Office Accommodation Available in Carmichael
A bright and spacious office for up to 6 people 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.
The annual fee is €12,268 , charged quarterly in advance at €3,067.
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.
As part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2025 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free NTF webinar on “Charities Amendment Act 2024” with Andrea Shupinski.
This 50 minute webinar will include:
- Overview of the key areas of change
- No change until Commencement orders have been rolled out
- Commencement orders so far
- CRA Guidance documents
- Charities Amendment Act 2024 – An Overview of the key changes for the charity sector
- Overview of the proposed Charity Financial Accounting Regulations and SORP
Date: 10th April 2025, 1.05pm-1.55pm
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.
Speaker: Andrea Shupinski
Andrea is a Chartered Accountant by qualification. A sole practitioner, she has been providing consultancy, accountancy and taxation services to the Charity and Not-for Profit sector for over 30 years.
Andrea has extensive financial and senior management experience with charities and not for profits as an advisor and accountant and as Chief Financial Officer. She has helped organisations to prepare for a more regulated and transparent environment and has practical experience of charity accounting principles and putting them into practice. Andrea is a member of the Charity and Not-for Profit Committee at Chartered Accountants Ireland. She and has been a Board member for a number of charities over the years.
As part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2025 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free NTF webinar on “Recruit, Retain & Reap the Rewards: Why Age Diversity Matters” with Mark Fenton.
This 50 minute webinar will include:
- How to be longevity literate
- Embrace the Zoomers (Gen Z : the newest generation in the workplace)
- Age biases as barriers & how to overcome them
- ‘If you don’t have an age strategy; you don’t have a growth strategy’
Date: 28th March 2025, 1.05pm-1.55pm
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.
Speaker: Mark Fenton
Mark is the Founder & CEO of MASF Consulting Limited (see www.masf.ie), a specialised advisor on Diversity & Inclusion (‘D&I’) and Executive Coaching. They support cultural understanding, transformation, the embrace of diversity and the power of an inclusive working culture. They advise domestic and global organisations – primarily in Ireland, UK and continental Europe. Operating from Dublin since 2016, Mark previously lived in Paris where he managed D&I global programs for the AXA Group.
Mark is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland (FCA), having trained with PwC in Dublin. Mark spent 20+ years in international financial services (including 9 in London and 7 in Paris), with a focus on Audit & Compliance, HR & Communications, and Facilities Management. Mark hold’s a 1st Class Honours in Executive Coaching from the Irish Management Institute / University College Cork (where he also teaches masterclasses as an Associate) and is an accredited (Senior Practitioner) member of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (‘EMCC’).
Mark holds a Masters’ in Accounting from University College Dublin (where, as part of the university’s Executive Coaching and Expert Mentoring panels, Mark supports an annual cohort of MBA and CEMS students) and a BBS and BA from Trinity College Dublin.
From 2017-2020, Mark was on the Board of Directors of Screen Ireland (formerly the Irish Film Board), driving the gender equality and diversity committee and chairing the Audit & Risk committee. Mark currently sits on the Advisory Board of the Irish Tech Society.
Unlock the Potential of ESG for Your Charity!
Are you ready to elevate your charity’s impact and ensure a sustainable future? Our upcoming webinar, “ESG Strategies for Charities – Navigating the Future,” is your key to unlocking the full potential of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
Wednesday, 11th September 2024. 1.05pm to 2pm.
Across Ireland, a new chapter is unfolding for charitable organisations. It’s a narrative that extends beyond traditional philanthropy and ventures into the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. These principles are charting a course for Irish charities to navigate towards impactful and enduring operations.
What is ESG?
ESG is a trio of criteria that measure the ethical impact and sustainability of an organisation. The ‘Environmental’ aspect scrutinises a charity’s ecological stewardship. The ‘Social’ dimension assesses how it fosters relationships with its workforce, partners, donors, and the communities it serves. ‘Governance’ encompasses the charity’s leadership ethics, financial transparency, and the rights of its stakeholders.
The Impact of ESG on Irish Charities:
- Regulatory Readiness: ESG knowledge is vital for staying ahead of regulatory changes and securing funding.
- Risk Management: ESG practices enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation, ensuring longevity.
- Trust and Transparency: Clear ESG policies cultivate trust among donors, volunteers, and the public.
- Competitive Edge: Charities with strong ESG frameworks can attract more support and forge better alliances.
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.
Trainer: 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.
The Level 6 Certified Charity Trustee Programme aims to provide learners with a broad understanding of the governance framework guiding Organisations and an understanding and appreciation of the organisational behaviours within an organisation. This will allow the learner to be informed and confident in their roles.
This predominantly online 1 year part time programme has been designed in partnership with Carmichael and TU
Dublin. The aim of this programme is to provide participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of
their roles and obligations. Since 2021, Charities have been required to report on their compliance with the Charities
Governance Code which is designed to help charity trustees meet their legal duties under the Charities Act 2009. With over 11,000 registered charities in Ireland this programme will assist organisations and their trustees to effectively fulfil their roles within an organisation in line with regulatory framework and to be professionally competent within the team to do so.
Course Content
- Governance & Legal Compliance Responsibilities: The module focuses on the legal and accounting framework as it applies to organisations. The module will draw on the Law, Accounting and Governance that is required to fulfil their duties and responsibilities effectively in compliance with the regulations.
- Charities Act
- Charities Governance Code
- Trustee Governance
- Companies Act 2014
- Financial Governance
- Risk Management
- Data Protection
- Cyber Security
- Organisational Behaviour & Dynamics: This module focuses on the behaviour of individuals and groups in organisations including not-for-profit organisations. It will provide learners with an understanding and appreciation of this behaviour and an awareness of how it contributes to the success of the organisation. The module will draw on concepts and theories from the field of organisational behaviour, management and the not-for-profit environment to gain further understanding of different organisational behaviours and to improve learners’ self-confidence and potential governance effectiveness. Learners will engage in self-reflection regarding their use of individual and organisational actions.
- The Nature of Organisational Behaviour
- Individual Behaviour
- Motivation
- Communication & Decision-making in the Workplace
- Working in Group & Teams
- Leadership in Organisations
- Organisational Power and Politics
- Organisational Conflict
- Organisational Culture
- Organisational Change
Application Details
Applications are now open here.
Please contact school.globalbusiness@TUDublin.ie for further information.
Module Details
TU Code: TU5533
Level: NFQ Level 6
Award: Certificate in Business in Organisational Governance and Behaviour
Duration: 1 Year
Contact: school.globalbusiness@TUDublin.ie
Method of Delivery: Weekly online lectures, 1 evening per week, with two face to face workshops during each semester. Please see schedule below with further details.
Location: Face to face induction will take place on TU Dublin’s Blanchardstown campus. Location for the capstone workshop will be confirmed with learners during the semester to ensure location is accessible for the majority of learners.
Schedule: This programme runs for 2 semesters, one module per semester.
Semester 1 will begin at 2pm on Friday 20th September 2024 with a face to face on campus induction.
Please see current summary timetable here.
Commencement Date: Semester 1 will begin at 2pm on Friday 20th September 2024 with a face to face on campus induction. Induction will take place on the Blanchardstown campus from 2pm to 6pm. This will be followed by 2 hour weekly online lectures from 7pm to 9pm which will begin on Wednesday 25th September.
All registered applicants will be contacted by the Head of Discipline/Programme Coordinator two weeks prior to the commencement date with further details and room location for their face-to-face induction.
Fees: The reduced Student fee of €600 from €1250 is available for this delivery of the programme starting in September 2024. This reduced fee is now available courtesy to funding available from The TU Dublin Enterprise Academy, which is funded by the Higher Education Authority’s HCI Pillar 3, a government programme designed to meet priority skills needs, by increasing collaboration between higher education and enterprise with a focus on innovations in teaching and learning.
Find out more information click here
Testimonial for the Certified Charity Trustee Programme
The programme has provided me with a broad understanding and appreciation of the governance and compliance requirements of a Charity, it identified very clearly the specific legal, financial, and governance responsibilities of a Charity Trustee.
It provided me with a strong understanding and appreciation of Organisational Behaviour, looking at individual behaviours, motivation, working in a team/group, decision making, leadership styles, organisational power, influence, conflict, culture and change management.
I thoroughly enjoyed the learning on this course and meeting the other participants and presenters on the course. Most of the classes were online which worked well for me.
The course has helped me both personally and professionally. I highly recommend the course to any person aspiring to be a Trustee or officer of a charity.
Maria Barry.
Retired School Principal, St. Wolstan’s Community School, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. 1999-2022.
Trustee, Le Chéile Schools Trust, February 2023 -To date.
Improving Your Nonprofit’s Annual Report – February 27th 2024 from 10.05-10.55am
Carmichael is delighted to provide free training webinars on relevant themes for nonprofits.
In this webinar nonprofits of all sizes will gain tips and advice from an expert panel on how to improve the content and narrative of their Annual Report.
The recording is now available of the webinar “Improving Your Annual Report”:
Passcode: D*c2=3dD
In this free webinar for nonprofit organisations, we will discuss:
-How can a nonprofit, with limited time and resources, produce the best possible annual report?
-Who reads an annual report and why?
-What are the key elements to a strong annual report?
-Where can you find more support with producing your annual report?
-When should you start preparing your annual report?
There will be a Q&A at the end.
Our panelists will be:
-Róisin McGuigan (Chair): Services Manager at Carmichael and Coordinator of the Good Governance Awards
-Nina Arwitz: CEO of Volunteer Ireland
-Aedín Morkan: Audit Partner at Mazars Ireland
-Senan Turnbull: Consultant and trainer specialising in nonprofit annual reports
In collaboration with The Wheel, Carmichael are pleased to announce a new National Training Fund Programme for 2024. The National Training Fund is funded through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. There is a range of different programmes to support small to medium sized organisations.
NTF Annual Report Support Programme 2024– Fully booked
NTF Impact Management Support 2024– Fully booked
NTF Succession Planning – Online 08/03/2024 or 19/07/2024
NTF Leadership Programme September 2024: Effective Leadership & Management of Teams
NTF Diversity & Inclusion Programme: Embracing Diversity, Encouraging Inclusion-April/May 2024
NTF Leaders, Managers and Management Teams -Fully booked
NTF Enhance Coaching Skills for Greater Collaboration – In-person 05/07/2024-Fully booked
NTF Bullying Complaints – Guidelines for Investigation – 26/07/2024 (In-person workshop)
If you have any questions, feel free to email training@carmichaelireland.ie.
This NTF programmes are aimed at Charities/Community Groups/Voluntary Organisations/Social Enterprises in the Republic of Ireland.
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. There is a nominal charge by way of a contribution.
In the last week of June, our CEO Diarmaid delivered governance sessions in the six counties of Munster in partnership with the Volunteer Centres in Clare, Limerick, Kerry, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. The theme of the sessions was the changing operating landscape for nonprofits, focusing on the Charities Act Amendment and the Gambling Regulation Bills currently working their way through the legislative process, compliance with the Charities Governance Code, concerns received by the Charities Regulator and the Good Governance Awards which is now open for entries.
Diarmaid wrote a brief reflection following these sessions. Read in full here.
In today’s dynamic landscape, assembling a highly qualified volunteer board goes beyond qualifications alone. It requires identifying individuals who actively contribute to the effectiveness of board processes, bringing the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve your organisation’s objectives.
Join BoardEffect as they continue the conversation on enhancing your board’s effectiveness and driving impactful outcomes. During this interactive 45-minute session, the expert panel will share invaluable insights and best practices to help you find and onboard the right Board Members to elevate your board’s effectiveness, including:
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- Identifying skill gaps in your current board
- Finding the people with the right skills to complement your board
- How to find the right volunteers for your board and more!
This is a must-attend webinar for organisations seeking to optimise their board composition and harness the power of diverse skills and expertise.
Bring your questions!
Sign up here.
Missed the previous webinar, “Increasing Board Effectiveness”? No problem, find key insights and watch the full recording here.
Office Accommodation Available in Carmichael
Across our two buildings on North Brunswick St and Coleraine St in Dublin 7, Carmichael is home to 44 Resident Nonprofits which benefit from affordable office accommodation, shared facilities and access to knowledge sharing with other Resident Nonprofits and Carmichael’s staff.
A bright and spacious office currently equipped for 7 people, with potential to accommodate more, has come available in Coleraine House. The annual fee is €16,685, charged quarterly in advance at €4,171. Carmichael hopes to have a new Resident Nonprofit in place on or before June 1st.
Please contact roisin@carmichaelireland.ie if you would be interested in arranging a viewing or have any questions.