1st Colchester Boys Brigade

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to talk about mental health and show everyone that it matters 💛

At The Boys' Brigade, we partner with local Churches in communities across the country to provide children and young people with a sense of belonging, structure and routine, and trusted relationships that they can rely on - all things which evidence tells us are important for protecting their mental health.

Over the last year we have partnered with YoungMinds, the UK's leading charity for children and young people's mental health, to raise funds for their vital work and to provide our groups with new support and resources - helping their young people to feel welcome, to know that they matter and that they're not alone 🙏

04/10/2026

13/09/2026

Behind the smiles, social media posts and busy lives, many young people are carrying big questions in their head about who they are, whether they matter, and what the future holds.

As we look towards World Mental Health Day next month, our Chief Executive Jonathan Eales explores how The Boys' Brigade partners with Churches across the country to create spaces where young people feel known, valued and safe.

Recognising the scale of the crisis, Jonathan also looks at our work with YoungMinds, the UK's leading mental health charity for young people, giving leaders practical, trusted resources to use with their groups, as well as encouraging them to get involved in our Fundraising Challenge to support YoungMinds' vital work.

Read Jonathan's blog piece at https://boys-brigade.org.uk/how-can-the-church-support-young-people-experiencing-mental-health-crisis/

09/09/2026

Our Annual Review, sharing the story of our 2025-2026 session and highlighting what we've been up to over the last 12 months, is now available to view and download on our website! 🙌

Check it out at https://boys-brigade.org.uk/who-we-are/annual-review/

20/08/2026

Today is GCSE results day in England & Wales, and so our best wishes go out to all BB members who are receiving their results - we are praying for them both now and in whatever comes next! 🙏

18/08/2026

In some parts of the country schools have already returned whilst others will be doing so over the coming weeks - we are praying for all of our BB children and young people as they head into a new school year! 🙏

15/08/2026

Our four Values - Faith, Inspiring, Caring and Trusting - describe who we are and what we believe 🌟

'Trusting' highlights that we are honest and trustworthy, and seek to empower children and young people to participate and lead, believing in their skills, abilities and ideas 🙌

Find out more about our Vision, Mission and Values at https://boys-brigade.org.uk/ourvision/

14/08/2026

Our four Values - Faith, Inspiring, Caring and Trusting - describe who we are and what we believe 🌟

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

Find out more about our Vision, Mission and Values at https://boys-brigade.org.uk/ourvision/