Management 365

National Disability Authority Annual Conference 2025
2025-10-16 09:30 - 16:15 UTC
The National Disability Authority Annual Conference 2025 is taking place on Thursday, 16 October 2025, 9:30am – 16:15pm. The theme of the event is ‘Parenting, Relationships, and Sexual & Reproductive Rights in the context of Article 23 UNCRPD’. The event will be a hybrid event with the physical venue at the Havelock Suite, Aviva Stadium, Dublin and online participation via Zoom.
More Information: Here

NCSE Research Conference 2025
2025-11-05 09:30 - 16:00
The NCSE are delighted to confirm their conference themes and speakers for the 2025 NCSE Research Conference. The first theme will look at the benefits of close-to- practice research and we will hear from Professor Sarah Parsons, University of Southhampton on this along with some examples of practice-based research projects that have taken place in Irish schools. Dr Valerie L. Mazzotti, Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Special Education, Kansas University, will start the second theme and tell us about research conducted on post-school transitions and pathways in the USA. Beth Young, Associate Director from RSM UK Consulting LLP, will present findings from the NCSE evaluation of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy (CES) Transition Pilot programme. Finally, Dr Selina McCoy, Associate Research Professor, ESRI, will present the findings from an NCSE study that mapped and tracked the post-school pathways of young people with special educational needs.
More Details: www.accesseurope.ie/blog/event-access-europe-showcase-2025

Leadership Academy Breakfast Club
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for our next Leadership Academy Breakfast Club on the themes of leadership and volunteering on 13 November 2025.
Volunteering is the life blood of our sector and a huge part of Irish society. Over 1,1million or about 27% of people over the age of 15, volunteered in Ireland in 2022.*
But what happens when the volunteers in our sector intersect with the leaders in our sector. Well we don’t know but we found two people who do!
We will be joined on the morning by two people who are leaders in our sector but who are also volunteers.
We will discuss things like:

What motivate people to work in the sector
How volunteering can support a leadership journey
As organisations how can we find leadership opportunities for volunteers.

This event is free to attend but registration is required.
More details: https://www.wheel.ie/training/2025/11/leadership-academy-breakfast-club

National Social Enterprise Conference 2025
2025-11-20 09:30 - 16:30
Come along to the National Social Enterprise Conference 2025 for policy updates, networking, discussions, information sharing and much more.
A day filled with inspiring talks, interactive workshops and networking opportunities. This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in social enterprise.
Learn from sectoral leaders, connect with like-minded individuals and discover examples of innovation in the social enterprise sector.
If you’re a social enterprise practitioner, a supporter or a buyer, there’s something for you at the National Social Enterprise Conference 2025.
More information: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/national-social-enterprise-conference-2025-tickets-1768520685979

10th Anniversary National Meals on Wheels Network Conference
2025-11-21 10:00 - 14:00
This anniversary event will honour the people, partnerships, and progress that have shaped the Meals on Wheels community across Ireland

Why Attend:

Celebrate the achievements of the past 10 years
Connect with fellow providers and volunteers
Share insights and innovations
Help shape the future of the both the National Meals on Wheels Network and the meals on wheels sector

Who Should Attend:

Meals on Wheels service providers
Volunteers and community leaders
Local development companies
Health and social care professionals
Policy makers and funders
Anyone passionate about community-based care and food services

More details: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/10th-anniversary-national-meals-on-wheels-network-conference-tickets-1668188840729?aff=oddtdtcreator

Access Europe Showcase 2025
2025-11-27 11:00 - 14:30
Since 2020, Access Europe has empowered hundreds of Irish civil society organisations to explore and secure EU funding opportunities. Thanks to the continued support of the Department of Foreign Affairs, we are thrilled to mark the next chapter of this free, essential service.
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What to expect:

EU Funding Expo: Meet Ireland’s National Contact Points for major EU programmes and learn how your organisation can access new EU funding opportunities
Success Stories & Impact: Gain inspiration from Irish organisations already using EU funding to deliver real change in their communities
Networking & Exchange: Connect with your peers in the sector, share experiences, and build partnerships to strengthen your EU funding journey
#OurEUStory Awards 2025: Celebrate the achievements of inspiring Irish organisations at our annual #OurEUStory Award Ceremony, recognising the transformational impact of EU-funded projects.

More details: www.accesseurope.ie/blog/event-access-europe-showcase-2025

Consultation Water Action Plan
2025-12-23 08:00 - 2026-01-16 17:30
Each EU Member State reviews and updates their River Basin Management Plans every six years and sets out a roadmap of actions to protect and improve the water environment as required under the Water Framework Directive.
As part of the process, Member States are required to hold a public consultation on the Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) identified in their catchments, at least two years before the publication and implementation of a new River Basin Management Plan, which for Ireland is being called the Water Action Plan (2028-2033).
The objective of the SWMI process, including the public consultation process, is to identify the challenges and pressures on our water environment, to inform the preparation of the Water Action Plan (2028-2033) and in particular, the Programme of Measures that will be developed to help address the pressures on our water quality.
The Significant Water Management Issues for the Water Action Plan 2028 – 2033 is now available for public consultation.
More information: Here

SDG Consultation
2025-12-23 08:00 - 2026-01-16 23:30
The Programme for Government sets out that the government is committed to accelerating Ireland’s progress toward the 17 SDGs by 2030, addressing critical areas such as poverty eradication, climate action, and improved living standards for all and commits to: –

adopt a coordinated approach to drive impactful action both at home and abroad, and
to implement a Whole-of-Government Strategy to fully integrate the SDGs into national policies and initiatives, ensuring that each goal is actively pursued across all levels of government.

The Programme for Government also commits to supporting the work of young people to help their communities and support the SDGs.
More information: Here

Alice Academy for Activists
2026-01-15 - 2026-01-18
Do you have an idea that might just change the world?
Are you working on a campaign to improve people’s lives?
Would you benefit from expert advice and capacity-building – to make sure your campaign is as impactful as possible?
Applications now open
The Alice Academy for Activists is a free residential bootcamp that equips activists with strategic campaigning skills. Over the course of four days, participants are immersed in topics such as strategy and planning; community organising and coalition-building; fundraising; political engagement; and media relations.
More details: https://alicepr.com/alice-academy-for-activists

Community Education Dublin City
2026-01-21 08:00 - 2026-01-29 23:30
The Reach Fund 2026 is dedicated to supporting those learners facing the greatest educational challenges, enabling them to access and actively engage in community education opportunities throughout Dublin City.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th January. City of Dublin ETB is holding a Zoom session to discuss the fund on January 15th at 2pm.
To access the Zoom link and obtain further details about the Reach Fund, please visit: Here

Management 365 Seminar: Conducting a Board Evaluation
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join our Management 365 Seminar on Wednesday, 28th January. As we start a new year, many organisations will be taking time to review the year gone by and confirm plans for the year ahead. Board evaluation is part of the review process. Join us online as we look at approaches and tools designed to support board members in enhancing their governance contributions. The workshop is highly relevant for both board members and senior management alike.

The NDRC Startup Sprint
2026-02-07 09:00 - 18:30
Starting a business this year? The NDRC Startup Sprint takes place in Engine Collaboration Centre, Limerick on February 7th. Details online: Here

Heart of the Community Fund 2026
2026-02-19 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00
Closing Date: 20 March 2026
Round 1: Education and Innovation
Open 19 February – 20 March 2026
For the first open call grant round of the Heart of the Community Fund 2026, applications will be prioritised from organisations working in two areas: education and innovation.

Education: This priority focuses on organisations providing access to learning, both formal and informal, across all age levels.
Innovation: This priority supports organisations taking innovative approaches to address a problem, either by creating something new or enhancing an existing solution.

Details available online at: https://irelandfunds.org/grants/

Toy Show Appeal Funding
2026-03-06 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00
Closing date: 13 March 2026
Children and family charities working at local, regional and national level can apply for a grant under one of the following thematic strands:

Addressing Essential Needs
Improving Health and Wellbeing
Creativity and Play

Applicants will need to identify which of the three thematic strands they align with, and within the strand, which specific outcome their project will meet.
Details available online at: https://www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/the-rte-toy-show-appeal-2026/

Children’s Promise Grants Programme
2026-03-06 08:00 - 2026-03-19 13:00
Closing Date: 19 March 2026 at 1pm
The Grants Programme is a funding programme within Katharine Howard Foundation (KHF). The ‘Children’s Promise’ Grants Programme aims to support community-based organisations working with young children and their families, who may not reach their potential due to the corrosive impact of poverty.
The Programme supports organisations in the following categories:
1. Early years / young children projects, within community-based settings.
2. Parental support programmes
3. Research into promising programmes or gaps in provision that may help to build policy support in those areas.
4. Capacity building within an organisation.
Details available online at: https://www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/

Mid-West Lean Network
2026-03-20 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00
The Mid-West Lean Network aims to strengthen and increase the existing culture of lean within companies in Shannon and the wider Mid-West region. Its aim is to enable each industry to broaden and strengthen their competitiveness through knowledge sharing and bench-marking against each other and different industries.
To join the Network, visit: https://www.shannonchamber.ie/services/forums/mid-west-lean-network/
Event expiry date: 30 April 2026

CLÁR Funding
2026-03-20 08:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00
An additional 110 District Electoral Divisions (DED’s) are now designated CLÁR areas.
Further details and maps of CLÁR areas are available online at: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-rural-and-community-development-and-the-gaeltacht/collections/cl%C3%A1r-funding-area-maps-and-district-electoral-division-ded-lists/
Details of CLÁR funding guidelines and closing dates may be viewed online at: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-rural-and-community-development-and-the-gaeltacht/policy-information/cl%C3%A1r-funding-for-small-scale-rural-projects/
Event expiry Date: 3 July 2026

Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-04-02 13:00
The Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme is reserved for appropriate non-profit festivals, summer schools and other such similar events.
The scheme is designed to support small local cultural festivals and summer schools which are not in receipt of other central Government monies and which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events supported by Fáilte Ireland, the Arts Council and similar bodies.
Further details available online at: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport/publications/small-scale-local-festivals-and-summer-schools-funding-scheme-2026/
Closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on 2nd April 2026.
