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The Boys' Brigade website has a dedicated "Find a Local Group" link that lets you search for companies near you. Use it if you want to join as a young person, register a child, or volunteer — the same search serves all three. The site organises its programme into four age bands (5–8, 8–11, 11–14, 14–18), so once you have a result you can check whether the group covers the age you need.
Steps to find a group
- Go to boys-brigade.org.uk.
- Select Find a Local Group (it appears both in the main menu and under "Other Helpful Links" on the homepage).
- Enter your location or postcode in the search field and run the search.
- Review the groups returned and note which age groups each one runs.
- Contact the group directly to confirm meeting times, current capacity, and how to join.
The homepage also carries direct entry points if your goal is narrower than a general search: Join Now for enrolment, Info for Parents/Carers for general information, and Volunteer if you want to help run a group rather than join one.
What to check before you commit
| What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Age group offered | The Brigade runs separate programmes for 5–8, 8–11, 11–14 and 14–18 year olds; not every group covers every band |
| Meeting day and time | Determined by the local group, not the national website |
| Joining process | Some groups have waiting lists or specific intake points |
| Location and travel | Search results are only useful if the meeting place is reachable for your family |
If nothing comes up nearby
- Try a wider search area or a neighbouring postcode — the search radius may not surface groups just outside your immediate area.
- Use Start a New Group if there is demand locally but no existing company.
- Check the Girls' Association link if you are looking for the parallel organisation for girls.
- Contact the national office through the site's general enquiries route if the search returns nothing usable.
Common sticking points
- Age band mismatch: a group may appear in your search but only run one or two of the four age ranges. Check this before contacting them.
- Out-of-date contact details: local group information is maintained locally, so a listed contact may have changed. If you get no reply, try the national office.
- Assuming you can just turn up: the site directs you to contact the group for meeting times and joining details, so treat the search result as a starting point rather than a confirmed place.
The site does not publish pricing, membership fees, or login requirements for joining, so confirm any costs and paperwork directly with the local group.