The Boys' Brigade in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
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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]
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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 |
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