MEDIA ALERT: Charity Impact Awards, TODAY, 8 December, 4.30pm-6pm
 
What: Ireland’s top charities and community groups gather for the annual Charity Impact Awards ceremony. Presented by The Wheel, the national association of charities, the awards celebrate the positive contribution of Ireland's circa 20,000 charities, community and voluntary organisations and social enterprises. The awards also promote best practice, accountability and transparency by highlighting the stories of organisations and individuals who have made a positive impact in their communities.
 
It has been an extremely challenging year the staff and volunteers of charities who have been on the frontline during the pandemic supporting people in their communities. The Wheel is projecting a funding shortfall for the sector of over €400 million by the end of 2020.  In a recent survey, 82% of charities said they are not sure if they will have enough funds to fund their services next year.

When: Tuesday, 8 December, 4.30pm-5.30pm

Where: Online (contact 086 1769287 for media access to online event) 

Who: 26 charities and volunteers have been nominated for six awards, including Ireland’s Community Hero Award, a lifetime achievement for a volunteer who has dedicated their life to a cause. This year’s winner has supported victims of crime and their families in court for over 30 years. 

Shortlisted charities include LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, Barretstown, Threshold, Senior Line, Secret Street Tours, Blood Bikes East, Immigrant Council of Ireland, Wexford Rape Crisis and others.

The ceremony will include contributions from a host of Irish personalities, including 
CONTACT: Interviews available with charities and Deirdre Garvey, CEO of The Wheel. Media welcome to attend the online ceremony. Contact Gert Ackermann on 086 1769287 or gert@wheel.ie
 
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ABOUT THE WHEEL

The Wheel is Ireland’s national association of community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. We are a representative voice and a supportive resource that offers advice, training, influence and advocacy for the sector. With around 1,800 members, we are the largest representative body for the sector. Visit www.wheel.ie for more information.
 
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