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The Boys' Brigade Mission Statement
(Adopted by Brigade Council 4th September 1999)
The Boys' Brigade will care for and
challenge young people for life through a programme of informal education
underpinned by the Christian faith.
This will be achieved by:
- delivering Christian teaching in
partnership with the church in which the company is based and encouraging the
development of a personal Christian faith;
- providing opportunities for leadership,
decision making and skills training;
- empowering boys and young people by
involving them in decision making at all levels of the organisation and giving
responsibility appropriate to their age and aptitude;
- raising awareness of boys and young
people to the needs of others (especially other young people) locally,
nationally and globally and encouraging them to engage in activities and
projects in which they can make a difference;
- being sensitive to the needs and
aspirations of boys and young people of varying backgrounds, differing
abilities and stages of development and providing appropriate support, advice
and guidance;
- ensuring the safety of boys and young
people through the implementation of suitable procedures for the selection,
training and supervision of leaders;
- equipping leaders through the provision
of high quality training and resources;
- providing a network of professional
staff to support voluntary leaders; and
- creating opportunities to develop
partnerships with other appropriate organisations and agencies.
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