The Wee Swap
We understand just how quickly little ones grow and how hard it can be to keep up! That's why we're so excited to invite you to our free, family-friendly community events, where swapping gently-used children's clothes, items, toys, and books is easy and fun.
Children are truly at the heart of everything we do. We believe their first swapping experience should be a joyful one! That's why each event features lots of creative activities, ensuring they have a fantastic time while exploring the event.
The Wee Swap is also a wonderful way to teach children valuable lessons: giving back, sharing with others, and caring for their community. By passing on cherished items and receiving “new-to-them” ones, kids learn to appreciate their belongings and the joy of giving them a second life. It’s about celebrating the value in every item, no matter how many adventures it’s had before!
Who We Are
Meg
Meg Magill is the founder of The Wee Swap. With a lifelong love for second-hand shopping and a passion for sustainability, Meg was inspired to launch the initiative after noticing a lack of similar events for kids, despite how fast they grow and how costly it is to keep up.
Through The Wee Swap, she aims to ease the financial strain on families while promoting a circular economy and normalising reuse and repair from an early age. A graduate of Ulster University's one-off 25@25 Leadership programme, Meg first developed the idea during a sustainability session, determined to find a solution that was both practical and community-focused.
Meg’s background is in the arts and event management, which is why The Wee Swap has a big focus on making the event as engaging as possible for children, ensuring they develop a love and appreciation for second-hand items from an early age through creative activities and fun-based learning.
Based in East Belfast, Meg is deeply aware of the challenges local communities are facing and she believes The Wee Swap can offer both relief and empowerment by turning hand-me-downs into a celebration of shared resources and care.
Anna
Anna Leckey is the Artistic Director of Three’s Theatre Company and a passionate supporter of The Wee Swap. She attended the very first event while pregnant with her daughter and found it invaluable as a first-time mum, picking up quality baby clothes, essentials, and a pregnancy pillow that really helped during the last few months with a bump!
Now, Anna is thrilled to be joining forces with founder Meg Magill to bring a creative twist to future Wee Swaps. Through her work with Three’s Theatre Company, she’s helping to weave playful arts engagement and storytelling into the event, making the experience more magical and meaningful for children.
For Anna, The Wee Swap isn’t just about saving money - it’s about community, kindness, and showing kids that sharing and reusing can be something joyful. She’s proud to support an initiative that brings people together while promoting sustainability in such a fun and practical way.
