Membership
Find Members in Your Area
NIRN connects you with a network of innovative, community-led organisations and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. From repair cafes and tool libraries to community fridges 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 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 mission is to empower communities to reduce waste through innovative reuse and repair strategies. At NIRN 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 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: £400 per year
Supporters
NIRN welcomes 1. Individuals and organisations that actively encourage, promote, or enable reuse and repair activities, even if reuse and repair is not their core business. This includes networks, community groups, advocates, and organisations that support the protection of the natural environment and/or wellbeing through awareness-raising, collaboration, or practical support for reuse and repair initiatives. 2. Third level institutions who offer courses in the Circular Economy and/or Sustainability who are keen to engage their students and collaborate on projects to understand and develop the reuse and repair market. 3. Reciprocal Members including national and international networks who promote sustainable development 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: £400 per year
Reciprocal Members: £0 per year