Over the past 18 months the Boys Brigade has opened 53 new companies across England, with 1,200 new members and 550 adult volunteers taking its UK membership to over 65,000.

To enable us to do this, we rely on external investment through funding streams including the Government’s Uniformed Youth Social Action Fund, which this week announced that the Boys Brigade is to receive over £840,000.

This investment is most welcome and will enable us to continue to reach out to more young people, particularly in deprived areas or hard to reach communities.

The funding, to be distributed through the Youth United Foundation, will create 1,695 places for young people in The Boys' Brigade over the next 18 months, where they can access a range of opportunities to develop life skills and take part in fun and challenging activities. Investing in young people is vital in providing them with the best opportunity for a better future.

Eric Hudson

Director for England

The Boys’ Brigade

Felden Lodge

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

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