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| Founded | 4 October 1883 [1] |
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| Founder | William Alexander Smith[1] |
| Founded at | Glasgow, United Kingdom [1] |
| Focus | The Object of The Boys' Brigade is: "The advancement of Christ’s kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness." [2] |
| Headquarters | Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts [3] |
Area served | United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland [2] |
Members | 50,000 Children and Young Leaders in 1,400 Companies [2] |
President | Rev Dez Johnston[4] |
Brigade Secretary | Bill Stevenson [5] |
Volunteers | 15,000 volunteer Leaders [2] |
| Website | boys-brigade.org.uk |
The Boys' Brigade is the largest Christian uniformed youth organisation in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.[2] The Boys' Brigade was founded in Glasgow, Scotland on 4 October 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith, and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2008.[1] Today Felden Lodge in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire serves as the main headquarters and England regional headquarters, while other regions have their own regional headquarters.[3] Today the BB has in the region of 50,000 boys involved in about 1,400 companies ranging geographically from Shetland to Cornwall.[6]
- ^ a b c d "Our History". The Boys' Brigade UK & RoI. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Who We Are". The Boys' Brigade UK & RoI. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Contact Us". The Boys' Brigade UK & RoI. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ "Brigade President". The Boys' Brigade UK & RoI. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Announcement: Brigade Secretary". The Boys' Brigade UK & RoI. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ "Who Are We". Boys' Brigade. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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