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:
- The collapse of fundraising income
- The impact of the pandemic on vulnerable groups
- The emerging needs of communities in the wake of the pandemic
- The policies and Government supports needed to sustain our work.
WHEN: Wednesday, 27 May from 9.30 am to 11.30 am
WHO: The event will be attended by 500 leaders from the community, voluntary and charity sector.
Guest speaker: Kevin McCarthy, SecretaryGeneral, Department of Rural and Community Development
Pre-recorded speech by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar
Panel:
- Suzanne Connolly — CEO, Barnardos
- Alison Harnett — Policy Director, National Federation of Voluntary Bodies
- Anna Shakespeare — CEO, Pobal
- Tracey Monson — Director of Services, Daughters of Charity
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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