ABOUT US

14th Kingston & Merton

Who we are

The 14th Kingston Merton Company of the Boys' Brigade has been enhancing the lives of children in Kingston since 1954.

We are a Christian based uniformed Youth Organisation based at Kingston Methodist Church in Kingston upon Thames. We are part of The Boys' Brigade, which is the oldest uniformed organisation in the world and one of the biggest Christian Youth Organisations in the UK & Republic of Ireland.
We provide a weekly programme of activities for boys aged 5 to 18 years old in and around Kingston upon Thames.

What we do

We provide a balanced programme of activities for children and young people aged between 5 and 18, many of whom have no prior connection with the church. It is one of the biggest Christian Youth Organisations in the UK & Republic of Ireland, and internationally (from which the Scouts was formed).

We have faith in young people and provide opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith.

There’s something for every young person whether it’s camping or kayaking, first aid or five a side, music or crafts. Members develop skills, build confidence, make friends, take responsibility and are encouraged to make a real difference in their communities – sharing the values that make us who we are.

Curious to find out more about us and how you can get involved?

Get in touch via the Contact Form or come and see us on a Friday evening.

The Boys' Brigade

Our Object

The Object of The Boys’ Brigade is:
“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.”

Our Motto

The Boys’ Brigade Motto is:
‘Sure & Steadfast’
The motto is taken from the bible, the book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, Verse 19.

Our Patron

Our Patron is:
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Boys & Young People

40,000

Volunteer Leaders

11,500

Companies

1,200

Vision

Our Vision explains why we, as The Boys' Brigade, do what we do.

Is that children and young people experience "life to the full." (John 10:10).

Our prayer and hope that children and young people experience life to the full through coming to know Jesus for themselves.

Mission

Our Mission explains what we, as The Boys' Brigade, do.

The Boys' Brigade has faith in young people and provides them with opportunities to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith.

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Values

Our Values describe who we are and what we believe...

Faith

We are a Christian youth organisation, and our work is rooted in the Christian Faith. We have a hope in Christ as our anchor that sustains us throughout life (Hebrews 6:19).

Inspiring

We seek to inspire children and young people, challenging them to live their lives in the fullest sense. We also believe in peoples’ abilities to inspire and act as positive role models to others.

Caring

The Boys’ Brigade is a family. We believe in building loving, caring and inclusive relationships, as well as creating a safe and fund environment that is supportive and nurturing. We are responsive to the needs and aspirations of others regardless of ability, identity or background.

Trusting

We are honest and trustworthy. We seek to empower children and young people to participate and to lead, believing in their skills, abilities and ideas.