Activities & Mission
Education & Training
Grants
The Boys' Brigade is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Grants paid (2025)
- £82,502
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Willow Project (organisation 3981905)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,068,006 | £2,358,044 | £1,952,859 | £8,475,129 | £8,475,129 | 27 / 6000 |
| 2024 | £2,789,270 | £2,815,949 | £2,175,253 | £4,728,982 | £748,592 | 41 / 6409 |
| 2023 | £3,005,945 | £2,815,817 | £2,169,170 | £4,727,659 | £898,917 | 43 / 9231 |
| 2022 | £2,043,941 | £2,249,647 | £1,641,769 | £4,656,594 | £609,084 | 37 / 9680 |
| 2021 | £1,725,401 | £1,667,792 | £1,163,256 | £4,763,440 | £676,008 | 41 / 10500 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Boys' Brigade
What does The Boys' Brigade do?
Education & Training
How much income did The Boys' Brigade report in 2025?
The Boys' Brigade reported total income of £6.07m and reported expenditure of £2.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Boys' Brigade registered as a charity?
The Boys' Brigade was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1964 as charity number 305969. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Boys' Brigade?
The Boys' Brigade is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Boys' Brigade operate?
The Boys' Brigade operates across 2 areas: Ireland and Scotland.
Is The Boys' Brigade a registered charity?
Yes — The Boys' Brigade is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 305969.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated