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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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:: Latest News ::
Governing Well
When: Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Where: Carmelite Centre, 56 Aungier Street Dublin 2
Time: 09:30-12:30. Registration from 09:15
What is good governance
& why is it important for your organisation?
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Making More Money: practical finance and fundraising tools
A workshop that examines practical tools to manage finances and grow your funding in a recession.
When: 17 February
Where: Carmelite Community Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Time: 09:30am-12:30pm. (registration from 09:15am)
part of our recession-busting supports for organisations
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With statutory funding on the decrease, and fundraising under severe pressure, organisations are now being pressed to rethink how they will deliver on their mission and objectives so that they can do the same with less resources. If they don't change the way they do things, they may find themselves running out of cash.
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Working Better, Growing Stronger: Conference in Galway
When: 10 March 2010
Where: Harbour Hotel, Galway
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Working Better, Growing Stronger is a conference that aims to equip you and your community and voluntary group with the latest information and advice on a number of key issues, including: Governance, The Charities Act 2009, Employment Law, Financial Management, Fundraising, Online Marketing and Social Media. The event will feature inputs from a practising barrister, top facilitators and The Wheel's team of experts.
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Irish charities cut back on projects, staff and administrative costs
Irish charities are cutting back on staff pay, benefits and administrative costs in an attempt to cope with funding cuts and a drop in public donations, according to a new survey (November 2009).
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Le Chéile Magazine - The Budget 2010 Issue!
The Winter issue of
Le Chéile Magazine is now available for download in PDF format.
In the new issue: Beyond Budget 2010, Dealing with funding cuts, the National Fundraising Awards, Collaborations and Mergers, how to apply for grants, cloud computing and much more!
Download the new issue of
Le Cheile now!
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The Wheel's Reaction to Budget 2010
A balanced assessment of Budget 2010 must conclude that while Government has attempted to protect vulnerable people, it has failed to ensure fairness in the effort to put Ireland on the path to recovery.
Poor people will be made poorer by the 4.1% cut in welfare rates, by prescription charges for medical-card holders, and by the increased cost of fuel.
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Majority believe Irish charities should campaign for social change
The majority of the public believe that Irish charities should campaign to bring about social change, according to a new survey. When asked whether campaigning or providing services are the most effective way for a charity to support people in need, 45% of the public said that both are equally important, while 12% felt that campaigning was more important.
The survey of 1,000 people in the Republic aged over 16 was conducted by NFP Synergy between 28 July and 7 September last on behalf The Wheel.
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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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Social Partnership Post Budget: what happens next?
The Wheel is reviewing the implications for the implementation of the Towards 2016 national agreement now that both IBEC and ICTU have withdrawn from its pay element. We will be engaging with Government and officials over the coming months on this matter, as there were elements of this agreement that were of great important to the whole community and voluntary sector in Ireland and we will keep our members informed of the outcomes.
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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.
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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.
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