The Brighton, Hove and District Battalion of the Boys' Brigade
Analysis
The Brighton, Hove and District Battalion of the Boys' Brigade is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brighton. It was registered in August 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Brighton, Hove and District Battalion of the Boys' Brigade reported income of £35k and spending of £24k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £11k to £35k (+203%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 172%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Brighton, Hove and District Battalion of the Boys' Brigade sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Way of Holiness Endtime Ministry (£35k), Tommy Lilja Ministries (£35k) and Moments of Glory Prayer Army UK (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide training & admin support to boys through the companies in our Battalion, assisting them to further the object of the Boys' Brigade which 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.Annual holiday & camp are run for Junior & Company sections
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Way of Holiness Endtime Ministry | London | £35k |
| Tommy Lilja Ministries | Swindon | £35k |
| Moments of Glory Prayer Army UK | Hertfordshire | £35k |
| Maxey Community Association | Peterborough | £35k |