Membership
Find Members in Your Area
NIRN connects you with a dynamic network of innovative, community-led organisations and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. From repair cafes and tool libraries to refill stations and charity shops, our members make reuse and repair accessible to all. Whether you want to borrow, repair, buy pre-loved items, donate, or volunteer, the NIRN members map will help you find the perfect local initiative to keep those pre-loved items in use
Get Involved
NIRN Members – A Community Committed to Waste Reduction
NIRN is a member-driven organisation that unites local authorities, social enterprises, charities, and community associations. Our collective mission is to empower communities to reduce waste through innovative reuse and repair strategies. At NIRN, our members are our mission, and we are dedicated to developing a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and empowerment.
At NIRN, we believe in the power of community and collaboration. We strive to:
Create platforms for members to share experiences, insights, and best practices.
Offer training and business opportunities that build skills and resilience among our members.
Encourage partnerships and alliances that enhance the collective impact of our efforts.
Act as a voice for our members, advocating for policies and practices that support sustainable waste management.
Join Us in Our Mission
By becoming a member of NIRN, you become part of a dynamic network committed to environmental sustainability and innovation. Together, we can create a future where waste is minimised, resources are conserved, and communities thrive. Joining NIRN offers a multitude of benefits designed to support and amplify your efforts in waste reduction and environmental sustainability.
We invite you to join us in this important mission and make a difference. Let’s work together to reduce waste, promote reuse, and champion the values of sustainability and collaboration.
There are three ways for organisations to get involved in the the network.
NIRN Membership Policy
Full Members
This membership category is for Social Enterprises, Constituted Organisation, Community Organisation and Voluntary groups that operate reuse or repair in Northern Ireland
Benefits include :
- Full access to our members’ pages
- Regular alerts featuring information on funding, training and events
- A voice on NIRN policy developments
- Full access to network meetings and networking events
- Marketing & promotion
- Participation in conferences, events and research projects
- Listing on NIRN website
Full Membership Cost: £50 per year
Affiliate Members
Affiliate members include local authorities and statutory bodies.
Benefits include:
- Full access to our members’ pages
- Regular alerts featuring information on funding, training and events
- Access to some network meetings and networking events
- Marketing and promotion
- Participation in conferences, events and research projects
- Listing on NIRN website
Affiliate Membership Cost:
Local Authority, Statutory Body: £350 per year
Supporters
NIRN welcomes supporter organisations including universities and networks which Circular Economy and/or Sustainability, medium private sector organisation with less than 100 employees that operate in reuse and repair, Reciprocal Members including national and international networks who promote sustainable development and/or social value
Benefits include:
- Access to NIRN team to help you connect with member network
- Regular e-letters
- Free access to at least one NIRN meeting and networking opportunity a year
- Access to NIRN conference
- Listing on NIRN website as a supporter
Supporter membership cost:
3rd Level Institutions: £350 per year
Medium Private Sector <100 employees: £350 per year
Reciprocal Members: £0 per year