The Wheel
@thewheelireland.bsky.social
We are Ireland’s national association of charities, community groups and social enterprises. Charity Reg. No. 20040963 #WeAreTheWheel #WeAct
Applications close Friday 16 January! Don't miss your chance to join our team in 2026 and head up a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub!
For details go to https://lnkd.in/g-qPHb8j
For details go to https://lnkd.in/g-qPHb8j
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Applications close Friday 16 January! Don't miss your chance to join our team in 2026 and head up a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub!
For details go to https://lnkd.in/g-qPHb8j
For details go to https://lnkd.in/g-qPHb8j
2️⃣6️⃣For 2️⃣6️⃣ A couple of hours a month will add up to a huge impact! 2026 is International Volunteer Year and Volunteer Ireland want you to take the pledge to do 26 hours of volunteering this year for 2026.
January 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
2️⃣6️⃣For 2️⃣6️⃣ A couple of hours a month will add up to a huge impact! 2026 is International Volunteer Year and Volunteer Ireland want you to take the pledge to do 26 hours of volunteering this year for 2026.
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the first Leadership Academy Breakfast Club of the year on Thurs 5 February 2026 and what a way to start the New Year!
January 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the first Leadership Academy Breakfast Club of the year on Thurs 5 February 2026 and what a way to start the New Year!
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the first Leadership Academy Breakfast Club of the year on Thurs 5 February 2026 and what a way to start the New Year!
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the first Leadership Academy Breakfast Club of the year on Thurs 5 February 2026 and what a way to start the New Year!
Looking for a challenge?
Can you take the lead on the development and delivery of a multi-partner communications strategy, oversee storytelling and digital content creation, manage social media and media relations, and monitor and report on communications impact?
Can you take the lead on the development and delivery of a multi-partner communications strategy, oversee storytelling and digital content creation, manage social media and media relations, and monitor and report on communications impact?
January 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Looking for a challenge?
Can you take the lead on the development and delivery of a multi-partner communications strategy, oversee storytelling and digital content creation, manage social media and media relations, and monitor and report on communications impact?
Can you take the lead on the development and delivery of a multi-partner communications strategy, oversee storytelling and digital content creation, manage social media and media relations, and monitor and report on communications impact?
Deepest condolences from all of us at The Wheel for the loss of Sister Brigid Reynolds, co-founder of Social Justice Ireland. Sr Brigid made an outstanding contribution to promoting social justice for nearly 50 years. Through SJI's tireless advocacy, ground-breaking research, and
January 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Deepest condolences from all of us at The Wheel for the loss of Sister Brigid Reynolds, co-founder of Social Justice Ireland. Sr Brigid made an outstanding contribution to promoting social justice for nearly 50 years. Through SJI's tireless advocacy, ground-breaking research, and
We're looking for Social Innovation Manager.
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
January 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
We're looking for Social Innovation Manager.
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
We're looking for Social Innovation Manager.
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We're looking for Social Innovation Manager.
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
The holidays are almost here! It’s been a busy 2025, but as we head into the break, we’re all focused squarely on the future and everything that 2026 has in store.
December 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The holidays are almost here! It’s been a busy 2025, but as we head into the break, we’re all focused squarely on the future and everything that 2026 has in store.
The holidays are almost here! It’s been a busy 2025, but as we head into the break, we’re all focused squarely on the future and everything that 2026 has in store.
December 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The holidays are almost here! It’s been a busy 2025, but as we head into the break, we’re all focused squarely on the future and everything that 2026 has in store.
We're looking for Social Innovation Manager.
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We're looking for Social Innovation Manager.
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
Join our team in 2026 and lead a major new national initiative establishing Ireland’s first Social Innovation Hub.
For details go to https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/social-innovation-manager
The Leadership Academy and Boardmatch Ireland are delighted to announce that we are now taking expressions of interest (EOI) for the 2026 Future Board Leaders (FBL) programme.
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Leadership Academy and Boardmatch Ireland are delighted to announce that we are now taking expressions of interest (EOI) for the 2026 Future Board Leaders (FBL) programme.
Experienced communications professional? The Wheel is seeking an experienced communications consultant or agency to develop a comprehensive communications strategy & implementation plan for our new initiative, the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub. https://f.mtr.cool/swwgjolxwb
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Experienced communications professional? The Wheel is seeking an experienced communications consultant or agency to develop a comprehensive communications strategy & implementation plan for our new initiative, the New Solutions Social Innovation Hub. https://f.mtr.cool/swwgjolxwb
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
• There are an estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in Ireland. That's roughly 20% of the population!
• Even though progress has been made toward the implementation of the UNCPRD, we still have much to do.
• There are an estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in Ireland. That's roughly 20% of the population!
• Even though progress has been made toward the implementation of the UNCPRD, we still have much to do.
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
• There are an estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in Ireland. That's roughly 20% of the population!
• Even though progress has been made toward the implementation of the UNCPRD, we still have much to do.
• There are an estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in Ireland. That's roughly 20% of the population!
• Even though progress has been made toward the implementation of the UNCPRD, we still have much to do.
What a hugely successful and generative event today at the Shared Island Innovators Conference in Dublin.
Highlights of the morning included:
Highlights of the morning included:
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What a hugely successful and generative event today at the Shared Island Innovators Conference in Dublin.
Highlights of the morning included:
Highlights of the morning included:
Last week, we were very pleased to organise another successful social cohesion dialogue, this time at the wonderful Nano Nagle Place in Cork city.
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Last week, we were very pleased to organise another successful social cohesion dialogue, this time at the wonderful Nano Nagle Place in Cork city.
Managing donations shouldn’t be complicated.
· Monthly reports
· Pending funds overview
· Shared donor data
· Monthly reports
· Pending funds overview
· Shared donor data
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Managing donations shouldn’t be complicated.
· Monthly reports
· Pending funds overview
· Shared donor data
· Monthly reports
· Pending funds overview
· Shared donor data
Don't miss the chance to have your say! From 1 July to 31 December 2026, Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Government is seeking views from domestic stakeholders and the Irish public on the development of Ireland’s Presidency priorities & policy programme.
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Don't miss the chance to have your say! From 1 July to 31 December 2026, Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Government is seeking views from domestic stakeholders and the Irish public on the development of Ireland’s Presidency priorities & policy programme.
Don't miss the next Loneliness Taskforce Research Network Webinar, "Challenges in Tailoring Loneliness Interventions for Older People", led by Dr. Laura Coll-Planas, Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia and taking place Thursday 4 Dec, at 1PM.
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Don't miss the next Loneliness Taskforce Research Network Webinar, "Challenges in Tailoring Loneliness Interventions for Older People", led by Dr. Laura Coll-Planas, Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia and taking place Thursday 4 Dec, at 1PM.
Things are already buzzing at an absolutely packed Access Europe Showcase 2025 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre! Guided by our host Mary Moynihan, Artistic Director & CEO of Smashing Times, we've already had contributions and sharing from our own Emma Murtagh & Emily Nelson as well as ...
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Things are already buzzing at an absolutely packed Access Europe Showcase 2025 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre! Guided by our host Mary Moynihan, Artistic Director & CEO of Smashing Times, we've already had contributions and sharing from our own Emma Murtagh & Emily Nelson as well as ...
The Access Europe Team are all set and excited to get things underway at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre for the Access Europe Showcase 2025! 🫶 #AccessEurope #AEShowcase #OurEUStory
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The Access Europe Team are all set and excited to get things underway at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre for the Access Europe Showcase 2025! 🫶 #AccessEurope #AEShowcase #OurEUStory
As we wind up proceedings for the morning and head to a well-deserved post-conference lunch, we're thrilled to be able to reflect on such a wonderfully positive, collaborative, forward-looking, and enjoyable conference.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
As we wind up proceedings for the morning and head to a well-deserved post-conference lunch, we're thrilled to be able to reflect on such a wonderfully positive, collaborative, forward-looking, and enjoyable conference.
Bringing together a wealth of experience and insight, our central panel discussion at our Shaping Skills Shaping Society conference was such a source of inspiration and clarity.
November 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Bringing together a wealth of experience and insight, our central panel discussion at our Shaping Skills Shaping Society conference was such a source of inspiration and clarity.
A lot of wonderful energy in the room already as our Shaping Skills Shaping Society conference gets underway at The Alex Hotel in Dublin.
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A lot of wonderful energy in the room already as our Shaping Skills Shaping Society conference gets underway at The Alex Hotel in Dublin.
There’s just a few days left to secure your spot at our Shared Island Innovators Conference happening on Tuesday 2 December 2025, 10:00am–2:00pm at the Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin.
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
There’s just a few days left to secure your spot at our Shared Island Innovators Conference happening on Tuesday 2 December 2025, 10:00am–2:00pm at the Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin.