Building Communities Resource Centre

10/09/2026

Feeling anxious? You don’t have to deal with it on your own.

BCRC is proud to support the campaign, running from 10 September to 10 October.

Anxiety is something many of us experience. Sometimes it can feel difficult to control or begin to affect our everyday lives. Support, practical advice and simple techniques are available to help you manage how you are feeling.

Visit www.MindingYourHead.info/anxiety (http://www.MindingYourHead.info/anxiety) for:

✅ Practical self-help resources
✅ Tips for managing anxiety
✅ Calming techniques
✅ Information about support services across Northern Ireland

Please share this post: it could help someone who is struggling to know that support is available.

09/09/2026

🛢️ Home Heating Oil Support is now open for applications

Eligible households in Northern Ireland can apply for a £100 voucher towards the cost of home heating oil.

Check your eligibility and apply online here:

👉 https://dfc-digital.nidirect.gov.uk/claimhomeheatingoilsupport/

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit.

09/09/2026

💙 YOU’RE INVITED! 💙

Join us for BCRC’s Community Health & Wellbeing Fair and discover the wide range of support, advice and services available in our local area.

📅 Wednesday 30 September
⏰ 4pm–7pm
📍 BCRC Offices, Acorn Business Centre, Ballymoney

A fantastic range of organisations have already confirmed their attendance, including Dementia NI, Cancer Friends Causeway Coast, Samaritans (Coleraine), RNIB, The Rainbow Project, Home-Start Causeway, Menopause Together, Extern Charity, The King's Trust, Causeway Clear Ears and many more.

There will be:

💚 Health and prevention information
💜 Support and wellbeing services
☕ Refreshments

Please share this post with your friends, family and community. You never know who may benefit from discovering the support available locally.

08/09/2026

Free 10 weeks course of Advanced ESOL classes

Starting on 23rd September and running each Wednesday 6pm – 7:30pm
Coleraine Town Hall

Student workbooks provided free of charge.
Registration essential.
To secure your space contact Gosia on [email protected]

Places are strictly limited.

All welcome!

Project funded by Radius Housing

08/09/2026

It is wonderful to see everyone come together to celebrate the many years of service, hard work and dedication of Ballybogey Community Association Ltd.

Community groups like this make such an important difference by bringing people together, creating connections and providing activities at the heart of the local community.

BCRC is proud to support the group and we look forward to seeing everyone again when the Ballybogey Over 50s activities continue in September.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed over the years; here’s to the next chapter!

08/09/2026

PUB QUIZ NIGHT IN AID OF BCRC!

Join us at Railway Arms (Coleraine) on Friday 16 October at 8.30pm for a fantastic evening of fun, friendly competition and fundraising!

🎟️ Entry: £3 per person
🎁 Raffle
🍽️ Light supper

Every pound raised will help BCRC continue providing vital programmes, activities, advice and support for individuals, families and communities throughout our local area.

We’re asking all our supporters to please share this post with your friends, family and wider networks. The more people who come along, the more we can raise and the greater the difference we can make together.

Gather your team, test your knowledge and help us make this a brilliant night for BCRC!

💙 Please share and help us spread the word!

07/09/2026

HATE CAN TARGET YOUR COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

Sectarian hate can be directed at someone because they are perceived to be Catholic or Protestant, Nationalist or Unionist, Loyalist or Republican. PSNI's definition can also encompass sectarian hostility between other religious groups.

It can be expressed through intimidation, threatening behaviour, abuse, violence or damage to property.

There were 981 sectarian incidents recorded in Northern Ireland in 2025/26.

Different Target. Same Harm.

Find out more about hate crime and how to report it:

https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/advice-and-information/hate-crime

04/09/2026

🚨 HOME HEATING OIL SUPPORT—APPLICATIONS OPEN 9 SEPTEMBER 🚨

A new support scheme is offering eligible households in Northern Ireland a £100 voucher towards the cost of home heating oil.

⚠️ This payment will not be made automatically, you must apply online.

📅 Applications open: 9th September 2026
📅 Applications close: 31st March 2027

You may be eligible if home heating oil is your main source of heating and, for at least one day during a qualifying period, you lived in Northern Ireland and either:

✅ Received a qualifying benefit, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit, income-related ESA, PIP, DLA or Attendance Allowance; or
✅ Were single or part of a couple, including pensioners, with a net annual income below £30,000 after tax, National Insurance and pension contributions.

The qualifying periods are:

• 1–30 April 2026
• 1–30 November 2026

Only one voucher per eligible residential address will be issued. Receiving a voucher will not affect your benefit claim.

You will need your National Insurance number, contact details and, if you do not receive a qualifying benefit, your income information. You may also be asked for evidence that oil is your home’s main heating source.

🔒 **Please be alert to scams.** Applications should only be made through the official nidirect website. You will never be asked for bank details or payment to make a claim.

Please share this information so that eligible households don’t miss out; particularly anyone who may need support to apply.

03/09/2026

🌍 New Support Map for Minority Ethnic Communities

The Executive Office has launched a new Minority Ethnic Community Services Map to help refugees, asylum seekers and members of minority ethnic communities find relevant services and support across Northern Ireland.

🔗 Access the map here:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/asylum-seekers-and-refugees-refugee-and-asylum-orientation

On the webpage, select “Resource map – support organisations in Northern Ireland”or scroll down to “Minority Ethnic Communities Services Map.”

Please share this valuable resource with anyone who may benefit.

Northern Ireland welcomes people from across the world who are seeking sanctuary from persecution. To help you adapt to life here make sure that you know how to get the support available to you, including healthcare, housing, employment and access to education.

02/09/2026

🌟 LAST FEW FREE SPACES! 🌟

We have just a few spaces remaining on our Rise and Thrive personal development programme for women.

This supportive four-week programme is designed to help women build confidence, recognise their strengths, develop practical skills and discover new ways to grow and thrive.

📅 Sign-up session: 24 September at 10.30am
📍 Building Communities Resource Centre, Ballymoney

Please share this post with any ladies who may benefit or tag someone who might be interested. 💛

To secure a space, contact Hannah on 028 2766 5068 or email [email protected]

*Participants must be economically inactive to be eligible.*