About us

Your home away from home in Belgium

A volunteer-run association bringing together British and anglophone residents, community groups and partners across Brussels and southern Belgium.

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Honorary President
His Majesty's Ambassador to Belgium

Who we are

An umbrella organisation for individuals and community groups, open to everyone who values a British connection in Belgium.

Our purpose

To connect people, share trusted information, represent the community on shared concerns and support local charities.

What we offer

Social events, networking, practical guidance for new arrivals, and a voice for the community.

Where we work

Brussels and the provinces of Brabant, Hainaut, Liège, Namur and Luxembourg. Antwerp BCA covers the north.

Our history

1944Registered under Belgian law after the liberation of Belgium.

1948First Annual Meeting, with over 200 attending.

1970First pupils admitted to the new British school at Tervuren.

1974Renamed the Brussels British Community Association, an asbl.

TodayGrowing, welcoming and connecting the anglophone community.