THE WHEEL ANNUAL REVIEW 2008

THE WHEEL 

ANNUAL REVIEW 2008 

SUPPORTING AND REPRESENTING 

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS

CONTENTS 

1 OUR VISION AND MISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

2 STRATEGIC GOALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

3 CHAIRPERSON’S STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

4 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

5 SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS 

5.1 CAPACITY BUILDING EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

5.2 NATIONAL FUNDRAISING AWARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

5.3 PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

5.4 STRONGER LEADERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

5.5 TRAINING LINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

5.6 INFORMATION AND ADVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

5.6.1 ONLINE SUPPORT SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

5.6.2 PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

5.7 CONSULTANCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

6 REPRESENTING COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS 

6.1 SOCIAL PARTNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

6.2 THE CHARITIES ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

6.3 TRAINING GRANT SCHEME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

6.4 GETTING INVOLVED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

7 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

8 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15/16 

APPENDIX 1 – MEMBERSHIP LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-22

1 OUR VISION & MISSION 

OUR VISION: An Ireland with a vibrant and dynamic community and voluntary sector, as united as 

it is diverse, operating at the centre of Irish life and decision making as a necessary part of a 

healthy democracy. 

OUR MISSION: The Wheel is an organisation dedicated to strengthening the community and 

voluntary sector, focusing on organisations who seek to create a better world. We advocate for an 

environment that supports voluntary activity, and work to help this flourish by supporting 

organisations and by representing their shared interests. 

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2 OUR STRATEGIC GOALS 

To improve the legal, 

political and operational 

environment for the 

community and 

voluntary sector. 

To strengthen the 

capacity of organisations 

to get things done. 

STRATEGIC 

GOALS 

To build public 

support for the sector. 

To strengthen 

The Wheel’s own 

ability to deliver. 

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3 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT 

I am honoured and delighted to have the opportunity to 

introduce The Wheel’s annual review for 2008. Having 

been involved with The Wheel since its foundation 

almost ten years ago, and especially since becoming 

chairman last year, I have had the opportunity to meet 

many members and can confirm that The Wheel’s work 

is highly valued in the sector and is now more important 

than ever in these very challenging times. 

There is a massive requirement now for high levels of 

community involvement and a sustained focus on 

supporting community development which is more 

important than ever. There is a need for determined 

active citizenship, and I would sincerely hope that many 

more people will get involved in their local communities 

to support and assist the many important projects, vital 

to the sustainability of essential well being for everyone. 

I have seen at first hand the way in which The Wheel 

has continually expanded its membership and its suite 

of services since it was founded, and I am certain that The Wheel will continue to grow into the 

important role it plays in providing the support that all our organisations need to help us focus 

on our own work. The Wheel has developed a great deal of expertise whilst monitoring the 

development of the Charities Act 2009, and it has performed a very valuable role for the sector 

in advising us all in relation to what it will mean for our organisations. I look forward to The 

Wheel continuing to support and advise all our members when the Act is fully commenced and 

the new requirements take effect. 

I would like to thank my fellow Board members, the CEO Deirdre Garvey and all of the staff 

team for the tremendous energies and dedication they bring to the service of The Wheel. I 

would also like to thank each member of The Wheel for their strong support for our work over 

the years, for it is from our members that we take inspiration in all that we do. 

And finally I would like to thank the Department of the Taoiseach for their continued support, 

and our many funders and sponsors over the last year, including the Department of Community, 

Rural and Gaeltact Affairs, Vodafone Ireland Foundation, the Department of Enterprise, Trade 

and Employment, Calouste Gulbunkian Foundation (UK), BT Ireland and the Department of 

Communications, Energy & Natural Resources. 

Seamus Boland, Chair 

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4 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE 

If you’ve received our Annual Review over the past few years you 

will immediately notice a significant change in the format and 

structure of this publication. This reflects a significant change in 

the purpose of The Wheel’s Annual Review. Rather than simply 

listing our activities during the previous year, we want to present 

a vivid picture of the tangible benefits of membership of The 

Wheel, by clearly demonstrating the range of projects we have 

initiated and developed over the past year, and their inherent 

value for members of the community and voluntary sector. 

Looking back on 2008, one thing is crystal clear: we have made 

concrete, demonstrable progress in achieving every one of our 

strategic goals. Each year, The Wheel’s efficacy as a unique 

resource for the sector grows in scope, efficiency and 

effectiveness, and as we enter a difficult and challenging new era, we do so with unprecedented 

stability and the confidence that we can continue to assist the sector, especially in a climate of 

increasing insecurity and uncertainty. 

It’s this simple: if you’re a member of our sector, there’s no better time to be a member of the 

organisation whose sole purpose is supporting and representing organisations in this sector: The Wheel. 

The Wheel’s core role is to provide support, information and representation to enable our members 

to achieve their own objectives more effectively. In this regard 2008 saw the further development of 

a range of key supports for the sector, including our innovative fundingpoint.ie website and the 

development of a range of high-quality workshops and guides focusing on the key area of 

Governance. 

These resources complemented our advocacy work to deliver a more supportive operational 

environment for our members, work which focused strongly on ensuring that the Charities Act helps 

and doesn’t hinder charities in delivering their mission. The innovative policy forum we introduced in 

2008, and the regular policy-updater we produce, enable our members to participate fully in our 

work. So again, if you would like to get involved in shaping the policy environment we all work in, then 

you should join The Wheel. 

In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to join our Chairperson Seamus Boland in thanking 

both the members of the Board and our staff team for their unstinting efforts during the year. I would 

also like to thank each member of The Wheel - it is because of your continued support and 

commitment that we are able to support you in your own work. 

Deirdre Garvey, Chief Executive Officer 

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5 SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND 

VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS 

5.1 CAPACITY BUILDING EVENTS 

Throughout the year The Wheel operates a full schedule of events designed to help build 

organisations’ capacity to achieve their goals. These events cover a wide range of topics, such as 

governance, management, fundraising, communications and information technology, as well as 

offering valuable networking and partnership opportunities for participants. To enable the widest 

possible participation, we deliver them in venues throughout the country. 

Our annual programme of events is a vital part of our service to the sector, and, reflecting its importance, 

we hired a full-time Director of Programmes in July 2008. Already, this initiative has resulted in a more 

focused and responsive programme of events, tailored to the specific needs of the sector. 

OVER 1,700 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE WHEEL’S 39 CAPACITY BUILDING EVENTS IN 2008 

EVENT LOCATION DATE 

Members Briefing Kilkenny 30 Jan 

Sustainability and Diversifying Your Funding Kilkenny 30 Jan 

Working with Boards on their Appraisal and Review Dublin 5 Feb 

OpenIT: Communications Dublin 12 Feb 

OpenIT: Information Dublin 20 Feb 

Working with Boards on their Appraisal and Review Dublin 20 Feb 

CEO breakfast Dublin 27 Feb 

Sustainability and Diversifying Your Funding Sligo 5 Mar 

Governance and Management Dublin 12 Mar 

OpenIT: Strategy Dublin 13 Mar 

Strategic: Planning Dublin 2 Apr 

OpenIT: Finance Dublin 8 Apr 

Media Communication Dublin 9 Apr 

The Wheel’s Annual Conference Dublin 1 May 

Full Cost Recovery Dublin 15 May 

Effective Coaching and Leadership Dublin 21 May 

Governance and Managing Dublin 4 Jun 

Employment Law Dublin 11 Jun 

CEO Breakfast Dublin 17 Jun 

Insurance Briefing Dublin 23 Jun 

Social Partnership Network Dublin 15 Jul 

Getting to Grips with Governance Dublin 17 Sep 

Open IT: Discover the Power of Technology for Your Organisation Athlone 24 Sep 

CEO Breakfast Dublin 1 Oct 

Getting to Grips with Governance Cork 8 Oct 

Members Policy Workshop Limerick 14 Oct 

Open IT: Manage Your Communications Dublin 15 Oct 

Getting to Grips with Governance Tullamore 22 Oct 

Members Policy Workshop Kilkenny 29 Oct 

Getting to Grips with Governance Dublin 4 Nov 

Open IT: Discover the Power of Technology for Your Organisation Limerick 5 Nov 

Getting to Grips with Governance Waterford 12 Nov 

Enhancing Communications for your Organisation Dublin 18 Nov 

Getting to Grips with Governance Sligo 26 Nov 

Autumn Policy Forum Sligo 26 Nov 

Enhancing Communications for your Organisation Kilkenny 4 Dec 

Getting to Grips with Governance Galway 10 Dec 

CEO Breakfast Dublin 11 Dec 

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5.2 NATIONAL FUNDRAISING AWARDS 

In September, the first National Fundraising Awards were announced, officially celebrating 

excellence among Ireland’s dedicated fundraisers. This new annual event is aimed at improving 

fundraising standards in Ireland. The Wheel and Fundraising Ireland jointly developed the initiative, 

which has been generously sponsored by Vodafone Ireland. 

From left to right: Caroline Downey 

(joint winner, Volunteer Fundraiser of 

the Year), Nicola Mullen receiving the 

award on behalf of Legacy Promotion 

Ireland (winner, Fundraising Campaign 

of the Year - Small & Medium 

Organisations), Maureen Forrest of the 

Hope Foundation (joint winner, 

Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year), 

Angela Whyte receiving the award on 

behalf of Concern (winner Fundraising 

Campaign of the Year - Larger 

Organisations) and Alison McNamara of 

Bóthar (representing the Fundraiser of 

the Year, Peter Ireton). 

5.3 PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS 

In a dramatic step towards bringing the corporate and voluntary sectors together for mutual 

benefit, The Wheel - in association with private and community and voluntary sector partners - 

organised Partnering for Success - a conference to explore the leadership and management 

challenges facing charities in today’s climate. 

The hugely successful conference - held 

in Croke Park in November - brought 

together over 200 representatives from 

community and voluntary organisations 

with leaders from the private sector. 

Issues explored included human 

resources, information technology, 

fundraising practices, governance and 

management, emphasising the sharing 

of best practice. 

Partnering for Success resulted from a 

symbiotic collaboration between 

corporate sector and voluntary sector 

partners including The Wheel, 

Carmichael Centre, GlaxoSmithKline 

(Ireland) Ltd., Microsoft Ireland, Ulster 

Bank Group and Vodafone Ireland 

Foundation. 

Partnering for Success: Deirdre Garvey, CEO of The 

Wheel; Ava Battles, CEO, Carmichael Centre for Voluntary 

Groups; Brian Gavin, Corporate Affairs Director, 

GlaxoSmithKline; Kate O’Herlihy, Foundation Officer, 

Vodafone Ireland Foundation. 

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5.4 STRONGER LEADERS 

We were fortunate in 2008 to be able once again to work with the Carmichael Centre - a resource 

group for voluntary organisations in Ireland - to further develop our groundbreaking and very 

successful Stronger Leaders programme. 

Stronger Leaders is a professional development programme for the leaders of community and 

voluntary organisations in Ireland, organised by The Wheel with funding from the National Training 

Fund made available by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. 

The intensive programme is conducted over six months (a total of twelve full-day sessions), and is 

aimed at giving leaders the knowledge and skills required to guide their organisations through this 

period of legislative, social and economic change. 

If you are a CEO (or equivalent) of a community or voluntary organisation, joining The Wheel and 

participating in Stronger Leaders could be of enormous benefit to you and your organisation. 

Visit www.wheel/sectorskills/strongerleaders for more information. 

“I can honestly say that the Stronger Leaders Programme was one of the best, most helpful 

programmes I have participated in throughout my 18 years working in the voluntary sector. In my 

current position as Director of the Limerick Rape Crisis Centre it has equipped me with many of the 

tools necessary to perform well in my role. The skills and knowledge which I acquired on the course 

and which filter through the organisation will help to re-energise the centre and progress our work 

for survivors of sexual violence.” 

- Miriam Duffy, Director, Rape Crisis Midwest 

"The Stronger Leaders Programme proved to be an incredibly enriching experience for me and for 

my charity - I would heartily recommend it. The programme is exciting, challenging and professionally 

delivered. You will leave this programme with practical knowledge that will enrich you and 

your charity." 

- Mark Lloyd, General Manager, The Blue Box Creative Learning Centre 

5.5 TRAINING LINKS 

Organised by The Wheel (with funding from the National Training Fund made available by the 

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment) Training Links is an innovative programme 

designed to encourage community and voluntary organisations to unite in dedicated ‘training 

networks’. These networks co-operate to identify mutual training needs and to apply for funds to 

meet them. By working together through Training Links, organisations can take advantage of 

significant cost efficiencies and other benefits of networking. 

Training Links was launched in 2006, and the first phase of the programme concluded in 2007. The 

success of this programme led to The Wheel’s securing funding to run a new phase of Training Links, 

which launched in September 2008, and will run through mid 2010, with eleven new networks 

selected for funding. 

TRAINING LINKS NETWORKS 2008-2010 

1. Ability West Training Network 

2. Partners in Policymaking Network 

4. Community Radio Forum of Ireland (CRAOL) Network 

5. The Meath Training Links Network 

6. One Family South East Family Resource Centre Training Network 

7. The South West Community Development Training Network 

8. West & Midland Community Development Network 

9. Kerry Community & Voluntary Forum Training Links Programme 

10. Safe Ireland Network 

11. Integrating Ireland Network 

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5.6 INFORMATION AND ADVICE 

5.6.1 ONLINE SUPPORT SERVICES 

A crucial, dynamic and interactive aspect of The Wheel’s commitment to providing useful information 

and reliable advice is our family of web-based services. The sites and services listed below are an 

excellent starting point for anyone seeking to conduct in-depth research, find help, network with 

like-minded professionals or simply to expand their knowledge. 

WHEEL.IE 

In line with our dedication to continuous improvement, we have 

continued to develop our core website www.wheel.ie. The website now 

features: 

• Current news - including the most recent issue of Le Cheile magazine. 

• Events - a detailed calendar of recent and up-coming events, to help 

you plan your future. 

• Membership - full details on membership, including application 

information, benefits of membership and a comprehensive listing of 

members of The Wheel. 

• Multimedia - video and audio content was introduced in 2008. 

• Resources - useful documents and direct guidance covering organisational structure, governance, 

direction, accountability, resources and equality. 

• SectorConnector - The Wheel’s unique, searchable online directory of community and voluntary 

organisations. 

• Information - our QuestionPoint helpdesk service provides information 24/7, including the Ask The 

Wheel service you can use if you can’t find what you need in this ever-expanding knowledge base. 

• Publications - We offer a range of electronic and hard copy publications, newsletters, bulletins and 

directories to provide you with regular, relevant, up-to-date information on news and developments 

affecting the community and voluntary sector, and keep you connected to and networked with each other. 

• Policy and Advocacy - here you’ll find information on The Wheel’s work to encourage the 

development of supportive government policy on issues affecting the sector and our advocacy for 

the sector in various arenas, including Social Partnership. 

But don’t take our word for it; visit www.wheel.ie today! 

PAGE HITS UP TO 31 DECEMBER: 1,115,568. NUMBER OF VISITS UP TO 31 DECEMBER: 244,336 

FUNDINGPOINT.IE 

On July 4, The Wheel launched a powerful new fundraising resource: 

www.fundingpoint.ie. Fundingpoint is a website dedicated entirely to helping 

community and voluntary organisations find new sources of funding. It 

comprises a robust and continually updated database of funding sources 

including local and central government, the European Union, independent 

grant-making trusts, the corporate sector and various awards. The website 

also provides a range of online tools to make tracking down funding easier, 

as well as offering fundraising guidance and maintaining a huge resource library. 

"An excellent and user-friendly resource. Congratulations to all involved in Fundingpoint - may it 

go from strength to strength." - Christine Flynn, Fundingpoint.ie subscriber 

PAGE HITS UP TO 31 DECEMBER: 82,225. NUMBER OF VISITS UP TO 31 DECEMBER: 12,212. 

ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS ON 31 DECEMBER: 176 

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LEARNINGPOINT.IE 

Learningpoint.ie is the one-stop-shop for training courses in Ireland. Learningpoint.ie enables you to 

access an extensive database of training courses and providers for the community and voluntary sector 

in Ireland, along with all the latest training news and events from across the sector. 

PAGE HITS UP TO 31 DECEMBER: 155,334. NUMBER OF VISITORS UP TO 31 DECEMBER: 30,696 

ICTPOINT.IE 

The Wheel’s dedicated information technology website www.ictpoint.ie was completed in the spring. 

We created this remarkable user-friendly website to help make even complicated technology accessible 

and effective for community and voluntary organisations. An invaluable feature of the site is a panel of 

experts who are available to answer your questions on virtually any information or communications 

technology issue. 

PAGE HITS UP TO 31 DECEMBER: 15,9042. NUMBER OF VISITORS UP TO 31 DECEMBER: 22,748 

5.6.2 PUBLICATIONS 

Online support is invaluable, but sometimes you need to be able to thumb 

through a hard copy to have the information you need, literally at your fingertips. 

In 2008, we produced a number of publications that are essential additions to any 

community or voluntary organisation’s library. 

GETTING TO GRIPS WITH GOVERNANCE GUIDE 

The governing board of a community or voluntary group is vital to the success 

of the organisation. We published the Getting to Grips with Governance guide 

to help board members ensure that the organisation they represent and govern 

is both effective and accountable. 

Part of our Solid Foundations series of management guides, Getting to Grips with Governance gives 

information about a board’s functions, roles, responsibilities and potential liabilities, whilst encouraging 

best practice and offering other information and resources. 

During 2008, The Wheel, in co-operation with Boardmatch, hosted seven governance workshops around 

the country as part of our launch of the Getting to Grips with Governance guide, and these were both 

well attended and widely praised for their efficacy. For your copy, contact The Wheel, or visit our website 

www.wheel.ie. 

See what participants thought about this event: www.tinyurl.com/dnm8f8 

PAY AND BENEFITS SURVEY 

To help organisations assess their own pay and benefits structures and to assist with planning and 

budgeting, The Wheel commissioned Ireland’s first-ever Pay and Benefits Survey of community, 

voluntary and charitable organisations. 

Kindly sponsored by consulting and recruiting firm 2into3 and charity website mycharity.ie, and 

conducted by Sonraí HR Research, this invaluable survey of over 300 organisations also enables our 

sector to strive towards greater parity with the supports available to other sectors. The survey revealed 

a high demand for professional skills in the community and voluntary sector. 

Members of The Wheel are entitled to one free copy (per organisation), and the survey may be 

purchased via www.wheel.ie. 

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5.6.5 LE CHÉILE 

The Wheel’s quarterly newsletter was substantially upgraded this year, 

into a fully-fledged magazine for everyone interested in community and 

voluntary activity. 

The new-look magazine was launched in November, and featured 

insightful and informative pieces on charities legislation, information 

technology, fundraising, the Budget for 2009, and much more. Opened 

with an insightful article from The Wheel’s CEO Deirdre Garvey about 

the need for collaboration in these hard times, it is no accident that Le 

Chéile is the Irish term for ‘together’. 

The magazine is distributed free to 4,500 organisations and other 

stakeholders, and is available as a free download from www.wheel.ie. Le Chéile magazine is 

required reading for anyone wanting to stay informed about the community and voluntary sector. 

5.7 CONSULTANCIES 

Over the nine years since our founding, The Wheel has acquired a great deal of in-house expertise 

in areas such as charities legislation, governance, fundraising, risk-management, information 

technology, strategy development, general management, human resource management, 

employment law and financial management. 

The Wheel offers tailored consulting solutions for community and voluntary organisations seeking 

advice and guidance in any of these areas - email liz@wheel.ie for more information. 

The theme of The Wheel’s 2008 

annual conference, which took place 

at Croke Park on 1 May, was New 

Futures - Mapping the Road Ahead. 

"The Chairman, Fintan O’Toole, 

was excellent and managed to 

keep things focused and on time. 

The final debate [Vincent Brown 

versus Seán Healey] was perfect at 

the end of the day, adding a sense 

of fun to the event while raising 

some very important issues. Well 

done to all concerned." 

- Delegate’s feedback 

From left to right: Former Minister of State in the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht 

Affairs, Pat Carey TD, delivering the keynote address; journalist and broadcaster, Vincent Brown in 

debate; Deirdre Garvey, CEO of The Wheel, Pat Carey TD, Conference Chair, Fintan O’ Toole; and 

delegates attending the conference. 

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6 REPRESENTATION 

In furthering our core goal to improve the legal, political and operational environment for the 

community and voluntary sector, The Wheel advocates for progress on the cross-cutting issues that 

relate to the development of the sector (arguing, for example, for secure funding, sensitive 

regulation and a comprehensive support infrastructure for the sector). 

Our overarching objective is to ensure the development of a coherent policy framework for 

community and voluntary activity in Ireland, and The Wheel works closely with our member 

organisations and holds regular workshops at which members have an opportunity to contribute 

to policy development. 

The Wheel is a member of the Community and Voluntary Pillar in the national social partnership 

process and we were centrally involved in ensuring that there is a dedicated section of the national 

agreement Towards 2016 that addresses core developmental issues facing the sector. Section 34 

of the Towards 2016 contains a range of commitments relating to the development of the sector 

and we work to maintain a focus on delivering these commitments. These include commitments to: 

• maximise the contribution of the community and voluntary sector by deepening the 

partnership between statutory bodies and voluntary and community organisations. 

• take account of the work of Task Force on Active Citizenship to develop future policy 

to engage citizens and develop voluntary organsiations. 

• enact the charities regulation bill and provide additional resources to assist the sector 

in the transition to regulation. 

• further develop policy to support volunteering. 

• appropriately resource the sector into the future. 

• the principle of providing multi-annual statutory funding. 

We introduced a twice-yearly Policy Forum and published and distributed a Policy Updater paper 

in 2008 to provide structured opportunities for our members to participate in our policy 

development processes. Policy Updater is published twice yearly and widely distributed in the 

sector. 

We also participate in a consortium with other charities to research ‘public attitudes towards 

charities’. The first wave of the research was completed at the end of 2008, with initial results 

becoming available early in 2009. A total of three waves of research will be conducted annually, 

helping substantially to inform our strategy in this area. 

6.1 SOCIAL PARTNERSHIP 

Early in 2008 The Wheel worked closely with colleagues in the Community and Voluntary Pillar and 

Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (CRGA) officials on a formal review of the 

Social Partnership national agreement, Towards 2016. 

One of our primary goals for this review was to begin to develop a new agreement for partnership 

working (Comhaontú) between the sector and the state. In September, the review of Towards 

2016 was published and the Government committed to "engage with the Community and 

Voluntary pillar on how to progress development of future frameworks to support the deepening 

of the partnership between statutory bodies and voluntary and community organsiations". The 

Wheel will be continuing to work to ensure that the sector is provided with a coherent policy 

framework to support the sector, underpinned by a new agreement for partnership working. 

Although the current economic crisis may have far-reaching implications for our sector in many 

areas, The Wheel will continue our efforts to develop the best possible relationship between the 

state and the sector. 

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6 REPRESENTATION 

6.2 THE CHARITIES ACT 

The Wheel has taken a leadership role to ensure that the Charities Act is as supportive as possible 

for organisations in the sector, and to help organisations to prepare themselves for the 

implementation of the Charities Act. From the publication of the Heads of Bill in 2006, through 

to the publication of the Bill in 2007 and during the Bill’s journey through the houses of the 

Oireachtas throughout 2008, we worked hard to ensure that the sector’s concerns were reflected 

in shaping the Bill. We prepared briefing papers, attending meetings with senior government 

officials, conducted seminars and published documents to help charities prepare for regulation. 

If you would like to keep abreast of The Wheel’s work in relation to the Charities Act, then you can 

join our Network of Interest in Charities Regulation by emailing ivan@wheel.ie. 

6.3 TRAINING GRANT SCHEME 

The Wheel succeeded in its advocacy work to ensure a replacement Training Grant Scheme from 

the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs - the original being the ‘White Paper 

Training and Support Services’ scheme. We were successful in persuading the Department to allow 

organisations who deliver training and supports to apply for grant support. The Wheel will continue 

to work as hard as we can to minimise the negative effects of the current economic situation on 

this and all other government funded support-programmes for the sector. 

6.4 GETTING INVOLVED 

If you would like to become involved in The Wheel's work to deliver a supportive development 

policy for the Sector, just contact our Director of Advocacy by emailing ivan@wheel.ie. The Wheel 

holds regular policy meetings (not just in Dublin - but in the regions too!) and we actively 

encourage members to participate in delivering a supportive environment for voluntary activity. 

For detailed and up-to-the-minute information on all of our activities in the policy and advocacy 

areas, visit www.wheel.ie/policyandadvocacy. 

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7 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME 

THE WHEEL’S MEMBERSHIP GREW BY 19% IN 2008 (TOTAL: 805 MEMBERS AT 31 DECEMBER) 

Who are we? We are you! The Wheel truly is its members. Drawn from every quarter of Irish 

society, our members inform every aspect of how The Wheel operates, set our priorities, drive our 

energy and fully participate in our programmes, events and resources. 

Everyone - individuals or organisations - working in the community and voluntary sector in Ireland 

is welcome to become a member of The Wheel, and over 800 of you have already done so! As that 

membership grows, so does our authority, our effectiveness and our ability to support, advocate 

for, inform and educate the sector we all cherish. 

Why join The Wheel? Throughout this annual review you can see evidence of the multitude of 

benefits The Wheel provides for the sector, and of the added benefits - discounts on events, free 

publications, networking opportunities, and so much more - that membership provides. 

But beyond the direct benefits to you as a member, membership also makes you a part of The 

Wheel’s ability to build this dynamic network, lets you express your own interests and those of your 

organisation and those it helps. In 2008, for example, we put in place a structure to involve our 

members systematically in the development of governmental policy positions: two Dublin-based 

meetings a year, and four regional meetings, to directly involve interested members in policy 

formation. 

Joining The Wheel means being informed, being heard, being respected and being supported. 

Especially in these times of crisis and uncertainty, those are huge benefits, indeed. 

Visit www.wheel.ie/membership. 

*See appendix 1 for a full list of members 

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8 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 

2008 was a challenging year for The Wheel - like every year is for community and voluntary 

organisations! Nevertheless, we emerged from this difficult year in remarkably good shape. This 

came about through a combination of savings on expenditure during the year and through 

exceeding our income targets (primarily due to pre-payment of grants for work to be done in 2009). 

Successful grant applications included a fourth grant from the Vodafone Ireland foundation 

(€53,000) and a first grant from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (€21,500). In addition, an 

award of €9,000 was made from the e-Inclusion fund in the Department of Communication, Marine 

and National Resources. 

We also focused in 2008 on increasing the income we earn from sponsorship, advertising in Le 

Chéile and fees for services. 

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 

INCOME 2008 2007 

Donations and gifts (private, corporate & philanthropic) 199,469 219,121 

includes income deferred from a previous year and 

excludes donations deferred until a following year 

Grants (statutory) 625,000 684,051 

includes income deferred from a previous year 

and excludes donations deferred until a following year 

Contributions to meetings and events 175,598 49,555 

Membership fees 94,094 66,428 

Other income 21,529 17,407 

Total Income €1,115,690 €1,036,562 

EXPENDITURE 2008 2007 

Direct charitable expenditure 843,739 850,020 

Management and administration expenditure 196,931 180,350 

Total Expenditure €1,040,670 €1,030,370 

Operating Surplus / (Deficit) 75,020 6,192 

Interest Receivable 5,642 4,485 

Retained Surplus / (Deficit) for the year 80,662 10,677 

Transfer (to) / from Projects Commitments Fund (80,662) (10,677) 

Surplus Carried Forward at End of Year €0 €0 

*The above figures are taken from The Wheel’s audited accounts for the year 2008. 

The full audited accounts are available on request. 

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8 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 

BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31 DECEMBER 2008 

2008 2007 

Fixed Assets 

Tangible assets 9,134 16,923 

Current Assets 

Debtors 9,040 6,778 

Investment for the projects 216,857 211,215 

commitments fund 

Cash at bank and in hand 357,579 289,981 

583,476 507,974 

Creditors: amounts falling (118,241) (131,190) 

due within one year 

Net Current Assets 465,235 376,784 

Total Assets Less Current Liabilities €474,369 €393,707 

Funds 

Existing projects commitments fund 474,369 393,707 

Total Funds €474,369 €393,707 

*The above figures are taken from The Wheel’s audited accounts for the year 2008. The full 

audited accounts, which include any notes to the above figures, are available on request 

from The Wheel. 

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APPENDIX 1 MEMBERS OF 

THE WHEEL ON 31 DECEMBER 2008 

FULL MEMBERS 

22q11ireland support group 

ABAILE (ABA in Local Education) 

Children with Autism 

Abbeyleix Parish Employment 

Committee 

access CINEMA 

Accord 

ACET in Ireland 

Association for Criminal Justice 

Research and Development 

Acorn Therapy Clinic 

Action for Children 

Adelaide Hospital Society 

Adventist Development & Relief 

Agency 

AdVIC 

Africa Direct 

Age and Opportunity 

Association for Higher Education 

Access and Disability 

AIDS West 

Ailim Community Development 

Training Agency 

Aiseiri Treatment Centre 

Aislinn Adolescent Treatment Centre 

Ala 

Alcohol Action Ireland 

All Hallows College 

Allenwood Community Development 

Association Ltd 

A.L.O.N.E. 

Alpha Ireland 

Amber Kilkenny Women's Refuge 

Amnesty International 

An Bradán Feasa 

An Cosan, The Shanty Education 

Project Ltd 

An Oige Irish YOuth Hostel 

Association 

An Taisce 

Anam Cara Parental & Sibling 

Bereavement Support 

Aonad Family Resource Centre 

AONTAS 

ARC Cancer Support Centre 

Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative T/A 

Archways 

Ardara Community Playgroup 

Arthritis Ireland 

ASH Ireland 

Assoc of Irish Festival Events 

Associacao Punho Forte Ireland 

Association of Irish Choirs 

Association of Lactation Consultants 

in Ireland 

Asthma Society of Ireland 

Astronomy Ireland 

Athlone CIC 

Athy Travellers Support Group 

Attention Deficit Disorder Midwest 

Support Group 

Axis Ballymun 

B.R.E.D.A. Ltd 

Badminton Ireland 

Baldoyle Family Resource Centre 

Baldoyle Forum Ltd 

Ballinaglera Development Co.Ltd 

Ballinasloe Social Services Limited 

Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre 

Ballymote Family Resource Centre 

Ballymun Community Law Centre 

Ballymun Job Centre 

Ballymun Regional Youth Resource 

Ballyogan Family Resource Centre 

Banner Housing Association 

Baptec Limited 

Barnardos 

Barrow Nore Suir Rural Development 

Limited 

Beacon Of Light Counselling Centre 

Beaumont Hospital Foundation 

Bee Park Resource Centre Ltd 

Birr Stage Guild Ltd 

Blanchardstown Area Partnership 

Blanchardstown Citizens Information 

Centre 

Blanchardstown Centre for 

Independent Living 

Blessington Historical Society 

Bloomfield Care Centre 

Blue Drum 

Bluestack Special Needs Foundation 

Boardmatch Ireland 

Bodywhys 

Boherbue Senior Citizens Club 

Bon Secours Sisters 

Bonnybrook Early Education Centre 

Border Counties Childcare Network 

Brainwave The Irish Epilepsy 

Association 

Bray Cancer Support Centre 

Bray Partnership 

Bray Women's Refuge Housing 

Association 

Breaking Through Ltd 

Brickens Logboy Tulahan Housing 

Brigit's Garden 

Brittas Bay Resourse Group 

Brothers of Charity Services 

Browse and Borrow 

Bushypark Treatment Centre 

Business in the Community Ireland 

Business2Arts 

Canal Communities Intercultural 

Centre 

Canal Communities Partnership 

Care Alliance Ireland 

Care Local 

Care Trust Limited 

CARI Foundation 

Carlow CIC 

Carlow Volunteer Centre 

Carnew Enterprise Centre 

Carrigoran House 

Castleblayney Trust 

Castlefinn Local Area Team 

Castlemaine Family Resource Centre 

Catholic Guides of Ireland 

Catholic Institute For Deaf People 

Catholic Youth Care 

Cavan Community Forum 

CD's Helping Hands 

CEART Health Partnership 

Current and Ex-Users for Improved 

Services and Treatment 

Celbridge Community Council 

Center for Independent Living 

Centre for Environmental 

Living/Training 

Centre for Peace Building 

Ceol Project 

Cherith Centre 

Cherry Orchard Facilities & Services 

Ltd 

Cherry Orchard Football Club 

Cheshire Ireland 

Chief Officers of the Third Sector 

Childminding Ireland 

Children First Foundation 

Children in Hospital Ireland 

Children's Books Ireland 

Children's Fund for Health 

Children's Rights Alliance 

Christ Church Waterford Foundation 

Christian Aid Ireland 

Christian Blind Mission Ireland 

Churchtown Village Renewal Trust 

Citizens Information Board 

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City of Dublin YMCA 

Clann Credo Limited 

Clare Community Forum 

Clare Women's Network 

Clarecare 

Claremorris Women's Project Ltd 

Clondalkin Addiction Support 

Programme 

Clondalkin Community Recycling 

Initiative (CCRI) 

Clondalkin Drug Task Force 

Clonmel Community Parent Support 

Programme 

Cobh Youth Services Ltd 

Coeliac Society of Ireland 

Colloney Tidytowns '08 

Comber Romanian Orphanage 

Appeal 

COMHARCHUMANN FORBARTHA 

CILL&SEANDRA TEO 

Comhdhail Naisiunta na Gaeilge 

Comhlamh 

Common Ground 

Common Purpose Ireland 

Community Awareness of Drugs 

Community Knowledge Initiative 

Community Network 

Community Timebank 

Community Transport Association of 

Ireland 

Con Colbert Community Hall Ltd 

Concern 

Console 

Coolmine Therapeutic Community 

Coolock Development Council Ltd 

Co-operation Ireland 

Cope 

Copping On, National Crime 

Awareness Initiative 

Cork Anti-Poverty Resource Network 

Ltd 

Cork Arc Cancer Support House 

Cork Counselling Service Ltd 

Cork Simon Community 

Cork YMCA Limited 

CorrAcla Community Development 

Project 

Council for the West 

County Roscommon Disability 

Support Group Ltd 

County Waterford Co Community 

Forum 

Court Support Services 

Cowper Care Centre 

CPLN Area Partnership 

Creating Opportunities 

Crime Victims Helpline 

West of Ireland Cardiology 

Foundation 

Crosscare 

Crumlin CIC 

Cultur - Celebrating Diversity 

Co Wexford Community Workshop 

Enniscorthy Ltd 

Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland 

Cystinosis Foundation Ireland 

D8CEC 

Daingean Development Assoc 

Daisyhouse Housing Association 

Dara Residential Services 

Darndale Belcamp Resource Centre 

Darndale Belcamp Village Centre Ltd 

Daughters of Charity Child & Family 

Service 

DeafHear.ie - Services for Deaf & 

Hard of Hearing People 

DEBRA Ireland 

Debt and Development Coalition 

Ireland 

Depaul Trust Ireland Ltd 

DESSA - Disability Equality Specialist 

Support Agency 

Disability Action 

Disability Federation of Ireland 

Disabled People of Clare 

Discovery Centre 

Diswellstown Community and 

Recreation Centre 

Dochas for Women 

Dolebusters 

Dominican Justice Office 

Don Bosco Teenage Care Housing 

Assoc 

Donegal Sexual Abuse & Rape Crises 

Centre 

Donnycarney Community & Youth 

Centre 

Doras Luimni 

Down Syndrome Ireland 

Downstrands Family Resource Centre 

Drimnagh Community Network 

Drogheda Community Services 

Centre 

Drogheda Volunteer Centre 

Dromin/Athlacca Housing Project 

Drugs Awareness Programme 

Drumlin CDP 

Duagh Family Resource Centre 

Dual Diagnosis Ireland 

Dublin 12 Area MABS 

Dublin 2,4,6 CIC 

Dublin 7 Center for Independent 

Living 

Dublin Buddhist Centre 

Dublin Church Music Committee 

Dublin City Childcare Committee 

Dublin City South Volunteer Centre 

Dublin Parks Tennis League Ltd 

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 

Dublin Simon Community 

Dublin South FM 

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach 

Project 

Dundalk Counselling Centre Limited 

Dunleer Community Development 

Board 

Dyslexia Association of Ireland 

Dyspraxia Association of Ireland 

Dzogchen Beara Trust 

EAN - The Emigrant Advice Network 

Easi Access Transport Ltd T/A Easi- 

Cab Travel Club 

East Galway Family History Society 

Co Ltd 

Ecclesville Management 

ECO-UNESCO 

Edmund Rice Bi-Centennial Trust 

Edmund Rice International Hertigate 

Centre 

Edmund Rice Schools Trust Project 

Ltd 

Educate Together 

EIRI Corca Baiscinn 

Emmaus Retreat and Conference 

Centre 

Enable Ireland 

Enable Ireland Adult Services 

ENCLUDE 

Endometriosis Association of Ireland 

Enterprise Action 

Ethical Development Action 

Europa Donna Ireland 

European Association for Planned 

Giving 

EVE 

Exploration Station 

Extern 

Extra Care 

Fatima Regeneration Board 

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Fighting Blindness 

Fingal Community Forum 

Fingal Volunteer Centre Limited 

Finglas Youth Resource Centre 

Focus Ireland 

Focus on the Family Ireland 

Forbairt Naionrai Teo 

Foroige 

Forward Step's Family Resource 

Centre 

Fr Peyton Voluntary Housing Co Ltd 

Framework 

Franciscan Missionaries of Divine 

Motherhood 

Free Legal Advice Centres 

Friends of Asthma Ltd 

Friends of Londiani Ireland 

Friends of the Earth Ireland 

Gael Linn 

Gaelscoileanna Teoranta 

Galway Centre For Independent 

Living 

Galway Citizens Information Centre 

Galway Film Centre 

Galway Hospice Foundation Ltd 

Galway Rural Development Company 

Gap Year Gift 

Garter Lane Arts Centre 

Genealogical Society of Ireland 

Genesis Psychotherapy and Family 

Therapy 

Gingerbread Association 

GLEN - Gay and Lesbian Equality 

Network 

Glencree Centre For Reconciliation 

Glendalough & District Development 

Association 

Good Shepherd Services 

Gorta 

Greystones People's Project Ltd 

GROW in Ireland 

Habitat for Humanity Ireland 

HADD Family Support Group 

Headstrong 

Health Unlimited 

Heart Children Ireland 

Hillview Community Resource Centre 

Holly House Community 

DevelopmentProject 

Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire Link 

Home-Care North East Bay Ltd 

Home-Start National Office Ireland 

Hospital Family Resource Centre 

Hunt Museum 

Huntstown Community Centre 

Irish Association of Community 

Training Organisations 

Inclusion Ireland 

IndependentAge 

Inland Waterways Association Of 

Ireland 

Integrating Ireland 

International Adoption Association 

International Bazaar Dublin 

International Service Ireland 

Introart - National Arts And Disability 

IPPA The Early Childhood 

Organisation 

Irish Platform for Patients 

Organisations Science & Industry 

IRD Duhallow Ltd 

Irish Architects Benevolent Society 

Irish Association of Young People in 

Care 

Irish Association for Spina Bifida 

Irish Blind Sports 

Irish Cancer Society 

Irish Council for Civil Liberties 

Irish Council for International 

Students 

Irish Deaf Society 

Irish Deaf Sports Association 

Irish Dogs for the Disabled 

Irish Environmental Network 

Irish Episcopal Conference 

Irish Family Planning Association 

Irish Foster Care Association Ltd 

Irish Georgian Society 

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind 

Irish Heart Foundation 

Irish Hospice Foundation 

Irish Kidney Association 

Irish Landmark Trust 

Irish ME/CFS Support Group 

Irish Missionary Union 

Irish Mountain Rescue Assoc 

Irish Osteoporosis Society 

Irish Practice Nurses Association 

Irish Red Cross Society 

Irish Reflexologists' Institute Limited 

Irish Rural Link 

Irish Seal Sanctuary Limited 

Irish Seed Savers Association 

Irish Society for Autism 

Irish Society of Gastroenterology 

(ISG) 

Irish Visual Artists rights Organisation 

Irish Water Safety 

Irish Wheelchair Association 

Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland 

ISPCA 

Irish Society for the Prevention of 

Cruelty to Children 

Jesuit Centre for Faith & Justice 

Jobcare Limited 

Jobmatters Ltd 

Junior Achievement Ireland 

Just Forests 

KARE 

KARE Social Services 

Kerry Counselling Centre 

Kerry Diocesan Youth Service 

Kerry MABS 

Kerry Parents & Friends Association 

Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre 

Kerry Travellers Development Project 

Kerryhead / Ballyheigue Family 

Resource Centre 

Kiely & Associates 

Kildare Youth Services 

Kilkenny Community & Voluntary 

Forum 

Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre and 

Counselling Centre 

Killala Community Centre&Sport 

Complex Ltd 

Killinarden Family Resource Centre 

Kiltimagh Community Development 

Project 

Kimmage Development Studies 

Centre 

Kinsale Community Association 

KPlan Community Centre Ltd 

L. Inc (Lesbians in Cork) Ltd 

Lapps Charity 

LARCC Centre 

L'Arche Ireland 

Larchville & Lisduggan CDP 

Latin America Solidarity Centre 

(LASC) 

Learning Centre for Autistic Children 

Leitrim Lifestart 

Lenadoon Community Forum 

Letterkenny Women's Centre 

Life Pregnancy Care Service 

Lifestart National Office 

Lifestart Newtowncunningham 

Limerick County Community & 

Voluntary Forum 

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Limerick Mental Health Association 

Limerick Youth Service 

Lismore Mochuda Development 

Company Ltd 

Living Life Voluntary Counselling 

Centre Ltd 

Longford Acorn CDP 

Longford Heritage Centre Limited 

Longford Social Services Council 

Longford Women's Link 

Loreto Centre Women's Group 

Lotamore Family Resource Centre Ltd 

Lough Allen Community 

Development Project Ltd 

Louisburgh Community Development 

Project 

Lucan Disability Action Group 

Lucca Leadership Ireland 

Lymphoedema Ireland 

MABSndl 

Macro Building Management Limited 

Macroom Senior Citizens Housing 

Devt Ltd 

Make-A-Wish Foundation Ltd 

Marie Keating Foundation Ltd 

Marriage & Relationship Counselling 

Service 

Matt Talbot Community Trust 

Mayfield Community Adult Learning 

Project 

Mayo County Community Forum 

Meath County Childcare Committee 

Ltd 

Medical Research Charities Group 

Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta 

Teo 

Meitheal Mhuscrai 

Meningitis Research Foundation 

Meningitis Trust Ltd 

Men's Development Network 

Mental Health Ireland 

Mercy International Association 

Mercy Justice Office 

Mercy University Hospital Foundation 

Mevagh Resource Centre Ltd 

Mid West Spina Bifida and 

Hydrocephalus Association 

Midleton Community Forum Ltd 

Mid-West Garda Special Needs 

Support Association 

Migraine Association of Ireland 

Misean Cara 

Mission Media 

MOSAIC Ltd 

Mothers' Union 

Mountaineering Council Of Ireland 

Mounttown Neighbourhood Youth 

Project 

Move Ireland (Men Overcoming 

Violence) 

Moville Family Resource Centre 

Moy Valley Resources 

Mullaghmatt Family Resource Centre 

Multiple Sclerosis North West 

Therapy Centre 

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of 

Ireland 

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland 

Myasthenia Gravis Association 

NAOMI - Billings Ltd 

NASC 

National Adult Literacy Agency 

(NALA) 

National Association for Parent 

Support 

National Association for Youth Drama 

National Association of Housing for 

the Visually Impaired 

National Assoc of Travellers Centres 

The National Children's Nurseries 

Association 

National Learning Network 

National Lesbian and Gay Federation 

National Parents Council Primary 

National Traveller MABS 

National Youth Council of Ireland 

Navan Travellers Training Centre 

Neurological Alliance of Ireland 

New Life Centre 

Newbridge Family Resource Centre 

Ltd 

Newpark Close Community 

Development Ltd 

Niall Mellon Township Trust 

No Panic Ireland 

No Strings Ireland 

North Connaught Youth & 

Community Service 

North Connemara Voluntary Housing 

Association 

North Kerry IT Network 

North Tipperary Community Services 

North Wall Women's Centre 

Northwest Hospice 

North West Roscommon CDP 

North West Simon Community 

Northside Community Law Centre 

Offaly Money Advice And Budgeting 

Service 

Oglaigh Naisiunta Na Heireann 

Teoranta 

Ogras 

Oidhreacht an Chlair 

One Family 

One In Four 

Open Training College 

Order of Malta Ambulance Corps 

Order of Saint Camillus 

OSS Cork 

Our Lady's Bower 

Our Lady's Hospice 

Oxfam Ireland/Northern Ireland 

PACE 

PACT 

Parent Support Programme Limerick 

Parentline 

Parnell Memorial Pipe Band 

PARTAS 

Pax Christi Ireland 

Peoples Resource Centre 

Peter Bradley Foundation 

Peter McVerry Trust 

Pieta House 

Pontifical Mission Societies 

Portarlington Community 

Development Association 

Positive Action 

Post Polio Support Group 

PPD - The Psychological Centre 

Prader Willi Syndrome Association 

Ireland 

Praxis Care Group 

Presentation Family Centre Limited 

Presentation Justice Network 

Presentation Sisters-Northern 

Province 

Presentation Sisters 

Priorswood CDP 

Quarryvale Community Resource 

Centre 

Queen of Peace Community 

Development Group 

Raheen Community Development 

Group Ltd 

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support 

Service 

Rathmines Community Partnership 

Ratoath Community Centre 

RedBranch School Health Ltd 

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Refugee Information Service 

Rehab Group 

Respect Limited 

Respond Voluntary Housing 

Association 

Retirement Planning Council of 

Ireland 

Retrieve Foundation 

Ringsend Action Project 

Roscommon Home Services 

Rosemount Community Development 

Group 

Rosses CDP Ltd 

Ruhama 

Saoirse Support Service 

Schizophrenia Ireland/Lucia 

Foundation 

Scotshouse Community Centre 

Scouting Ireland 

Seachange Foundation 

Self Help Development International 

Senior Citizen Interest Group 

Senior Helpline 

Serve the City 

Sexual Violence Centre Cork 

Shanganagh CDP 

Share a Dream Foundation 

SharingPoint 

Sisters of Mercy, Northern Province 

Sisters of Mercy, South Central 

Province 

Sli Eile Housing Association 

Sligo Family Support Ltd 

Sligo General Hospital 

Sligo Northside Community 

Resources 

Sligo Social Service Council 

Smyly Trust Services 

Society of St Vincent de Paul 

Sonas aPc Ltd 

Sophia Housing Association Ltd 

South & East Cork Area 


South Hill Community Action Centre 

South Leitrim Community Network 

South Roscommon Community Fora 

South Tipperary County Childcare 

Committee 

South West Kerry Family Resource 

Centre 

South West Mayo Development 

Company 

South West Wexford Community 

Development Group 

Southill Family Resource Centre 

Southill Outreach Ltd 

Southwest Counselling Centre 

Special Olympics Ireland 

Spinal Injuries Ireland 

Spirasi - Centre for the Care of 

Survivors of Torture 

Spiritans 

Spóca na gComhluadar Beo 

Sports 4 Success 

Sports Against Racism in Ireland 

(SARI) 

SpunOut.ie National Youth Website 

St Asicius Centre 

St Cronan's Association Ltd 

St James Hospital Foundation 

St John of God - Kildare Services 

St Joseph's Cente for the Visually 

Impaired 

St Joseph's Foundation 

St Marys Youth And Community 

Centre Ltd 

St Munchin's Family Resource Centre 

St Patrick's Cathedral 

St Patrick's Missionary Society 

St Stephens Green Trust 

Street Children of Bucharest 

SUAS Educational Development Ltd 

Suicide or Survive 

Swan Youth Service 

Tearmann Domestic Violence Services 

Teen-Line Ireland 

Telephone Helplines Association 

Templeshannon CDP 

The ALFA Project, Active Learning for 

Adolescents 

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland 

The Anchorage Trust 

The Ark, A Cultural Centre for 

Children 

The Ballyfermot Partnership 

Company Ltd 

The Base Youth Centre 

The Blue Box Creative Learning 

Centre 

The Caha Family Resource Centre 

The Carers Association 

The Céifin Centre 

The Charity Bank Limited 

The Children's Medical and Research 

Foundation 

The Federation of Irish Sports 

The Friends of Saint Lukes Hospital 

The Green Box 

The Hanly Centre 

The Hope Foundation Limited 

The Intercom Educational Initiative 

The Irish Blue Cross 

The Irish Wildlife Trust 

The Iveagh Trust 

The Nepalese Childrens Foundation 

The Radharc Trust 

The Royal Hospital Donnybrook 

The Samaritans 

The Sexual Health Centre 

The Society for Co-operative Studies 

The Web Project 

Thurles Action for Community 


Tipperary Centre for Independent 

Living 

Tipperary Clans Heritage Association 

Tipperary Regional Youth Service 

Tirhugh Resource Centre 

Togher Family Centre Limited 

Tosach Support Agency 

Traidlinks 

Tralee Community Development 

Project 

Tralee Women's Resource Centre 

Treoir 

Tribli Ltd Exchange House 

Truagh Development Association 

Tuam Cancer Care 

Tuam Community Development 

Resource 

Tubbercurry Family & Childcare 

Resource Centre 

Tullamore Housing Association Ltd 

Turners Cross Community Association 

Turning Point 

Union of Students in Ireland 

Unmarried and Separated Fathers of 

Ireland 

Urban Junction 

Vantastic Dial a Ride Ltd 

Vincentian Housing Partnership 

Vincentian Partnership for Social 

Justice 

Vincentian Refugee Centre 

Vintners' Federation Welfare Support 

Scheme Ltd 

Vita 

Voluntary Arts Ireland 

Voluntary Service Overseas Ireland 

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Volunteer Centres Ireland 

Volunteering Ireland 

Walkinstown Association 

Warrenmount CED Centre Ltd 

Waterford City Childcare Committee 

Waterford One World Centre 

Waterford Women's Centre 

Waterford Youth Training and 

Education Centre 

Welcome English Language Centre 

Well Woman Centre 

Westgate Computer Centre (WINC 

Ltd) 

Wicklow Montessori School 

Wingspread International 

Wolfe Tone CDP 

Women of the North West 

Women's Co-operative Greystones 

Women's Therapy Centre Ireland 

World Mercy Fund International 

World Vision Ireland 

Yoga Therapy Ireland 

Youth Work Ireland 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 

2into3 Ltd 

Ability West 

Alaymont International Ltd 

Anglo Irish Bank 

Arthur Cox 

Base Enterprise Ltd 

BHP Insurances Ltd 

Bord Iascaigh Mhara 

Centre for Co-operative Studies 

Special Residential Services Board 

City of Dublin Youth Service Board 

City of Galway VEC 

Clongowes Wood College 

Foundation 

Co Louth VEC 

Community Partnership Network 

Community Work Dept West Cork 

Cork City Partnership 

Cork County Council 

County Tipperary South VEC 

Cumas Teo Páirtíocht Chonamara 

DCU Educational Trust 

Drogheda Partnership 

Dublin Dental School and Hospital 

Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc 

EXODEA Europe Consulting Ltd 

Face2Face Fundraising Ireland Ltd 

Fingal County Council 

Foras Na Gaeilge 

Gaisce The Presidents Award 

Galway County Council 

Grant Thornton 

Homeless Agency 

Kildare Sports Partnership 

L & P Financial Trustees 

Mason Hayes and Curran 

Muintir Na Tire 

mycharity Ltd 

National Co-ordination Unit for 

STTC's 

National Council For The Blind 

NCHS 

Northside Partnership 

PAUL Partnership 

Philanthropia International 

Pobal 

Prospectus Strategy Consultants 

South Dublin Co Council 

South Dublin Co.Sports Partnership 

South Tipperary County Council 

Southside Partnership 

STEP Enterprises 

Support Direct Ltd 

Team Educational Theatre Company 

The Edward de Bono Foundation 

Venture Advancement 

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS 

Adebanke Olyborode 

Adele Shaw 

Aidan Byrne 

Aine Egan 

Ann Marie Healy 

Anne Carthy 

Anne Marie O'Sullivan 

Brian Harvey 

Brid O'Rourke 

Caithriona McCarthy 

Carmel Dunne 

Carol Conway 

Damian Hannan 

Dan Boyle 

Danny Bell 

David Kieran 

Deirdre O'Flynn 

Denis Nulty 

Edmond Grace 

Edward Peter Bradshaw 

Eithne Frost 

Enid O'Dowd 

Eoin McCarthy 

Etain Doyle 

Feargal Quinn 

Fionnuala Richardson 

Gareth Morgan 

Garrett Cody 

Geraldine Brogan 

Geraldine Wilkins 

Giancarlo Ramaioli 

Helen Holohan 

Helen O'Murchu 

Jacinta Cunneen 

Jean Whyte 

John O'Reilly 

John Tiernan 

Linda Scales 

Mark Carrigan 

Martine Healy 

Mary Lee-Stapleton 

Mary O'Kennedy 

Mary O'Reilly-de Brun 

Mary Redmond 

Mary Rose Tobin 

Matt Moran 

Michael Burke 

Miriam Duggan 

Monica-Ann Dunne 

Neil O'Brien 

Niamh O'Carroll 

Nollaig Fahy 

Noreen Shiels 

Padraig Kelly 

Padraig McGann 

Patrick Coakley 

Patsy O'Brien 

Pauric O'Rourke 

Pearse O'Shiel 

Rudy Montejo 

Sean Cottrell 

Sheila Cahill 

Steve Madojemu 

Sue Paling 

T C G O'Mahony 

Tom McGettrick 

Trevor Gill 

Una Kinane 

Ve Murphy 

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