Become a Member of The Wheel
By becoming a member of The Wheel you will be joining over 880 organisations who believe that by acting together we can shape the future our sector and the environment in which we operate.
Membership of The Wheel offers you opportunities to work together, access to the most up-to-date information, dedicated support services, unrivalled networking opportunities and the ability to influence policy-makers.
- Skills building: Members get big discounts on The Wheel's training and networking events. In 2010 we hosted almost 60 workshops, meetings and conferences across Ireland. View our forthcoming training events.
- Make your voice heard: Members can influence Government policy as it affects the community and voluntary sector. We advocate for the shared interests of our members and the wider community and voluntary sector across national and international fora, including the Community and Voluntary Pillar.
- Consultancy and support services: Members can access telephone and email support and meet with our team to discuss any facet of running your organisation, as well as the wider issues affecting our sector.
- Stay informed: Members have access to a wide selection of information services and publications, including Focalpoint, our e-newsletter for members, good practice guides, covering themes such as Governance, Resource and Risk Managment.
- Member Offers: See our new comprehensive insurance offering from BHP Insurances, exclusive to members!
There's no better time to be a part of an organisation whose sole purpose is to support and represent community, voluntary and charitable organisations.
Who Can Apply for Membership?
Anyone. Individuals organisations - working in the community and voluntary sector in Ireland, in a paid or voluntary capacity, is welcome to apply for membership.
Types of Membership:
- Full Membership is open to all independently governed and constituted community, voluntary or charitable organisations.
- Associate Membership is open to all other types of organisations including public sector, academic, commercial and nonprofit organisations.
Commercial Associate Membership: Commercial/for-profit organisations that prefer not to disclose their income levels.
How Much Does it Cost?
Membership rates are set on a sliding scale from €30 per year and are based on the annual turnover of your organisation. The smaller your organisation the less you pay.
Membership Type | Annual Income Band | Fee Per Annum |
| Full Membership | €0 - €25,000 | €30 |
€25,001 - €80,000 | €70 | |
€80,001 - €250,000 | €115 | |
€250,000 - €1,000,000 | €225 | |
€1,000,000 - €5,000,000 | €250 | |
€5,000,000 + | €275 | |
Associate Member | €0 - €25,000 | €30 |
| €25,001 - €80,000 | €70 | |
| €80,001 - €250,000 | €115 | |
| €250,000 - €1,000,00 | €225 | |
| €1,000,000 - €5,000,000 | €250 | |
| €5,000,000 + | €275 | |
Commercial Associate Member | €275 |
Apply now for membership of The Wheel
Or contact our membership team with any questions.







