Success for local social enterprise at annual awards

Belfast-based social enterprise, Habitat ReStore was a double winner at the 2026 Social Enterprise Northern Ireland awards.

The social enterprise, based on the Crumlin Road, was awarded ‘Environmental/Circular Social Enterprise of the Year’ and the ‘Social Impact award’.

Habitat ReStore is the low-cost DIY store that builds sustainable community, directly tackling poverty here in Ireland now with six stores open across Northern Ireland. By selling donated new and used building supplies and home improvement materials ReStore enables local people to improve their homes at low cost. ReStore provides skills and employability training for people of all ages and backgrounds and diverts tons of reusable waste from landfill.

Chief Executive of Habitat for Humanity Ireland, Jenny Williams, said, “We are excited that the impact of Habitat ReStore was recognised by two SENI awards. The awards belong to our dedicated staff team and hundreds of volunteers who help deliver real change for people, communities and the planet. Together with committed donors and thousands of customers we build sustainable communities.”

ReStore Belfast is open Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-5pm. Learn more how you can get involved by shopping, donating or volunteering: habitatireland.org/restore