BURC Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre

11/06/2026

https://www.burc.org/find-latest-petrol-prices/

  The Petrol price finder allows you to quickly find fuel prices throughout the UK (5-50 miles of any chosen location). Data is supplied by the Government’s Fuel Finder service, and filling st…

09/06/2026

Good morning all. Given the tensions resulting from last nights stabbing in North Belfast and the subsequent road closures, for protests to begin at 7pm tonight, I have taken the decision to close the friendship club tonight, for the safety of volunteers and participants. Thank you for your understanding.

04/06/2026

North Belfast Friendship Club volunteers and a BURC staff member with Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, today as volunteers received certificates in recognition of their efforts. 👏

02/06/2026

“They’re a fantastic group, bringing a wide range of skills and such interesting, diverse backgrounds."

The latest group of participants setting out on their journey as volunteer English language tutors completed their training recently. The session, in Belfast, on April 20th was the first in the lat…

27/05/2026

“We discussed our priorities for the year ahead, including income adequacy in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, the changing jobs market with growing digitalisation and how we continue to help those most distant from employment."

The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed (INOU) held its Annual Delegate Conference last week. ‘A better future for all’ was the theme of this year’s event at Dublin’s Ashling Hotel. Dara …

26/05/2026

20/05/2026

“This Friendship Club is a place where people can meet at least once a week. A lot of people are isolating themselves and need some social gathering."

When it comes to the North Belfast Friendship Club, one thing is for sure – a very warm welcome awaits you. The Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (BURC) initiative – run at such ease, and with hea…

13/05/2026

David Kerr is a volunteer at the North Belfast Friendship Club.

What can anyone thinking of attending expect?

12/05/2026

Applications are now officially open for bursaries.

The official programme launch is on the 4th of June, at 5pm, in The Market Place Theatre, Armagh.

05/05/2026

“A timely reminder of the importance of protecting and recognising workers’ rights."

Following another successful May Day parade in Belfast, the message from Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (BURC) is one of building a better future for all workers. Thousands gathered on Saturday…