EUConsult Autumn Conference: Dublin, 23-24 October 2025
Innovation and Inspiration: Delivering Values-Led, Impact Driven Consultancy
Áine Myler
Title: CEO, Charities Institute Ireland, and Chair, Capacity Building Sub-Group, Ireland’s National Philanthropy Policy
Organisation: Charities Institute Ireland (Cii) is the representative body for Ireland’s leading and high-impact fundraising charities. Our 322 members employ c. 25,000 people and represent 40% of the overall public funding provision within the charity and voluntary sector. Cii promotes greater transparency and impact in the not-for-profit sector through best practice in governance, fundraising, and financial standards.
Organisation: The British Council promotes collaboration in arts, education and the English language. It enables Irish and UK organisations and individuals to share their insight, expertise and knowledge in arts, culture and education, which results in bespoke programmes and partnerships to mutually benefit Ireland and the UK.
Organisation: Philanthropy Ireland is a dynamic membership organisation dedicated to advancing philanthropy in Ireland. Its aim is to cultivate a thriving community of philanthropic entities, fostering collaboration and innovation to address the most pressing societal challenges.
Liz Roche
Title: Head of Foundation & Sustainable Business, Vodafone Ireland, Board member Friends of The Elderly and Boardmatch Ireland.
Organisation: Vodafone is connecting for good by combining its technology and charitable giving to address some of Ireland’s most pressing community needs. The Vodafone Foundation was established in Ireland in 2003 and runs a wide range of community programmes for the business. These include charity partnerships with ALONE, Dublin City University’s Anti-Bullying Centre, and Women’s Aid. Vodafone is one of the 27 countries where Vodafone Foundations operates globally, dedicated to supporting groups across all segments of society who are working to make a real difference in the community.
Organisation: ShoutOut is a registered charity committed to improving life for LGBTQ+ people through educational programmes and powerful storytelling. ShoutOut promotes inclusion through delivering LGBTQ+ Educational Programmes in schools, workplaces and service providers.
Organisation: OKC is a values-led, impact-driven consultancy specialising in fundraising, philanthropy and social impact partnerships. Founded in 2022, OKC works across the not-for-profit, corporate and philanthropic sectors, supporting charities to grow and diversify their income; guiding businesses to develop purpose-led partnerships; and enabling individuals and foundations to make transformational, impact-driven investments.
Julie Jones
Title: Head of Strategic Growth, Community Foundation for Ireland
Organisation: Community Foundation Ireland and its donors are on a shared mission of equality for all in thriving communities. Together with 5,000 voluntary, community and charitable partners they are a philanthropic hub for Ireland which is a source of knowledge, expertise and information to ensure effective and strategic giving.
Helen Nolan
Title: CEO, Spraoi agus Spórt
Organisation: Spraoi agus Spórt is an award-winning social enterprise based in Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland. It provides services and activities for young families, children, young people, and adults that are inclusive of disability and/or autism. The organisation works to address disadvantage, strengthen the community and enhance opportunities in the region.
