Building Communities Resource Centre

Building Communities Resource Centre (BCRC) is an NGO (non-governmental body) and community support network established in 2001 for local residents and community / voluntary and statutory organisations providing advice, guidance and information on community development, community relations, good relations and responding to health and support needs of young people, older people and BAME community.

BCRC also assists the third sector (community and voluntary sector) with project and strategy design and development, we assist with the implementation of community strategies and action plans in order to achieve and realise their ambitions for better thriving communities.

BCRC is operating in an environment that can be characterised by change and uncertainty, while such change brings concerns and anxieties, BCRC aims to support and address issues impacting and affecting communities and groups within the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Derry and Strabane District Council areas. We aim to work in partnership with all community based groups primarily across the CCGBC area and all / voluntary / statutory organisations to work together and build innovative solutions to social and community challenges.

BCRC provides locally focused and flexible services, with the ability to adapt to emerging needs as they arise. We are ambitious to grow and develop BCRC to deliver sustained developments and improvements within the community and voluntary sector.

Who are we?

• We are an organisation that values equity, diversity and respect; provides quality services and actively encourages participation and development.
• We are an organisation committed to equality, inclusion and cohesion within the society we serve.
• We are a network of community groups and charities.
• We are a team of dedicated staff and volunteers delivering projects across the CCGBC area.
• We are advocates for community Development and empowerment.

Vision: Sustainable, inclusive, peaceful and cohesive communities

Values

• People Focused and Collaborative
• Inclusive and Equality/Equity
• Responsive and Empowering
• Impactful and Connected
• Leadership and Participation

Core Services: Throughout the delivery of our services, we will always be adhering to the Nolan principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, Leadership ·

• A Resource Centre available to support communities with resources and a welcoming and safe space for groups to meet, adaptable spaces to meet group and individual needs.
• Community Relations; working towards a peaceful, inclusive and shared society based on reconciliation and mutual trust and respect.
• Network development and capacity building, providing support, training, advice and guidance to grassroots communities to enable positive and empowered communities. We will continue to promote good governance practices in BCRC and in our membership organisations.
• Ethnic Communities Project, support people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities across the CCGBC area. Providing outreach support, training, advice and opportunities for meaningful engagement within the wider communities.
  

Strategic Priorities:

• Community Support and Capacity Building
• Community Relations and Peace Building
• Ethnic Communities Programme
• Community Information and Marketing
• Being Sustainable

The category of services could include any or all of the following:

• Counselling
• Educational support
• Employment / training
• Ethnic Minority Support
• Financial / Welfare Advice
• Health and Well Being
• Mental Health