BRIJ Connects Company Limited by Guarantee

BRIJ connects directly with international protection applicants, refugees, and people living in direct provision and emergency accommodation centres in Cork City, to support their access to resources, integration, and justice, by linking them to relevant organisations.

BRIJ is a volunteer only charity with approximately 40 volunteers in the Cork area. 

Volunteers are non-judgemental and provide non-biased support and information.

We are committed to openness, transparency and good governance.

In December 2024, BRIJ was granted charity status. We are registered as
BRIJ Connects Company Limited By Guarantee.


Funded by

BRIJ is generously funded by the Health Service Executive and Cork City Partnership.


BRIJ Board of trustees 2025

Chairperson: Agnes Earley

Secretary: Gary Delaney

Treasurer: Rowland Newenham

Úna Kennelly

Clodagh O’Sullivan

Catherine Prendergast

Board of Trustees 2025

BRIJ Board of Trustees & Committee 2024

 Chairperson: Maria Magee (trustee)

Secretary: Marie Collins (trustee)

Treasurer: Mary Cusack (trustee)

Joanie Barron (committee member)

Úna Kennelly (trustee)

Barbara Murphy (committee member)

Clodagh O’Sullivan (trustee)

Board of Trustees and Committee 2024