Community Recycling Initiative

Community Recycling Initiative is the first and only NOT-FOR-PROFIT used clothing collector based in Northern Ireland. The company commenced trading March 2005 after an extensive two-year training programme administered by Invest Northern Ireland.

Community Recycling Initiative is the first and only NOT-FOR-PROFIT used clothing collector based in Northern Ireland. The company commenced trading March 2005 after an extensive two-year training programme administered by Invest Northern Ireland. Our Board of Directors works on a voluntary basis bring a wide range of skills and expertise to the company. We have also obtained charitable status.

As an endorsement of the company Community Recycling Initiative has received funding from three main sources.

Ballymena Local Strategy Partnership (Under PEACE 2)
Ballymena Borough Council
Invest Northern Ireland (Community Business Program)
As the name suggests “community” is at the centre of our business plan. We have two main objectives.

To create job opportunities in disadvantaged areas.
To provided a means of income generation for other charities and community groups.
All the profits generated from the sale of used clothing go back to the local community groups and charities that support us. We have had the opportunity to help fund local playgroups, youth clubs and also schools, providing a much needed source of extra income. We feel that charities should be rewarded for the effort they put into recycling and so maintain a high price for the clothing we collect. We work closely with charitable organisations we collect from and do everything possible to help them.