ANNUAL REVIEW 2014/2015
FAITH IN YOUNG PEOPLE
FAITH IN YOUNG PEOPLE The Boys’ Brigade continues to be a bridge into communities and through its activities thousands of children and young people, many of whom have no other connection with the church, hear the christian message each week. BB serves as a central part in the mission and outreach of the local church working in partnership with over 1400 churches of many denominations across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Following 11 years as Chief Executive and Brigade Secretary, the movement paid tribute to Steve Dickinson who at the end of July moved on to become CEO of The Global Fellowship - the international family of uniformed Christian youth organisations of which The Boys’ Brigade is a part. Starting in July 2015 Andrew Johnston was appointed Chief Executive and Brigade Secretary, having previously served as CEO of Action on Poverty. Whilst this review seeks to showcase a year in the life of the Brigade, naturally it can only provide a glimpse of the movement. As you read the following pages we hope you will agree that much is being achieved and that we have continued to deliver quality youth work to our children and young people.
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GROWTH We have continued to explore ways to start new work and to grow existing Companies to provide every child or young person with the opportunity to join BB regardless of where they live.
The Brigade has continued to receive support from the Youth United Foundation and the Uniformed Youth Social Action Fund has enabled Development Workers to be employed throughout the United Kingdom. The funding is targeted at increasing provision in areas of deprivation and as well as establishing new groups, existing Companies have been supported to increase capacity.
= 1,422 CHURCHES UK & ROI
Working in partnership with The City of Stoke-onTrent the BB provides activities for young carers on a Saturday morning along with day trips in the summer. Membership of the Company enables young carers to have time to themselves, a break from their responsibilities, to make new friends and to join in fun activities with other young carers in the City.
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New work has started in all areas and as well as the traditional model of BB being the outreach of an individual church, Companies have started within ecumenical partnerships, within schools, within prisons and as a group specifically for young carers.
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As part of funding targeted to support hard to reach young people, the Brigade is working in rural communities in North Wales and the Yorkshire Dales to establish work where often transport issues have resulted in young people not having access to after-school provision.
new churches have chosen BB as their partner in outreach and mission with children & young people in the local community
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Key to growth is recruitment and retention of adult volunteers and this year 1,148 new volunteers have joined the BB.
= 12,387 adult volunteers
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QUALITY
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We want all of our members to have the best possible experience; to have fun, to achieve and to be able to participate fully in their Companies and the wider Brigade.
= 48,583 Children & Young People
The King George VI (KGVI) leadership training celebrated its 60th year during the session, with the first course taking place in 1955 at Carronvale House in Scotland. The training is spread over two separate weeks in consecutive years, continues to provide excellent youth leader training to young people in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Moderator of the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly, Rt Rev Dr Angus Morrison with young leaders on KGVI in August 2015
Our learning and development strategy for leaders focuses on best practice in Youth and Children’s Work, and reflects the occupational standards for these areas of work. We continue to emphasise the importance of participation for all ages and support our trainers in this aim with targeted training materials. Investment in Captains is an ongoing and key part of our strategy with a total of 240 Captains having attended learning events. Evaluations have shown evidence of real changes occurring as a result of attending these weekends; we are
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“The Queen’s Badge, DofE and especially KGVI, have helped increase my confidence and responsibility. I have found that my time volunteering has been really valuable, from leading DofE classes teaching boys about map and compass skills, to open outreach, and leading school assemblies”. Callum, 18, Lenzie
told that BB/Church relations have improved, more participation is happening and numbers are growing as a direct result. These events will continue in the 2015/16 session.” Our programmes for children and young people are an important resource to our leaders and central to our engagement with children and young people. During the session a review of these programmes has been launched with working groups engaged to deliver fresh new resources ready for the 2017/2018 session. A new Disability App has been launched in Northern Ireland to provide accessible, valuable information and guidance to leaders on 25 different disabilities that affect children and young people
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VOICE Putting our “Faith in Young People” strapline into practice, ensuring that our members’ voices are heard both inside and outside of the organisation. Launched by HRH The Prince of Wales, Step Up To Serve, is a campaign to double the number of young people involved in youth social action by 2020. Youth social action is defined as: Young people taking practical action in the service of others in order to create positive social change that is of benefit to the wider community as well as to the young person themselves. The Brigade has involved its members in serving the community since its inception and has pledged to support the #iwill campaign by increasing accessibility and promoting social action across all age groups.
So what have our young people been involved with?
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More young people have achieved the Brigade’s top award, the Queen’s Badge, contributing over 65,000 hours of volunteering in the Brigade and wider community.
= 866 Queen’s Badges awarded
Many of our young people have been contributing to their local communities and making a real difference. We have seen examples of supporting local charities, running a food bank collection point and cleaning up local spaces to mention just a few projects. Young people from the UK joined with others from across Europe at European Fellowship’s
Members of 2nd Bedford clean-up their local park
Easter Course held in Malta. The theme was ‘Closer To...’ and explored aspects of free speech and conflict resolution. Companies have also been involved in overseas’ ventures giving Seniors opportunities to make a real difference in communities across the globe. 16 Seniors and young leaders from across Scotland became Official Guinness World Record Holders for the longest ever game of five-a-side football during the session, after playing for 55 hours straight. Unite, a new venture organised by and for young people in England attracted 250 members to Felden Lodge in May. The event was advertised as a camp with a difference and provided a unique opportunity for young people and leaders to meet, explore their faith and enjoy a range of activities together.
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A Year in Pictures
Northern Ireland District welcomed nearly 700 Anchor Boys to Newport, its new Headquarters in April for an action packed day of activities and entertainment to help raise funds for the renovation and extension of the new premises.
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His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, visited Carronvale House in July to mark the 60th anniversary of the BB’s KGVI leadership programme. His Royal Highness had the opportunity to meet members from across Scotland and see young people taking part in a range of activities.
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Celebrating the Success of SIP
Members from 1st Hackney and 1st Fegg Hayes Companies along with other Youth United groups created through the Supporting Inclusion Programme gathered for a star-studded event in the Speaker’s Rooms at the House of Commons. At the event Jermain Jackman, the winner of The Voice and DJ Nihal, the award winning BBC broadcaster stressed the importance of investing in young people and Communities Secretary Eric Pickles who also met with young people, saying it was “the best £10M I’ve ever spent.”
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£11,000 for Young People in Czech Republic
BB members from across Scotland have helped to raise an impressive £11,000 for young people in the Czech Republic, through a year of fundraising efforts for the Church of Scotland World Mission Fund.
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LONDON YOUNG PEOPLE CELEBRATE
Young people from across London came together at Kensington Town Hall for the Annual Jack Petchey Celebration. More than 40 young people from across the District and 4 leaders were presented with Achievement Awards.
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INCOME 2014-2015 n n n n n n
Annual Capitation Contributions Grants Received Investment Income Training Centres & Other Rental Income
43.6% 3.7% 0.6% 25.5%
Donation, Gifts & Legacies
0.9%
Supplies Sales
25.7%
SLEEPOVER AT GLASGOW’S SCIENCE CENTRE
Over 400 Junior Section members from across Scotland took over Glasgow’s Science Centre for one night in November 2014. The event proved a big success where youngsters got to interact with the hundreds of exhibits, hear first-hand from the experts and got spend an overnight in one of Scotland’s top attractions.
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During the session competitions took place across England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales with Companies travelling around to participate in each of the rounds. Well done to the winners of the competitions for 2014/15 - 65th Edinburgh (Badminton), 1st Grangemouth (Table Tennis), 100th Belfast (Masterteam), 2nd Gourock (Junior 5 a Side Football), 2nd Gourock (Senior 5 a Side Football) and 1st Glenwherry (Chess).
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Training Centres Cost of Sales Grants & Subscription to Global Fellowship Cost of Governance Investment Management Fees Delivery of Charity’s Purpose Special Pension Contribution Administration - General Supplies Cost of Sales
19.9% 4.3% 5.3% 0.1% 18.7% 10.6% 23.3% 17.8%
SCOTLAND’S 1000KM CHALLENGE
Companies from across Scotland were challenged to walk, cycle, run the length and breadth of Scotland to support the Growing Bigger, Growing Better campaign.
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The Boys’ Brigade Patron: H.M. The Queen Vice Patron: The Archbishop of Canterbury President: The Lord Griffiths of Burry Port Chief Executive: Mr Andrew Johnston
Our Object 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.
MOTTO Sure & Steadfast – Hebrews 6:19
Headquarters UK & Republic of Ireland Felden Lodge, Felden, Hemel Hempstead,
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Hertfordshire HP3 0BL Tel: 01442 231 681 Fax: 01442 235 391 Email: enquiries@boys-brigade.org.uk England Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0BL Tel: 01442 288 558 Scotland Carronvale House, Carronvale Road, Stirlingshire FK5 3LH Tel: 01324 562 008 Northern Ireland Newport 117 Culcavey Road Hillsborough BT26 6HH Tel: 028 9268 8444 Wales 58 Richmond Road, Cardiff CF24 2AT Tel: 029 2048 3555 Republic of Ireland Unit C1 Nutgrove Office Park, Nutgrove Avenue Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Tel: 0035 31 296 4622
Registered COMPANY / Charity The Boys’ Brigade is a Company limited by
Practically Many of our Companies need more volunteer leaders and there are groups that have to operate waiting lists. With the support of more adults, the BB experience could be offered to more children and young people. Could you help us by sharing some of your time to support a local Company? Full support and training is given to all of our volunteers. Please contact us for details of a local group. Prayerfully Each week thousands of young people come into the church environment through the activities of The Boys’ Brigade. Many have no other connection with the church. The support of prayer for leaders and members is vital in our ongoing commitment to advance Christ’s Kingdom. There are also details of specific projects that you may wish to pray for on our website. Financially The Boys’ Brigade is mainly dependent on raising finances through its membership. We do not feel that we can ask more of those that give so freely of their time week by week. With greater financial resources, the Brigade could offer more support to its Companies and expand its work to attract more young people into the life of the church. Can you help by means of a single donation or through a regular financial giving? For details of our “Friends” scheme, please contact us.
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