Building Communities Resource Centre

Building Communities Resource Centre BCRC builds communities under the themes of Community Development; Good Relations and Peace Building; Ethnic Minorities support & well being. Being Sustainable

BCRC is a community support network established in 2001, providing advice, guidance and information on community development, community relations, good relations and responding to health and support needs of all within communities. Our Vision is: Sustainable, inclusive, peaceful and cohesive communities
Our Mission is: To provide a hub for services to local communities that promotes a more empower

ed and cohesive society for all. Our 5 strategic priorities:
1. Community Support and Capacity Building
2. Community Relations and Peace Building
3. Ethnic Communities Programme
4. Community Information and Marketing
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Did you know that Causeway Coast & Glens Pipe Band is one of the many fantastic community groups that regularly uses the...
11/06/2026

Did you know that Causeway Coast & Glens Pipe Band is one of the many fantastic community groups that regularly uses the facilities at BCRC Ballymoney?

Whether you've always wanted to learn the bagpipes or try your hand at drumming, now is the perfect opportunity! No experience is needed; just enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to learn.

📍 BCRC Ballymoney (Acorn Business Centre)
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Join a friendly, welcoming and successful band open to all communities, where you can develop new skills, make friends and be part of something special.

🎵 Compete. Grow. Achieve. 🎵
If you'd like to find out more, get in touch with Causeway Coast & Glens Pipe Band directly.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577996309034

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested in taking on a new challenge and becoming part of a thriving local community group! 😊

Did you know you can support BCRC every time you shop online, at no extra cost to you!We've joined Easyfundraising, whic...
09/06/2026

Did you know you can support BCRC every time you shop online, at no extra cost to you!

We've joined Easyfundraising, which means over 8,000 retailers will donate to BCRC whenever you shop through their website or app. Big brands including eBay, Sainsbury's, Argos, Just Eat and many more are ready to help raise funds for our work in the community.

Simply sign up, choose Building Communities Resource Centre as your cause, and start shopping as normal. Every donation makes a difference and helps us continue supporting local people in the community.

As an extra bonus, when you raise your first donation, Easyfundraising will give BCRC an additional £2!

Please support us today and help turn your everyday shopping into free donations for our charity.
https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/building-communities-resource-centre/ne6pyf/s2s/ZdU7Z020/SE878/textcopy/

We are delighted to announce the return of our popular Cultural Summer Camp for Kids this summer!📅 6 July – India📅 7 Jul...
08/06/2026

We are delighted to announce the return of our popular Cultural Summer Camp for Kids this summer!

📅 6 July – India
📅 7 July – Venezuela
📅 8 July – Ukraine

Our talented facilitators will take children on an exciting journey of discovery, exploring different cultures through music, arts, crafts, stories, and fun activities.
• Suitable for children aged 6–11 years
• Priority will be given to children who can attend all three days
• All materials will be provided, and each child will receive a special gift from the facilitator at the end of each day.

📌 Registration is essential.
Places are limited.

Please share this email with your networks.
We look forward to welcoming your child 😊

We were delighted to be asked to deliver a presentation on our Ethnic Communities Project at the NIHE Housing Community ...
06/06/2026

We were delighted to be asked to deliver a presentation on our Ethnic Communities Project at the NIHE Housing Community Network on Thursday, held in Loughgiel Community Association. It was great to have this opportunity to connect with the network and it was a really beneficial meeting to be a part of. Thanks to NIHE for the invitation.

Ever wanted to carry a piece of the forest with you?Join us for Nature’s Totes, a creative, beginner friendly workshop t...
05/06/2026

Ever wanted to carry a piece of the forest with you?

Join us for Nature’s Totes, a creative, beginner friendly workshop that begins with a short walk in the forest to gather inspiration. We’ll then use leaves, flowers, and natural textures to design and hand paint your very own canvas tote bag.

No experience needed, artist Ana Chirinciuc Design will guide you step by step. You’ll head home with a practical tote bag that’s both eco-friendly and uniquely yours.

✨ Free session ✨

Spaces strictly limited.
To register, please contact Gosia on [email protected]

🌟 Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026 🌟This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrat...
04/06/2026

🌟 Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026 🌟
This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible volunteers who make such a difference across our communities every single day.

From supporting our programmes and projects, helping at events, sharing skills and experience and giving their time to support others, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, compassion and commitment help strengthen communities and create opportunities.

We also want to acknowledge our voluntary Board Members, whose leadership, guidance and vision help steer our organisation and ensure we continue to deliver meaningful support where it is needed most. Their contribution often happens behind the scenes, but it is invaluable to the success of our work. Our Chairperson, Marbeth, had the opportunity at one of the events last night to speak about her experiences as a volunteer. Causeway Coast and Glens Community Development Volunteer Centre

"How grateful I am to have been given a long life to be of service to so many and given the joy to enjoy it all" (Pat Crossley)

This year we held Our Community Champion Awards, celebrating individuals who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in their communities. This highlighted the extraordinary efforts of volunteers whose kindness, commitment and community spirit inspire us all.

💙 This week, and every week, we celebrate the volunteers who make our communities better places to live, work, and belong.

🌍📖 Celebrating Poetry Day Ireland 2026 📖🌍What a truly inspiring afternoon we had celebrating together!Through collabor...
02/06/2026

🌍📖 Celebrating Poetry Day Ireland 2026 📖🌍
What a truly inspiring afternoon we had celebrating together!

Through collaboration and initiative with Communities Causeway Waterstones Coleraine and local contributors, the event highlighted the richness and diversity of our community. Reflecting on this year's theme, "Home," participants shared voices, stories, and perspectives from around the world, reminding us of the many ways we find belonging and connection.

It was refreshing, uplifting, and inspiring to hear so many languages spoken in one space, showcasing the friendships and relationships that help strengthen our communities every day.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, shared their poetry, and helped make this unique and unifying event such a success.

🌞A beautiful, warm sunny day to learn about the cold, harsh pain of migration. BCRC organised an insightful and emotive...
01/06/2026

🌞A beautiful, warm sunny day to learn about the cold, harsh pain of migration.

BCRC organised an insightful and emotive event, The Emigrant's Walk where we walked in the footsteps of Irish migrants escaping the horrors of The Great Hunger attempting to make their way to North America.
This gentle hike up Carntogher Mountain, just outside Maghera took us through countryside almost unchanged since famine times where we were rewarded with stunning views of Lough Neagh, the Sperrins and the Mourne Mountains.

Local tour guide Cathy O’Neill told us of the stories of emigrant’s fleeing starvation, disease, rising rents and unemployment leaving behind friends and family.

“One of the strongest messages people take from The Emigrant's Walk is that the story of migration hasn't changed over the course of history, it is only the direction of travel that has changed. In the 19th century, Irish families left these shores because of poverty, hunger, oppression and the hope of a better life for their children. Today, people arrive in Ireland and across Europe for many of the very same reasons. When you walk in the footsteps of those emigrants, it reminds us that behind every statistic is a human story of courage, loss, resilience and hope. History gives us a chance to look at modern immigration with greater empathy and understanding.”

Our sincere thanks to Cathy for leading us so expertly on this must-do walk.

Looking for a professional, affordable space for your next meeting, workshop, counselling session, or training event? We...
29/05/2026

Looking for a professional, affordable space for your next meeting, workshop, counselling session, or training event?

We have a range of welcoming rooms available to hire, with flexible layouts to suit your needs:

✅ Training Room – suitable for up to 45 people
✅ Meeting Rooms – ideal for teams and small groups
✅ Quiet Room – warm, comfortable space perfect for counselling or private conversations
✅ Project Room – equipped for presentations and collaborative work

💻 Wifi available
📋 Flipchart paper & pens available on request
☕ Hospitality packages available including tea, coffee, biscuits, lunches & more

Affordable hourly rates starting from just £8 per hour.

Comfortable, adaptable spaces ready to welcome you.

To enquire or book:
📧 [email protected]
📞 028 2766 5068
Please share with anyone looking for a local venue space!

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland 2026Communities Causeway invites you to a poetry event at: Waterstones, Coleraine Thurs...
26/05/2026

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland 2026
Communities Causeway invites you to a poetry event at:
Waterstones, Coleraine
Thursday 28th May, from 3:30-5pm
The theme this year is ‘Home’. 🏠
Please join us either to listen, or share a poem that you have written, or one that speaks to you.
We welcome poems recited in all voices and languages.
To register for this event, please email Helena at [email protected] or call Hannah on 028 2766 5068

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2 Riada Avenue
Ballymoney
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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