The Boys' Brigade

Education & Training

Activities & Mission

Education & Training

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Ireland Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£6,068,006

Latest Expenditure

£2,358,044

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 82.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £419,799

Charitable Activities £1,789,019

Other Trading £0

Investments £211,472

Other Income £3,647,716

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,952,859

Raising Funds £201,184

Governance £45,694

Grants to Institutions £82,502

Other Expenditure £204,001

Financial Trend

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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 12 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.