NATIONAL CHARITY SUMMIT – TODAY (20 May), 11am-3.30pm
WHAT: The National Charity Summit, hosted by The Wheel, the national association of charities, continues today with the focus on the future of Ireland's 10,600 charities and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The event will be attended by over 1,000 staff and volunteers of Irish charities.
WHEN: Today,19 May from 11am-3.30pm
WHO:
- Charities Minister, Joe O'Brien TD in conversation with Deirdre Garvey, CEO of The Wheel on the changing relationship between the State and the charity sector, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. (11am-11.30am)
Panel Discussion: The Role of the Charity Sector in Shaping Ireland's Future (11.30am)
- Prof. Tom Collins - Educational Policy Analyst and Chairperson of DIT and ITB (Chair)
- Dr. Tracey A Monson - Director Daughters of Charity Child and Family Services
- Peter Cassells – Chair of Health Dialogue Forum
- Ann Irwin - Joint National Coordinator at CContinueommunity Work Ireland
- Sarah Monaghan - Campaigns Manager at The Wheel
- Amy Woods - Communications and Advocacy Manager at Volunteer Ireland
ALSO: The Future of Social Enterprise in Ireland (2pm-3pm)
- Deirdre Garvey - Chief Executive Officer of The Wheel (Chair)
- Andrew Forde - Head of Rural Strategy and Social Enterprise at the Department of Rural and Community Development
- Víctor Meseguer - Director Social Economy Europe
- Sharon Fitzpatrick - Head of Development at COPE Galway
- Claire Downey - National Executive with Community Resources Network Ireland (CRIN)
CONTACT: Gert Ackermann on Tel: 086 176 9287 or email gert@wheel.ie. Interviews available.
SOCIAL MEDIA: #CharitySummit follow The Wheel on Twitter
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