Category 1: for organisations with an annual turnover of less than €100,000.
As part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2026 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free webinar on “The importance of communicating your organisation’s impact in your annual report”.
We invite you to join us on 23rd April 2026, from 12PM to 1PM for a 1 hour webinar. Register here.
This webinar will feature three experienced governance specialists who are also members of the judges’ panel of the Carmichael Good Governance Awards (GGA). The webinar will explore the importance of impact management, communicating your impact and what the GGA judges look out for when selecting the winning entries.
Our three panellist are;
Geraldine O’Sullivan
Geraldine has over 18 years’ experience of supporting the organisational development, volunteer management and governance journey of small to medium sized not for profit groups in Kerry plus larger networks nationally. She has been working as the Manager of Kerry Volunteer Centre since 2004 where she has earned a reputation for empowering the capacity of not-for-profit groups. Geraldine is keenly aware of the challenges that volunteers encounter when ‘doing governance’.
Níall Fitzgerald
Níall brings together technical expertise and practical insight from his Institute role, spanning advocacy, member support and regulatory engagement. He is a non executive director and committee chair, a judge on the Irish Good Governance Awards, and a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Sustainability Expert Working Group. He serves on global accountancy committees and the Irish Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Code Advisory Panel, and is a faculty member of the Institute of Banking and UCD Michael Smurfit Business School, lecturing on Corporate Governance programmes.
Sheena Horgan
Sheena is the COO and Principal for governance at 2into3, delivering Board reviews and training, as well as crises and change management supports for a broad range of nonprofit clients. A Good Governance Awards judge Sheena has held many Board and CEO roles across her career, has an MBA, a Corporate Governance Diploma, and was awarded Women in Business not-for-profit CEO of the Year 2023. Prior to entering the nonprofit sector Sheena founded an award-winning top 100 UK agency and has extensive journalist credits in both the UK and Ireland.
Facilitator: The webinar will be facilitated by Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, CEO of Carmichael and Founder of the Good Governance Awards.
Register for this webinar through this link.
The funding for the provision of these services comes from the National Training Fund administered by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science. Participants will be asked to provide further information regarding Age Range, Gender, Employment Status, Educational Background, Role in Organisation, Organisation Activity & Size post registration.
As part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2026 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free webinar on “Navigating the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015”.
We invite you to join us on 18th June 2026, from 1:05 PM to 1:55 PM for a 50-minute webinar. Register here.
Target Audience: Frontline volunteers, coordinators, and board members of small, volunteer-led organisations.
1: Executive Summary & Strategic Importance
The commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (ADMA) marks the end of the outdated, paternalistic Wardship system in Ireland. It introduces a modern, human-rights-based framework that presumes capacity and prioritises an individual’s “will and preferences.”
For volunteer-led organisations, understanding this Act is an absolute operational necessity. The most critical shift is this: Legally, organisations can now only deal directly with the service user. You can no longer share information with, or take instructions from, a carer or family member unless they have a formal decision support arrangement registered with the Decision Support Service (DSS). This webinar will demystify the Act, outline the new legal boundaries for your volunteers, and explain how to guide families through proactive planning to avoid a legal crisis.
2: Core Learning Objectives
By the end of this 60-minute webinar, participants will understand:
- The “What”: The shift from a generalised “status-based” lack of capacity to the new “functional test” (where capacity is specific to the decision and the time it is made).
- The “Why”: How this legislation protects the fundamental human rights, dignity, and bodily integrity of vulnerable adults.
- The Operational Reality: The strict compliance rule that informal family carers no longer have automatic legal standing to make decisions or access information on behalf of a service user.
3: The Tiers of Support & The Decision Support Service (DSS)
We will walk volunteers through the new legally recognised support tiers managed by the DSS, ensuring they know what documentation to ask for when a family member claims to be making decisions for a service user.
- Decision-Making Assistance Agreement: The person makes the decision but needs help gathering and understanding info.
- Co-Decision-Making Agreement: Decisions are made jointly.
- Decision-Making Representation Order: A court-appointed representative makes specific decisions (the measure of last resort).
4: The Cost of Inaction: Why Families Must Plan Ahead
The webinar will heavily emphasise the severe implications for carers and families if they fail to plan ahead while the person they are supporting still has capacity.
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- The Power of the EPA: We will highlight the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and the Advance Healthcare Directive (AHD) as the ultimate tools for future-proofing an individual’s autonomy.
- The “Support Vacuum”: What happens if a person loses capacity without an EPA in place? Families are left legally powerless. They cannot access bank accounts, pay bills, or speak to service providers (including your organisation).
- The Court Burden: Without an EPA, families are forced into a stressful, expensive, and rigid Circuit Court process to be appointed as Decision-Making Representatives, which subjects them to intense DSS financial reporting and oversight.
Speaker: Maighréad Kelly
Maighréad is an experienced Consultant and Director at Collaboration Ireland and has been working in the community and voluntary sector for over 30 years. She has a depth of understanding of the community, voluntary and health sector – its operational and policy context, its political sensitivities and its people, organisations, and systems. Prior to becoming a consultant in 2018, Maighréad worked in the disability sector for over 25 years and was responsible for establishing new services, setting up projects in the community and managing large teams of staff which included training and facilitating meetings, and workshops. Maighréad is also a Safeguarding and Risk Consultant who will undertake investigations and inquiries on behalf of disability organisations in the Munster Region. Maighréad is both experienced and knowledgeable in the area of governance and assessing governance compliance within companies. She will partner with your charity, organisation, or social enterprise to help your CEO and Board of Directors to identify the areas of priority in order to be compliant with the Charity Regulators Code.
Register for this webinar through this link.
The funding for the provision of these services comes from the National Training Fund administered by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science. Participants will be asked to provide further information regarding Age Range, Gender, Employment Status, Educational Background, Role in Organisation, Organisation Activity & Size post registration.
Are you curious about Power BI – Microsoft’s data visualization tool?
If so, we invite you to join us for a free webinar on Wednesday 13th May 2026, 3:15pm to 4pm.
Target Audience: Experienced Excel users who want to learn more about Power BI.
In this 45-minute webinar you will get an overview of what’s involved.
How you can create beautiful visualisations: we will walk through the creation of a data visualisation from a raw data set.
Register here.
Speaker: Anne Walsh
Anne Walsh has been an IT trainer since Excel came on Windows 95. She has been a freelance IT trainer since the mid-90s. She is a MOS Master Instructor. She is also the author of “Your Excel Survival Kit: Your guide to surviving and thriving in an Excel world” which has been receiving consistent 5 star reviews on Amazon. She blogs regularly at www.the-excel-lady.com.
You can read testimonials for her work at http://www.the-excel-lady.com/testimonials/.
As part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2026 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free webinar “The Efficient & Effective Use of the Property of Charitable Organisations.”
We invite you to join us on 28th May 2026, from 1:05 PM to 1:55 PM for a 50-minute webinar.
Target Audience: Charity Trustees
Content:
- Trustees’ legal and governance responsibilities in relation to property assets
- Common risks and pitfalls charities encounter (and how to avoid them)
- When boards should seek specialist advice, and from whom
- Practical prompts and learning trustees can take back to their organisations
Speaker: Phillip Morrison-Gale is an experienced consultant and trainer with over 20 years of expertise in the charity and social housing sectors in the UK and Ireland. Phillip is an experienced charity Chief Executive and has worked in the voluntary and social economy sectors at a senior level and has been involved in strategic development of plans and services. He has established and scaled multi-million-euro projects which delivered positive outcomes for people, families and communities spanning a wide range of social policy objective areas including work with people on recovering journeys, at risk young people, intergenerational living initiatives and programmes designed to support healthy ageing.
Register now to secure your spot: Register here.
The funding for the provision of these services comes from the National Training Fund administered by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science. Participants will be asked to provide further information regarding Age Range, Gender, Employment Status, Educational Background, Role in Organisation, Organisation Activity & Size post registration.
As part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2026 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free webinar “The Coaching Way of Being.”
We invite you to join us on 24th March 2026, from 1:05 PM to 1:55 PM for a 50-minute webinar for an open conversation about building a “coaching way of being” within teams and individuals. Let’s explore how these concepts can be embedded in everyday interactions, creating workplaces where everyone feels empowered to lead – in their own way.
Imagine the impact if every team member was equipped with the tools and mindset of a coach. Coaching isn’t reserved for executives; it’s a skillset that enables people to support one another, unlock potential, and drive collective success. By encouraging coaching skills at all levels, organisations can create environments where empowerment, active listening, and self-reflection become everyday habits.
Key Coaching Concepts to Cultivate
- Empowerment: Encouraging autonomy and ownership in others.
- Self-Reflection: Pausing to consider experiences, actions, and outcomes.
- Gratitude: Recognising and appreciating contributions – big and small.
- Active Listening: Truly hearing and understanding, before responding.
- Goal Attainment: Supporting others in setting and achieving meaningful objectives.
- Reframing: Helping to view challenges from new perspectives.
- Storytelling: Sharing experiences to inspire and guide.
- Asking More, Saying Less: Using questions to spark insight and growth.
- Intent & Presence: Being purposeful and fully engaged in the moment.
- Creativity: Encouraging innovative thinking and new approaches.
- Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions – yours and others’.
- Body Language: Communicating clearly beyond words.
- Accountability: Owning actions and encouraging responsibility.
- Habit Science & Positive Bias: Building habits that support growth and focusing on strengths.
- Conversational Frameworks: Tools like GROW to structure meaningful coaching conversations.
- Purpose, Confidence, Growth Mindset & Curiosity: Cultivating a sense of meaning, belief in oneself, a hunger to learn, and a drive to explore.
Speaker: Joe Mc Hugh, brings a wealth of experience in leadership and coaching. With a background spanning education, politics, and community engagement, Joe has dedicated his career to fostering growth, resilience, and collaboration. His recent work focuses on helping organisations and individuals harness coaching principles to unlock their full potential. Joe’s journey is a testament to the power of stepping up, adapting, and inspiring others – and he is passionate about sharing these insights with you.
Register now to secure your spot: Register here.
The funding for the provision of these services comes from the National Training Fund administered by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science. Participants will be asked to provide further information regarding Age Range, Gender, Employment Status, Educational Background, Role in Organisation, Organisation Activity & Size post registration.
Category 2: for organisations with an annual turnover of between €100,000 and €250,000.
Category 3: for organisations with an annual turnover of between €250,000 and €750,000.
Category 4: for organisations with an annual turnover of between €750,000 and €2.5 million.
Category 5: for organisations with an annual turnover of between €2.5 million and €10 million.
Category 6: for organisations with an annual turnover of between €10 million and €50 million.
Category 7: for organisations with an annual turnover of over €50 million.
Office Accommodation Available in Carmichael
A bright and spacious office has become available in Coleraine House in Dublin 7.
The building is part of the Carmichael community and a 2 minute walk to Carmichael Centre.
Contact derek@carmichaelireland.ie if you would be interested in arranging a viewing or have any questions.
Across our two buildings on North Brunswick St and Coleraine St in Dublin 7, Carmichael is home to 42 Resident Nonprofits which benefit from affordable office accommodation, shared facilities, kitchen, catering, meeting rooms and access to knowledge sharing with other Resident Nonprofits and Carmichael’s staff.