About Us

The Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade (CLCGB), often referred to as ‘The Brigade’, is The Anglican Churches own uniformed youth organisation: welcoming children and young people of all faiths and none. The organisation has an immense history and, for over 133 years, The Brigade has been fulfilling its object to Extend the Kingdom of Christ, and encourage faithful membership of the Church.

Throughout the country children and young people are continuing to enjoy fun, faith and friendship, and through The Brigade, are learning to be better equipped to cope with the demands that society places upon them. The Brigade creates a caring and safe Christian environment in which friendships between children, young people and adults can be established, helping everyone to grow in confidence, develop their skills and abilities enabling them to work together and show care and concern for others. We encourage all members and leaders to explore their spirituality and respond to the Christian faith, and to develop their moral values and a respect for themselves, each other and the ever-changing World around them.

The Brigade caters for many different age groups. These different age groups are known as ‘Sections’ and each has a different name. The Martins, named after St. Martin of Tours, is for children aged between 5 and 7 years. The Y Team is for children aged between 7 and 10 years and The JTC is for those aged between 10 and 13. From the age of 13 up until 21, members can join The Seniors.

Although The Brigade is a children and youth organisation, this does not exclude adults from joining us. Parents or volunteers wanting to become Young leaders, leaders and officers are always welcomed.

Groups within The Brigade are known as ‘companies’ or ‘units’. A geographical cluster of companies or units make up a ‘Battalion’ and multiple Battalions make up a ‘Regiment’, both of these are known as ‘Formations’. Formations often mirror Diocesan boundaries, but they can also align with county, regional or national boundaries.

The Brigade is governed by The Brigade Council, it’s legal board of trustees, who are responsible for the organisation’s overall running. Trustees on The Brigade Council are elected from the national membership, with some trustees being appointed. The Brigade Council and its sub-committees set policy, procedure and manage all the financial and legal aspects of The Brigade.

Firstly, why not see if there is a Brigade Company in your area? Click here to Find A Company Near You. If there is not a Company near you, and you are interested in setting one up, then please contact one of our Development Workers.

Although The Brigade is a youth organisation, this does not exclude adults and those older than 21 from joining. Parents or volunteers wanting to become Leaders or Young leaders are always welcomed. We also have the Historical Group as well as our National Band.