities across Ireland. Established in 1999, The Wheel has evolved to become a resource centre and forum for the community and voluntary sector. The Wheel’s membership programme saves hundreds of community, voluntary and charity organisations across Ireland time and money, so that they can focus on what they do best. Find out what we can do for you. |
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Free Microsoft Office Live Meeting Training
When: 16 March
Where:
Microsoft , Carmenhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18.
Time: 9.30 – 11:00
Microsoft Office Live Meeting is a tool which allows people to conduct meetings and collaborate over the internet, reducing costs and increasing productivity with ease. Microsoft is hosting a training session on this invaluable tool in their facilities in Sandyford. There is no charge for this event, but places are limited,
book early to avoid disappointment.
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Economics professor scrutinises Community and Voluntary Pillar's recovery plan (February 2010)
The Wheel is continuing to work with our 16 colleague organisations in the Community and Voluntary Pillar to develop and present an alternative national economic recovery plan. The Government has already stated that budget 2011 will see a further €4Bn fiscal adjustment (to comprise of a combination of expenditure cuts and increases in the tax take) - so the process of ensuring that vulnerable people are protected from the effects of this adjustment starts now.
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Building a Better Ireland - A National Conference for the Community and Volnutary Sector
When: 27 May
Where: Croke Park Conference Centre
Time: 09:00-16:00
The Wheel's annual conference, entitled
Building a Better Ireland: Working Together to Make it Happen
, will take place at the Croke Park Conference Centre in Dublin on Thursday, 27 May. A host of local and international speakers will offer their expertise on the challenges facing organisations in this trying time.
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The Charities Act 2009 Factsheet
This guide outlines the main features of the Charities Act 2009 and offers practical steps for charities that will be affected by the new legislation.
It is important to note that the provisions of the Charities Act did not come into force when the Act was signed into law in February 2009. The Act will be commenced in stages by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The Wheel will keep you updated as the new provisions come into force.
The purpose and main provisions of the Charities Act 2009
Implications of the Charities Act
How to prepare
A good governance checklist
You can
download this entire section as one factsheet here. (PDF 140KB)
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Recession Toolkit from The Wheel
Following the greatest economic upheaval in a generation, community, voluntary and charitable organisations are preparing for extremely challenging times in 2009 and beyond.
The Wheel has developed this Recession Toolkit to help equip community and voluntary groups with the practical information resources required to weather this economic storm.
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Reducing the Risk Good Practice Guide
A Resource Guide for Community and Voluntary Organisations
Life is risky and community/voluntary/charitable organisations are not immune from risk. Risk cannot be avoided, but most types of risk can be anticipated and therefore planned for. By properly managing risk, the organisation can fulfil its potential and the negative effects of hazards can be reduced. If they have not already done so, the time is right now for organisations to put in place risk management strategies that suit their needs.
Order your copy online here .
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Getting to Grips With Governance Guide
A resource guide for community and voluntary organisations
Whatever the governing board of a community/voluntary/charitable organisation is called, it has a hugely significant part to play in the success of the organisation. It must ensure that the organisation is both effective and accountable and membership of such a board/committee is an important one and not to be taken on without an understanding of what is involved.
Order your copy online here .
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Solid Foundations good practice guide
The guide provides factual information about the legal obligations that organisations in the sector face, as well as practical advice on how they can run their organisations in line with good practice standards. This has been done in response to two main trends. Firstly, organisations are becoming increasingly aware of their own limitations and want to feel more confident about the internal challenges that they face on a day-to-day basis. Secondly, organisations are now facing increasing external demands, including a changing regulatory and legislative framework, and it is vital that they have access to accurate information about their obligations.
Order your copy online here .
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The Wheel Pay and Benefits Survey 2008 Now Available
The first pay and benefits survey of community, voluntary and charitable organisations is now available. This survey is the first comprehensive survey of its kind in Ireland, designed specifically for our sector.
Order your copy now.
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Tailored Insurance for the Community and Voluntary Sector
The Wheel, in conjunction with Arachas Corporate Brokers, are delighted to announce the introduction of
CV cover , a unique service offering for community and voluntary organisations wishing to secure insurance advice, quotations, or cover.
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