What: National Conference for Charity Sector

When: Thursday, 15 May (9am-4.45pm)

Where: Croke Park Conference Centre (Hogan Stand)

Why:

• Conference will focus on the impact of Rehab and CRC controversies on public trust and fundraising
• Results of a survey of 295 charities will be announced 
• Charity regulation & funding will be discussed
• Ireland’s largest annual gathering of charities.

Who:

• Charity Regulators from the ROI, Northern Ireland and Scotland
• Representatives from Ireland’s major charities
• 16 international and local speakers, including:
  • Úna Ní Dhubhghail, Chief Executive Designate of the Charities Regulatory Authority (Ireland’s Charity Regulator)
  • Frances McCandless, Chief Executive of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
  • Judith Turbyne, Head of Engagement at the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
  • Robert Watt, Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
  • Deirdre Garvey, Chief Executive of The Wheel