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Our Work is split into Age-Groups as follows:
ANCHORS
ANCHORS
ANCHORS
The youngest age group (core age group 3 to 7 years) of The Boys’ Brigade, from an early age they are introduced and participate in a wide range of activities within the organisation. They are given opportunities to learn, play, be creative and be introduced to the Bible. At Anchors we encourage the development of key skills to enable children to grow as individuals and explore their faith. Anchors provides a great opportunity to make and develop new friendships in an environment which is fun and inspiring.
JUNIORS
ANCHORS
ANCHORS
Juniors (core age group 8 to 11 years) gives older children a chance to build and develop as individuals within the organisation and within their own group (Company). The programme provides challenges, adventure and opportunities to learn and grow. The fun and engaging programmes of The Boys' Brigade enables the children to work in a team and take more responsibility. Juniors also get the opportunity to go on camps and residential trips, and for some this will be their first night away from home.
COMPANY
COMPANY
COMPANY
Young people (core age group 11 to 15 years) in this age group get the chance to develop existing and learn new skills. Getting involved in the Boys Brigade Award Scheme young people have a fun, balanced and challenging programme of activities. Young people are encouraged to have a say and help shape their own programme. They can get involved in anything from helping others in their local community to playing sports, trying our adventure activities or being creative through dance or art – there’s something for everyone! There’s an opportunity for young people at this age to get involved in longer camps and residential Service as well as expeditions and starting out on working toward their Bronze President’s Award.
SENIORS
COMPANY
COMPANY
Young people (core age group 15 to 18 years) in this age group are encouraged to lead their own programme, supported by volunteer leaders. It’s all about the young people deciding what they would like to do and organising it for themselves. The ‘Award’ programme for this age group is all about projects and challenges, encouraging young people to complete projects as part of a team and challenges as individuals. Projects where young people decide what they’re going to do, get on with it and evaluate how it all went could include ‘Homelessness’, ‘Conservation’, ‘Driving’, ‘Preparing for Work’ amongst many more. Young People can gain the highest awards in The Boys’ Brigade including The Founder's Badge as well as other awards like Gold President’s Award. There’s even more opportunities with this age group with additional opportunities opening up, young people may get involved in volunteering to work with younger age groups or in an international project such as an exchange.
FOUNDER
FOUNDER
William Alexander Smith was born on 27 October 1854 at Pennyland House, Thurso, Scotland. His father and grandfather had been officers in the Army. Young William began work as a clerk in his uncle's business in Glasgow at the age of 15 and in his teens enrolled in the 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers. He became a Major, commanded its Mounted detachment and left the Volunteers as a Lieutenant Colonel.
William A. Smith started The Boys' Brigade in 1883 and became its full time Brigade Secretary. King Edward VII knighted him in July 1909 for his work in The Boys' Brigade. During a BB Executive meeting in London, he fell ill and passed away two days later on the morning of 10 May 1914. Founder's Day is observed on the last Sunday of each October.
What he lived for - "If I am to be remembered by posterity, I should like it to be as the man who taught people to spell Boy with a capital B."
Royal Tribute - King George VI said of our Founder : "Sir William Smith, builded better than he knew, for he started not only a great movement but one from which all our present widespread youth training was destined to spring..."