The Boys' Brigade - NI District

Public benefits

Advancement of Education The Boys’ Brigade offers a comprehensive range of age-specific programmes that cater for the varied interests of children and young people. The programmes are aimed at providing opportunities to have fun, but have a special focus on developing individual potential, encouraging community involvement, providing

opportunities for children and young people to be listened to and have their say, exploring faith and recognising achievement. The programmes are underpinned by a local, regional and national support infrastructure and a comprehensive training programme for Leaders and Members. Membership of The Boys’ Brigade is open to children and young people from all sections of society. Advancement of Religion The Boys’ Brigade seeks to provide Members with an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a safe, supported and unpressured environment. Faith development opportunities and pastoral support are provided in partnership with local churches, denominations and a range of faith-based organisations. This seeks to benefit individuals and their communities by encouraging responsible citizenship and assisting Members to consider and develop a moral framework, whilst offering a context in which the Christian faith can be meaningfully explored and expressed. Membership of The Boys’ Brigade is open to children and young people of all faiths and none.

What your organisation does

We are an established part of the youth service and provide an non-formal educative programme of awards and training in a faith-based setting.