The Wheel

We welcome the funding increases announced in #Budget2026 to support more cohesive communities across Ireland. However, the Government must now provide more clarity on how it will achieve this.👉https://f.mtr.cool/hqtlrtuyzu

We are at the heart of the action at Buswells Hotel, waiting for the announcement of #Budget 2026. Stay tuned, and remember to register for our Post-Budget Webinar on 14 October: https://f.mtr.cool/xosqaurwbs

As we await the announcement of #Budget2026, our Advocacy & Campaigns Manager, Guillaume Jacquinot, reflects on the lessons from his native France, where a failure to invest in community fueled division. 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/njvzjyprji

🙋Are you working or volunteering for an organisation with few staff or that is completely volunteer-run? Join our Small Organisation Member Network for support, advice and networking opportunities. 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/sjodpakahb

We are deeply saddened by the death of writer and documentary maker Manchán Magan, a dedicated advocate for many causes. Manchán's passion for the Irish language, the environment, and the arts was an inspiration to all who knew him and to countless others through his work.

✨We are delighted to support the 9th annual Charity Trustees’ Week (10-14 November)! Five days of free events to celebrate and support Ireland's 76,000 charity trustees. 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/cvhgrggndq #TrusteesWeekIre

📢 With one week to go before #Budget2026 is announced, we are highlighting five things charities should look out for. 👉https://f.mtr.cool/brirbdmqzy

Are you a trustee with a registered charity? The @Charities_Reg is undertaking research to build a profile of trustees in Ireland. Follow the link below to give your feedback. Closing date is Monday, 6 Oct., at midday: https://f.mtr.cool/ptbzhdyunp

Lifelong Learning: Pathways to Europe | The Wheel Discover how EU funding can support lifelong learning and adult education initiatives in Ireland.Join us for this half-day event, run in collaboration with Léargas, where we will explore how EU funding can help strengthen lifelong learning and adult education projects.

📍The event is free but registration is limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!

🤝This event is a joint collaboration between The Wheel’s Access Europe programme and Léargas, the National Agency for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps in Ireland.

Whether you are brand new to EPALE and Erasmus+ or looking to scale up your existing activities, don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to network with your peers and learn from organisations like yours!

💻 EPALE (the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe) is a multilingual, open membership community of adult learning professionals.

🕐This half-day event, run in collaboration with Léargas, will explore how EU funding can help strengthen lifelong learning and adult education projects.

📅 Then join us for our interactive in-person workshop Lifelong Learning: Pathways to Europe on Tuesday, 30 September in the Sophia Wisdom Centre, Dublin!

📣 Are you active in community-based learning, training, and/or skills development? Would you like to network with and learn from your peers across the EU?

We are delighted to participate in a roundtable discussion with Commissioner Michael McGrath on democracy and the rule of law, hosted by @eumovementireland.bsky.social.

Applications Invited for Heart of the Community Fund 2025 | The Wheel

This round prioritises programs that engage young people and their families in communities through skill building, expanding employment opportunities, mental health supports and arts and cultural programming.

The first round supported nonprofit organisations across Northern Ireland. This current round will support nonprofit organizations in the Republic of Ireland.

The Fund is now accepting applications from nonprofits in the Republic of Ireland delivering essential services to their communities.

Deadline: Friday, 26 September 2025

The Ireland Funds is proud to launch the second round of the Heart of the Community Fund 2025.

Join our Director of Development and Member Services, Emma Murtagh, in Lillorglan on 3 October to learn more about The Whee's support for social enterprises. #socents #socialeconomy #socialenterprise

"The Programme for Government...includes ambitious measures on access and inclusion. #Budget2026 is the first real test of the new Government’s intent to turn those commitments into action." - Elaine Teague, CEO, @DisabilityFed 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/ulifognlpe

Member Townhall on Irish EU Presidency Priorities for 2026 | The Wheel Have your say on what our sector should prioritise during Ireland’s EU Presidency to support thriving and resilient communities.

We then want you to share your ideas about the priorities you’d like to see included and how the Irish Presidency of the EU can bring communities together. To sign up for this free members-only event -

We’ll hear from some key sector voices, including Connections Arts Centre, the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), @iccl.bsky.social the European Movement Ireland (EMI) and Aontas, about what their priorities will be for the EU Presidency.

Ireland will hold the Presidency of the EU from July to December 2026. Join us at our special member townhall on 24 September to have your say on what the key priorities should be for Ireland’s EU Presidency.

Ep.4 - Research for Legitimacy and lasting Change: Philippe Eiselein, PhD from Odisee tells us about why research is not just an academic exercise but a strategic tool for legitimacy, agility, and impact.

Ep. 3 – Unlocking Resources for Engaged Research: Emma Murtagh from The Wheel talks about funding for engaged research projects for social economy organisations, outlining the what, where, and how of research funding, as well as the challenges and rewards of the funding process.

Ep. 2 – When SEOs and Researchers Cooperate: Lucie Hunter from Diesis Network sat down with Stefan Chichevaliev to discuss how meaningful collaboration between researchers and social economy organisations can drive systemic change.

Ep.1 - What is Citizen Science? Our hosts from ECSA - European Citizen Science Association dive deeper into how citizen science is reshaping research in ways that are participatory, place-based, and socially impactful.

Have you listened to the #RISE project podcast yet? 💥 https://f.mtr.cool/jeukvnrquo

If your organisation is interested in engaging in research, then this podcast was made for you!