News Release: The Adventure Begins Here

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For immediate release

As part of its new recruitment campaignGrowing Bigger, Growing Better, The Boys' Brigade, has called on children aged <insert ages relating to sections you are recruiting for> to join the adventure at <insert Company name>

Local BB adult leader<inset name>, said <insert quote e.g. we offer opportunities to children that they don’t get at home or at school. They learn lots, stay active and have so much fun.

insert member name and age> , said <insert quote e.g. The Boys’ Brigade is fun, exciting, energetic, makes you happy, it’s fantastic.>

The <insert Company name> Company meets at <insert location>every <insert day & time>.

For 130 years, The Boys' Brigade has reached out to millions of children & young people across the globe. Today the organisation is passionate about building bridges into local communities and engaging children & young people (aged 5 to 18+) by means of weekly groups, residentials, special events, community involvement and training programmes. The Boys' Brigade offers an experience of life beyond what is possible in school or at home. They believe that by engaging in exciting activities, making new friends, having fun and finding out about faith, children and young people can discover and develop their potential. Activities are all led by thousands of trained volunteers who are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment.

If you want to join our group please contact <inset contact details>.

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<Insert case study – including volunteer role and the difference they made>

Notes to editors (for UK wide)

1.The Boys' Brigade was founded in Glasgow on 4th October 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. From this one Company formed in Scotland the BB has grown in to a worldwide movement having worked with millions of children and young people for well over a century.

2.The Boys’ Brigade cares for and challenges children and young people through a programme of informal education in a fun way. Each week more than 50,000 young people, aged 5 to 18, take part in one of its 1,450 groups supported by 12,000 volunteer leaders.

3.For more information, please contact:

01442 231 681 or

Notes to Editors (in Scotland)

  1. The Boys' Brigade was founded in Glasgow on 4th October 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. From this one Company formed in Scotland the BB has grown in to a worldwide movement having worked with millions of children and young people for well over a century.
  2. In Scotland, The Boys’ Brigade cares for and challenges young people through a programme of informal education in a fun way. Each week around 20,000 young people, aged 5 to 18, take part in one of its 450 groups.
  3. For more information, please contact:
    01324 562 008 or