The Wheel (charity)

The Wheel ({{lga|Rotha}}){{cite web|url = https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-the-public/search-the-register-of-charities/charity-detail?srchstr=20040963%20%20®id=20040963 | publisher = Charities Regulator | website = charitiesregulator.ie | title = Rotha t/a The Wheel | accessdate = 21 August 2020 }} is a support and representative network for the community and voluntary sector in Ireland.{{cite web|url = https://www.wheel.ie/about-us/media | title = About Us - For the Media | website = wheel.ie | accessdate = 21 August 2020 }} It is a charitable organisation, registered with the Charities Regulator in Ireland.

The Wheel is similar in nature to a number of UK councils for voluntary activity, including the NCVO, SCVO, WCVA, and NICVA.{{fact|date=August 2020}} It provides support services, advice and advocacy to individuals and organisations. It also undertakes research and surveys amongst its members,{{cite web|url = https://www.irishtimes.com/special-reports/the-gift-of-giving/charities-to-bear-the-brunt-of-brexit-1.4090709 | publisher = Irish Times | title = Charities to bear the brunt of Brexit | date = 30 November 2019 | accessdate = 21 August 2020 }}{{cite web|url = https://www.independent.ie/news/charities-hit-by-long-term-decline-30333609.html | publisher = Independent News & Media | title = Charities hit by 'long-term decline' | date = 6 June 2014 | accessdate = 21 August 2020 }} and organises conferences and events.{{cite web|url = https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/three-presidential-candidates-attend-charity-representative-body-event-1.3659255 | publisher = Irish Times | title = Three presidential candidates attend charity representative body event | date = 10 October 2018 | accessdate = 21 August 2020 }}