The Northern Ireland Boys' Brigade (BBNI)

The Northern Ireland Boys' Brigade (BBNI)

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Hillsborough, Co Down 486 followers

Christian youth organisation, equipping leaders to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.

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The Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade (BBNI) is a Christian youth organisation, equipping leaders to make a difference in the lives of children and young people from all communities, all faiths, and none. Over 11,500 children & young people aged 4-18 attend Boys’ Brigade companies in NI & Donegal every week. As a ministry of the church, each BB company is led by a team of volunteer leaders. BBNI has over 240 local BB companies and around 2,300 volunteer leaders. The Boys’ Brigade was founded in 1883 by William Alexander Smith, borne out of his experience in teaching bored boys in Sunday School. He saw an opportunity to reach boys through a combination of teaching Christian discipline with physical activities. The object was: ‘The advancement of Christ’s Kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness.’ Boys’ Brigade is now a thriving worldwide organisation. September 2023 marked a new era for the organisation in Northern Ireland with the formation of The Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade (BBNI). Rooted in Christian faith, the charity’s objects as detailed in the Articles of Association are: (1) 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) To encourage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of children and young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, therefore to improve society; and (3) To be responsible for setting up and supervising local companies and grouping such companies into battalions to facilitate meeting these Objects. Our motto ‘sure and steadfast’ is based on Hebrews 6:19 ‘We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast. The Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade is self-governing and independent of The Boys’ Brigade UK & RoI.

Website
https://boysbrigadeni.org/
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Hillsborough, Co Down
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2023
Specialties
Youth work, Children's work, Volunteering, Training leaders, and Ministry

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    Newport 117 Culcavy Road

    Hillsborough, Co Down BT26 6HH, GB

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