Charity Shops in Magherafelt

Magherafelt, Co. Derry charity shop Positive Futures provides support services for adults and children with learning disabilities, brain injuries, and autism. The organisation has been transforming lives for 30 years.

Lantra Sector Skills Council, a charity shop in Magherafelt, Co. Derry, offers accredited training courses for deer stalking. These courses, developed by Lantra-approved providers, cover firearms, wildlife, animal welfare, and food safety laws relevant to Northern Ireland. Participants learn about safe shooting, deer biology, species identification, and common parasites and diseases. The training includes written, shoot, and safety assessments, with successful candidates receiving a certificate of competence. This course is accepted by the Police Service for Northern Ireland for firearms certificate applications and by the Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland for placing wild game on the market.

The Empower Project, a charity shop in Magherafelt, Co. Derry, supports parents and carers of children with learning difficulties. Managed by DADS (Dyslexia, Autism, Dyspraxia Support), it offers workshops for community groups, playgroups, and schools. Services include Balanceability sessions for learning to ride bikes and children's Pilates. The project focuses on enhancing confidence and developing skills for families supporting children with neurodiverse needs. They also provide coffee mornings and support meetings for parents and affiliated support groups.