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Supporting People with Learning Disabilities to Live Their Best Lives
Supporting people with learning disabilities and their families to live meaningful, independent, and connected lives.
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I want to learn about Mainstay DRP's Work
From a small community initiative in Downpatrick in the early 1990s to a charity supporting over 200 people today, Mainstay has always had one mission — to help adults with learning disabilities live with purpose, belonging, and opportunity.
We’re proud to be a trusted presence in our community, walking alongside the people we support, their families, and carers.
Our Services
Housing Support
Day & Evening Opportunities
Social Enterprises
Short Breaks
Stories, News & Events
Stories
Residential in Pictures July 2026
Residential in pictures July 2026
Community Hub in Pictures July 2026
Community Hub pictures July 2026
Ardcora in Pictures July 2026
Ardcora in pictures July 2026
News
Growing a New Generation of Environmental Champions
See how Mainstay DRP clients built their environmental knowledge, skills and confidence through Northern Ireland’s first climate action training programme designed specifically for people with a learning disability.
Events
Quiz Night 26th September
A fun night out for a good cause. Gather your friends and join us for Quiz Night on Saturday 26th September 2026. Every £5 donation helps support the Silent Cuts Pay It Forward Fund and its work to make sensory-friendly hair appointments more accessible.