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Get the support and representation you deserve from Ireland’s biggest community of charities, community groups and social enterprises.

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Who are our members?

Small organisations

Volunteer-led organisations 
that make a huge contribution to their communities with 
few resources.

Medium-large organisations

Established not-for-profits delivering services, employing staff, and creating impact at scale.

Other organisations

Public, academic, commercial and for-profit organisations engaged with the community sector.

Individuals from no organisation

People working in or interested in Ireland’s community and voluntary sector.

What you get as a member

Members receive all benefits. Explore the tabs to see which are designed specifically to support you

Free training and events

Access 70% of our exclusive training and events for free

Learning

Member networks

Join facilitated member networks built around particular themes/topics that are important to you

Community

Advice and guidance

Access support to help your organisation run smoothly and confidently

Guidance

Policies and templates

Adapt our tried and tested policies and templates to suit you or your organisation

Guidance

On-demand learning library

Access our on-demand library or trainings, workshops, classes and courses

Learning

HR and employment law support

Access complimentary or preferential access to Linea, the dedicated online resource for HR and employment law

Guidance

Paid training and events discount

Get a 40% member discount on all paid training and events

Learning

Participation in our advocacy and policy work

Have your say on issues that concern you, your organisation or community

Community

Research publications

Access reports, publications, factsheets and briefings to support your advocacy, lobbying or campaigning

Guidance
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Why join The Wheel?

We’re trusted

As a respected leader in Irish civil society, The Wheel speaks with an authoritative voice whether interacting with the government, media, or the public.

We care

We are, first and foremost, a community of members, building and broadening networks across the island of Ireland. Join our community today!

We’re inclusive

We are committed to diversity, equity, and representation, and we believe that we are at our best when we are working collaboratively.

2,700+ Members of The Wheel
70% Events free to members
140 2024 Training events
Members of The Wheel attend our Annual Summit

Your investment

Our membership fees operate on a sliding scale depending on an organisation’s or individual’s income. Your annual fee will be finalised during your application process, but the below fee calculator will provide a guide.

Estimated annual revenue:
Up to €25k
Annual membership fee: €0

*Your exact fee will be finalised during the application process

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Take the next step

Join The Wheel today for access to our full range of supports:

  • Training, guidance, and practical advice
  • Networking opportunities and peer learning
  • Policy updates, advocacy, and a stronger collective voice
  • Member-only resources, events, and discounted services.

Be part of Ireland’s largest movement of charity and community organisations working together for a fair, just and inclusive Ireland.

Important

When applying as an organisation, the organisation is the member — not the individual applicant. If you’re applying as an individual and your organisation is already a member of The Wheel, you don’t need to apply separately. Simply ask your organisation’s administrator to add you to the existing membership.

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