RREUSE
CRNI is a member and board member of RREUSE, the European network representing social enterprises active in re-use, repair and recycling. Through this umbrella organisation, CRNI is able to contribute to European policy as well as learn from other Member States how to support our members and help mainstream reuse and repair in Ireland. CRNI also currently holds the Vice President role for RREUSE.
Right to Repair
CRNI is a member of the Right to Repair campaign, a coalition of European organisations pushing for system change around repair. Through this coalition, CRNI is able to contribute to Euroepan policy in particular related to repair, promote our repair members as well as learning from other Member States how to better support repair activiites in Ireland.
ECOS
CRNI is a member of ECOS, an international NGO advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws. Through this membership we help ensure the reuse, repair and recycling voice is heard when standards are developed and help to drive change by providing expertise to policymakers and industry players, leading to the implementation of strong environmental principles.
National Reuse and Repair Network
The National Reuse and Repair Network was established by the EPA’s Circular Economy Programme in 2024, bringing together national-level organisations operating within reuse and repair sectors and State and other organisations with a role and remit to support development of these sectors.
Alliance for Insurance Reform
CRNI is a member of the Alliance for Insurance Reform, which brings together a range of civic and business organisations from across Ireland in highlighting the negative impact of persistently high premiums and calling for real reforms that will quickly reduce liability and motor insurance premiums to affordable levels and keep them that way. Through this membership we hope to tackle the high insurance premiums our members face and address prohibitive liability issues around repair.
The Wheel
CRNI is a member of The Wheel, Ireland’s national association of community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. Through this membership we contribute to national policy on the community and voluntary sector on behalf of our members and connect with other similar organisations.
Textiles Advisory Group
CRNi is part of the Textiles Advisory Group, established in 2023 by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) as a sub-Group of the Waste Advisory Group. The Group’s objective is to identify opportunities to capitalise on the value of textiles present in Ireland and explore options to improve circularity in the sector.
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI) is a national representative body for social enterprises in Ireland. Formed by some of Irelands leading social enterprise practitioners and supporters, to champion for the sector and our members, both nationally and internationally.
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Our funders
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
CRNI receives core and operational funding through the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.
For more information, check out their website.
Community Foundation Ireland
CRNI receives operational funding through Community Foundation Ireland.
For more information, check out their website.
Project Funding
Green + Social Virtual Trade Fair
CRNI’s Green + Social Virtual Trade Fair is funded by Ireland’s Regional Waste Management Plan Offices. This innovative virtual platform is open 24/7 and gives visitors the opportunity to explore green and social procurement opportunities provided by reuse, repair and recycling social enterprises and community-based organisations across Ireland.
CRNI is the all island representative body for community based reuse, recycling and waste prevention organisations. We are funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, project funding and through membership. CRNI is a proud member of the European RREUSE network.
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Latest Posts
- Come work with us CRNI- Administration and Finance Officer – Part Time & Hybrid Role July 9, 2026
- Repair Summit: Save the date call for proposals is open! July 8, 2026
- Repair in Practice: Shared Challenges & Shared Solutions. An Online Peer Learning Series May 27, 2026
- Upcoming Events Reuse & Repair Week 2026 May 19, 2026
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