Rural Action

Rural Action plays a vital role in promoting and supporting the circular economy through the delivery of its various programmes that address community resilience, enhancement of the local economy, and promotion of environmental sustainability in rural areas of Northern Ireland and beyond. We do this through: 1. Community Engagement: whereby we engage with local communities […]

St Columbs Park House

The mission of St Columbs Park House is to empower local people to become active citizens, changemakers and peacemakers. The heart of this is a range of sustainable development goals, with peace and justice central to the organisation but climate action, zero hunger, quality education and good health & wellbeing as strong pillars of support. […]

Tools For Solidarity – Downpatrick

We refurbish hand and electric tools and domestic sewing machines for artisans in sub Sahara Africa, especially in Tanzania. We are a volunteer organisation and all volunteers receive training in repair skills. We particularly welcome volunteers with extra support needs. We act as a donation point for tools, sewing machines, workshop machinery and more.

Me You and Them

Me You and Them is a grassroots charity and social enterprise based in Dungannon. Founded in January 2020, they focus on promoting positive mental health and alleviating poverty within the local community. We receive and distributed used items. Clothes and furniture. We run workshops on DIY and on upstyling items. 

Dromore Repair Cafe

Dromore Community Initiatives is an organisation which promotes community engagement through various activities including Dromore repair cafe, Dromore Mens Shed, Dromore Linen Festival, Higher Ground and more. The aim is to address isolation, lonliness and mental health issues in the local community by engaging in activities which focus on Repair, Reuse and Rethink. Higher Ground […]

Banbridge Mens Shed

Our aim is to deliver an environment for mature men that is warm welcoming and environmentally friendly. Our aim is to get mature men out and socialising again in their way. We hope to gain from there experience’s and knowledge to help fix rebuild and repair. We are also hoping to provide an environment where […]

Rathlin Development & Community Association (RDCA)

The RDCA membership, consisting of most island residents over 16yrs of age in a population of about 160, commonly reuses and repairs a wide range of goods and resources. It happens informally, often with or for neighbours. Rooted in a history of self-sufficiency, the community heavily relied on natural materials, foraging, beachcombing, and salvaging shipwrecked […]

The Garrison Shed

The Garrison Shed is a place where men and women can gather to work on practical projects, socialise and share skills. Our work centres on repair and reuse, with a current focus on furniture restoration and upholstery. Members use reclaimed materials wherever possible, giving resources new life. Over time, we hope to broaden their skills […]

Sustainability Stories

Sustainability Stories is a community-focused charity committed to reducing landfill waste by upcycling brown furniture, broken household items, and unwanted textiles in creative and imaginative ways. We run hands-on workshops that teach practical upcycling skills, promote sustainable living, and inspire others to see the value in what might otherwise be discarded. Open to all, we […]

Tully Meadow Mens Shed

Tully Meadow Men’s Shed is a community hub where men come together to repair, reuse, and create. Located at Augher GFC on Annaghilla Road, Augher, in County Tyrone, we transform old materials like scrap metal and reclaimed wood into new projects. Having recently held a successful mini Repair Cafe, we are committed to hosting future […]