01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC036872
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G61 4BN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
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.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional 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
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £54,880 | £51,650 | 0 | 29 March 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £29,593 | £26,109 | 0 | 28 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £27,340 | £25,944 | 0 | 8 November 2023 |
| 31 July 2022 | £23,031 | £22,974 | 0 | 24 August 2022 |
| 31 July 2021 | £14,249 | £13,324 | 0 | 1 September 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 59 Upper Glenburn Road, Bearsden, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.1stbearsdenbb.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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