The Wheel is Ireland’s national association of community and voluntary organisations, charities, and social enterprises.
Established in 1999, The Wheel is an authoritative and trusted voice for the non-profit sector. Enthusiastically committed to transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of practice and governance, they work to ensure that the sector is recognised and respected, adequately resourced and appropriately regulated.
Their vision is a thriving charity and community sector at the heart of a fair, just and inclusive Ireland. The Wheel champions the sector through four core work programmes:
- Public Policy and Advocacy Programme.
- Networking Programme.
- Training and Development Programme.
- Information Services Programme.
The Wheel believes that its strength lies in its membership and reach. They are the thread that connects community and voluntary organisations throughout the country. In summary:
- 2,300+ members and a database of 60,000+ contacts with 20,000+ organisations across Irish civil society.
- 28,000 + followers across social media channels.
- 235,814 unique visitors to the website in 2022
- 145 events delivered in 2022, reaching 8,389 people.
For more information on our work and the benefits of becoming a member, see: www.wheel.ie
