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1st Bearsden Company Boys Brigade

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC036872
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 1, 1902
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
59 Upper Glenburn Road
Bearsden
Glasgow
G61 4BN

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development'

The 1st Bearsden Company The Boys' Brigade is a Scottish charitable unincorporated association (SC036872) that aims to advance Christ's Kingdom among boys and promote values like obedience, reverence, discipline, and self-respect, fostering true Christian manliness. ? The charity operates in partnership with local churches in Bearsden, including Baljaffray Parish Church, New Kilpatrick Parish Church, Bearsden Cross Parish, Castlehill Baptist Church, and St Andrews RC Church. ? It runs three sections: Anchors (ages 5–8), Juniors (ages 8–11), and Company Section (ages 11–18), offering a diverse program of indoor and outdoor activities inspired by BBHQ. ? These include crafts, games, sports, camps, concerts, and educational sessions. ? The charity also provides free musical tuition through its pipe band and supports community events. ? It maintains a hall for activities and ensures its upkeep through rental income and donations. ? The charity is led by trustees, chaplains, and vol.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people'

Objectives: The Object of the Brigade shall be 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

Geography

Main operating location
East Dunbartonshire
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
July 31, 2025 £54,880 £51,650
July 31, 2024 £29,593 £26,109
July 31, 2023 £27,340 £25,944
July 31, 2022 £23,031 £22,974
July 31, 2021 £14,249 £13,324