NATIONAL CHARITY SUMMIT - Wednesday, 27 May 2020
 
WHAT: Five hundred charity leaders will gather online this coming Wednesday (27 May) to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on communities and the charity sector. Over the last two months, we have witnessed an extraordinary expression of community and solidarity as thousands of charities and community groups stepped up to face the greatest challenge of our generation. But can essential services be sustained as we prepare for a prolonged crisis? How will this be funded, and what can a newly formed Government do to support the sector? On Wednesday, Ireland’s charities will regroup to discuss
 
WHEN: Wednesday, 27 May from 9.30 am to 11.30 am
 
WHERE: Online (Zoom Conference)
 
WHO: The event will be attended by 500 leaders from the community, voluntary and charity sector.  
 
Guest speaker: Kevin McCarthy, Secretary General, Department of Rural and Community Development
 
Panel: 
 
WHY: This is the first opportunity for Ireland’s charities to regroup and discuss the impact of the pandemic. The event is replacing The Wheel’s Summit, the largest annual gathering of Ireland’s charities. 
 
CONTACT: Gert Ackermann, Communications Manager at The Wheel on 086 1769287 or email gert@wheel.ie
 
Interviews available with Deirdre Garvey, CEO of The Wheel and members of the panel.
 
SOCIAL: #CharitySummit  
 
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