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About the BB What is the Boys' Brigade?
The Boys' Brigade is a Christian youth organisation founded by Sir William Alexander Smith in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1883. From it's small beginnings in Glasgow the Boys' Brigade has spread all over the world.

About the founder - Sir William Alexander Smith

William Smith was born on the 27th October 1854, in Thurso, Scotland.

In 1886 Smith founded the Boys' Brigade, and the 1st Glasgow Company was set up (of which he was Captain).

In 1887 Smith took up the role as Brigade Secretary.

Smith went as far as Canada and America to promote the work of the Boys' Brigade.

In 1909 William Smith was knighted by King Edward VII for his service to boys.

Sir William Smith died on the 10th May 1914 and was buried in Glasgow.

Object of the Boys' Brigade
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.

The BB Motto - Sure & Steadfast
"We have this hope as an anchor for our lives. It is Sure and Steadfast, and goes through the curtain of the heavenly temple into the inner sanctuary."
Hebrews Chapter 6, Verse 19

Brigade Positions
Patron - H.M. The Queen
President - His Honour Judge Reg Lockett
Brigade Secretary - Sydney Jones OBE

Thanks to the BB UK Website for allowing us to use the picture of William Smith.