ABOUT THE BCS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
ABOUT US
The British & Commonwealth Society of Rio de Janeiro is a non-profit civil association dedicated to charitable, cultural, social, and recreational activities. Financially and administratively independent, the Society exists to support, connect, and enrich the British and Commonwealth community in Rio de Janeiro, while fostering friendship, understanding, and meaningful engagement within the wider Brazilian community.
OUR OBJECTIVES
1. Building Community
To provide a welcoming, secure, and vibrant centre for the British and Commonwealth community in the State of Rio de Janeiro by offering leadership, organising community activities, and raising funds to sustain and develop these initiatives.
2. Supporting Welfare and Inclusion
To promote the welfare of community members, particularly older people and those facing financial hardship, while also supporting disadvantaged individuals within the State of Rio de Janeiro. The Society seeks to assist newcomers from Britain and the Commonwealth in settling into their new surroundings and becoming active members of the local community.
3. Encouraging Communication and Engagement
To strengthen community ties by sharing relevant news and information, commemorating important national occasions, maintaining close links with British-affiliated organisations across a range of sectors, and encouraging the active participation of companies and institutions in the Society’s activities and mission.
4. Celebrating Cultural Exchange
To foster understanding and appreciation of Brazilian culture and environment within the British and Commonwealth community through inclusive cultural, educational, and informative activities that encourage friendship, dialogue, and mutual understanding.
5. Promoting Meaningful Activities and Partnerships
To organise, support, and facilitate cultural, historical, educational, and informative projects and activities that reflect the Society’s mission, either independently or in partnership with organisations that share similar values and objectives, including participation in relevant public and private funding initiatives.
6. Stewardship and Sustainability
To manage responsibly the properties acquired by the British community in the State of Rio de Janeiro and held in trust by the Society, together with welfare funds and any assets or rights that contribute to advancing the Society’s mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
7. Recognising Service and Contribution
To acknowledge and celebrate exceptional voluntary service and contributions made in support of the Society’s aims and the wellbeing of the community.
OUR AIMS
OUR PARTNERS
The British & Commonwealth Society of Rio de Janeiro is proud to collaborate with a diverse network of partners, including local businesses, community organisations, and cultural institutions. Through these valued partnerships, we work to create meaningful impact, strengthen community ties, and promote cross-cultural understanding within the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.
