OUR COSTS AND UNIFORM

1st UXBRIDGE COMPANY, THE BOYS' BRIGADE ......... OUR COSTS AND UNIFORM.

The Boys Brigade is a voluntary organisation. This means that the leaders do not get paid and we do not get any funding from any government or council departments. We have to raise our funds through subscriptions and fund-raising events.

Any boys who wants to join us is able to visit free of charge for a couple of nights, to get settled and decide if he wants to become regular members. For boys who come regularly there is a yearly fee.
What does our subscription fee pay for?

We pay a subscription fee per capita (including all staff) to Boys' Brigade Headquarters each year.
We pay a subscription fee to the London District of the Boys' Brigade of which we are a part.
Buying equipment for Activities and badgework (craft materials, cooking ingredients, etc).
Paying for badges and awards which are issued at the end of the year free of charge to each boy.

OUR COMPANY SUBSCRIPTION FEE
As from 2021 our subscription fees were set as follows:
Anchors - £23 per term.
Juniors - £23 per term.
Company/Seniors - £27 per term
This includes an extra £2 per boy to go towards supporting the young boy our Company sponsors in the Gambia.

Subs can be paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the year if you whish, or at the beginning of each term. Payment can be made by cheque, electronic bank transfers, Contactless card payment, or payment through the online system OBM in the Parent portal
Please ask for more information.

Uniform
The Boys' Brigade is a uniformed organisation, and as such ALL boys are expected to wear a uniform.
All uniform is ordered via the company. Each new member will be given an order form 3 weeks after joining. (Also available to Download below)
All boys wear Dark grey (School type)Trousers, grey socks and black school shoes. Anchors and Juniors are, if they whish, permitted to wear short trousers. The uniforms for each age group is illustrated below.