The BB... growing bigger and better
Dear Editor
As 2014 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been a positive year for The Boys’ Brigade in Scotland.
The role our young people have played in driving the organisation forward has been overwhelming. Through our ‘Growing Bigger, Growing Better’ recruitment campaign, our young people have engaged in their local communities through a range of activities, resulting in an increase in 800 new members, since September.
Our young people have also undertaken a world record attempt for the longest game of five-aside football as a fundraising initiative for the BB, whilst also thinking about others.
Additionally we raised over £11,000 for the Church of Scotland’s World Mission Fund, which will help young people in the Czech Republic.
This year has also witnessed a record number of young people achieve the highest recognition in our organisation – the Queen’s Badge. In 2014, 600 young people – an increase of 150 awards since 2013 – achieved the honour and, in doing so, contributed 40,000 volunteering hours to their communities.
Collectively, this highlights the continued relevance of The Boys’ Brigade to today’s young people. However, we couldn’t have achieved such impressive outcomes without the
Members of the 4th East Kilbride Boys’ Brigade donned their walking shoes to raise awareness of their organisation help of thousands of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and to them we are extremely grateful.
Looking ahead, we hope to welcome new adult volunteers to help us achieve even more. In addition, we’re committed to improving our under-11s’ programme as well as to improving our facilities at our national training centre in Larbert, as we seek to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Bill Stevenson Director, Scotland The Boys’ Brigade
Dear Editor