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boys-brigade.org.uk is the official website of The Boys' Brigade, described there as one of the biggest Christian youth organisations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It is the organisation's main online hub: a place to join, volunteer, find a local group, and access information and resources for parents and carers, leaders, and churches. The site covers age groups from 5 to 18 years.
What the organisation is
The Boys' Brigade presents itself as a Christian youth organisation operating across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Its stated purpose on the site is framed around youth work and faith, with a programme and awards structure running through each age group.
The site also links to the Girls' Association, which is listed among its helpful links alongside joining and finding a group.
Who the site is for
The homepage organises its main information by audience:
- Parents and carers — general information, joining, the programme and awards, and summer adventures
- Leaders — running your company, age group essentials, leader training and development, managing risk and safeguarding, and policies and regulations
- Churches — information for churches considering or supporting a group
- Young people — joining and finding a local group
Age groups covered
The site lists four age sections, spanning 5 to 18 years:
| Age range | Section |
|---|---|
| 5–8 years | Anchors |
| 8–11 years | Juniors |
| 11–14 years | Company |
| 14–18 years | Seniors |
Each section has its own programme and awards, with the President's Badge and King's Badge appearing at the older end, alongside Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) provision.
What you can do on the site
The main actions offered from the homepage are:
- Join now — start the process of joining as a young person
- Find a local group — locate a group in your area
- Volunteer — get involved as an adult volunteer
- Start a new group — for those looking to establish a company
- Support us / Donate — fundraising and giving
- Shop — the organisation's shop
- Sign in — access for existing members and leaders
Resources and policies
Beyond joining, the site acts as a reference library for the organisation. It publishes safeguarding information, including a safeguarding hub, policies and procedures, and guidance on responding to a safeguarding concern. It also covers practical matters such as safe transport guidance, use of minibuses, insurance, and data protection.
For leaders, there are programme planning tools, recruitment resources, training and development, and the Online Brigade Manager (OBM) system. The site also references publications such as the Gazette and the Autumn 2026 programme.
How to use it
If you are a parent or carer, start with Info for Parents/Carers and Find a Local Group to see what is available near you. If you want to volunteer, the Volunteer section explains how to get involved. If you are a leader or church representative, the Info for Leaders and Info for Churches sections hold the operational and policy material you will need.