This page contains guidance for completing our Leader Registration (LREG) forms, which are available to download here.
The requirements for each category of leadership are listed below, and all leaders must be registered with BB Headquarters. All individuals registering as a leader are required to complete training relevant to their role and a disclosure check will be undertaken as part of the registration process.
They must not commence work with children or young people until their registration has been completed and confirmation has been received from BB Headquarters.
More information can be found in our Safer Recruitment Guidance.
If you are the individual completing the form, you will have received guidance and information locally and remember that your Captain/Correspondent (for Company appointments) or Secretary (for Battalion/District appointments) is the first point of contact for any support you require.
If you have any questions regarding completion of an LREG form or registration as a leader in The Boys’ Brigade please contact our Support Team on support@boys-brigade.org.uk or 0300 303 4454.
Leadership Categories
Find out more about our categories of leadership and the requirements to register.
The minimum age for leadership in The Boys’ Brigade is 18 years old. All leaders will be required to complete our Safer Recruitment process (including disclosure check) and mandatory e-learning training prior to appointment.
Leaders are expected to be aware of and support The Boys’ Brigade’s Object, Vision, Mission and Values. Find out more here.
Company Appointments
The Church or other Christian organisation of which the Company is a part will nominate for registration all leaders in the Company.
The category of leadership you are applying for should have been agreed with your Company Captain/Correspondent and local Church.
The Boys’ Brigade has the following categories of leadership for Company appointments and the training requirements are set out below:
- Captain: Youth Leader Training (or KGVI) must have been completed before appointment, and Captains must also complete Company Management Training.
- Lieutenant or Amicus Leader: Youth Leader Training (or KGVI) must have been completed before appointment.
- Warrant Officer: Youth Leader Training (or KGVI) must be completed within 12 months of appointment.
- Helper: Youth Leader Training may be completed but is not mandatory for this category.
- Staff Sergeant: This category is age specific, with appointment possible from the individual’s 18th birthday until the end of the BB session (31st August) in which they attain their 19th birthday. After this point they will be automatically moved to the role of Helper unless a Change of Appointment form is completed. Youth Leader Training may be completed but is not mandatory for this category.
- Residential Activity Helper: This category is for those only assisting with residential activities such as camps, holidays & expeditions. Youth Leader Training may be completed but is not mandatory for this category.
- Chaplain: This category is for a minister or other individual representing the Church Leadership Team. Find out more about Chaplaincy in The Boys’ Brigade here. Chaplains are not required to undertake training, but would be welcomed and encouraged to do so. Chaplains who undertake the full range of duties expected of registered leaders should be appointed to one of the other categories of leadership alongside their Chaplain role, and meet the requirements of that role.
For all categories of leadership, individuals should not be given any responsibility for children and young people unless they have completed the BB Safeguarding Module or an equivalent Church course. The BB Safeguarding Module can be completed as a standalone course, or alternatively is completed as part of Youth Leader Training (or KGVI). After completion of this training, a leader may be given responsibility for children and young people at the Captain/Correspondent’s discretion.
Battalion/District Appointments
For Battalion/District appointments, the category of leadership you are applying for should have been agreed with your Battalion/District Secretary.
The Boys’ Brigade has the following categories of leadership for Battalion or District appointments and the training requirements are set out below:
- Helper: Typically, Helpers might assist with parts of the Battalion/District programme of activities. Youth Leader Training may be completed but is not mandatory for this category.
- Residential Activity Helper: This category is for those only assisting with residential activities such as camps, holidays & expeditions. Youth Leader Training may be completed but is not mandatory for this category.
- Reserve Officer: This category is for those who work within the Battalion/District in organising activities/events or supporting work at a Company level. Youth Leader Training (or KGVI) must have been completed before appointment.
- Official: This category is for those taking up official positions within a Battalion or District including Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President or President.
- Chaplain: This category is for person with pastoral oversight of the working of the Battalion or District.
For all categories of leadership, individuals should not be given any responsibility for children and young people unless they have completed the BB Safeguarding Module. This module can be completed as a standalone course, or alternatively is completed as part of Youth Leader Training (or KGVI). After completion of this training, a leader may be given responsibility for children and young people at the discretion of a Battalion/District Official.
Guidance for completing forms
For all forms, please ensure that:
- you use black ink only.
- you write in block capitals.
- all writing is within boxes, a continuation sheet (blank A4 sheet attached to the form) should be used if required.
- you complete all boxes (unless indicated as optional).
Guidance to the applicant (for all appointments)
- All parts of all sections listed as ‘To be completed by the applicant’ must be completed in full, unless a box is indicated as optional.
- Ensure that the appropriate box to indicate which category of leadership you are registering for is ticked. This should already have been agreed with your Captain/Correspondent and local Church (for Company appointments) or an Official (for Battalion/District appointments).
- The ‘Declaration’ section must be completed, signed and dated by the applicant.
- The ‘Referees’ section must be completed to provide the local Church (for Company appointments) or Battalion/District (for Battalion/District appointments) with two people to whom references can be made in support of the application. Referees must not be related to the applicant and at least one must be independent of The Boys’ Brigade and local Church. The individual signing the Company or Battalion/District nomination cannot also be a referee.
- For ‘Administration Only’ registrations by Battalions/Districts, the ‘Administration Only’ section must be completed, signed and dated.
- The form should then be passed on to the Company Captain/Correspondent or Battalion/District Secretary as appropriate.
Guidance to the Captain/Correspondent (for Company appointments, except Chaplains)
- Ensure that the applicant has completed all boxes in sections listed as ‘To be completed by the applicant’, unless a box is indicated as optional.
- Check to ensure that any training requirements have been met and complete the the training box accordingly. This must be completed for all appointments as a Lieutenant, Amicus Leader or Captain.
- The ‘Company Nomination’ section must be signed and dated.
- The form should then be passed on to the Company Chaplain or appropriate Church official. The person who signs the ‘Company Nomination’ cannot also sign the ‘Church Nomination’.
Guidance to the Chaplain/Church Official (for all Company appointments)
- Ensure that the applicant has completed all boxes in sections listed as ‘To be completed by the applicant’, unless a box is indicated as optional.
- For all appointments except for Chaplains, check to ensure that the Captain/Correspondent has completed the ‘Company Nomination’ section, including the training requirements box (if applicable).
- The ‘Church Nomination’ section should be completed in full, signed and dated. For all appointments except for Chaplains, references that are taken up must be retained (these should not be sent to BB Headquarters), if they are not taken up please provide reasons.
- For Chaplain appointments, references are not required and the ‘Church Nomination’ section should be completed by someone other than the applicant.
- The form should then be sent to BB Headquarters by the Chaplain/Church Official or the Captain/Correspondent (see details for submitting forms below).
Guidance to the Battalion/District Secretary (for Battalion/District appointments)
- Ensure that the applicant has completed all boxes in sections listed as ‘To be completed by the applicant’, unless a box is indicated as optional.
- The ‘Battalion/District Nomination’ section should be completed in full, signed and dated. References that are taken up must be retained (these should not be sent to BB Headquarters), if they are not taken up please provide reasons.
- The form should then be sent to BB Headquarters by the Battalion/District Secretary (see details for submitting forms below).
Important Notes
It is important to remember that individuals registering as a leader in The Boys’ Brigade must not commence work with children or young people until their registration has been completed and confirmation has been received from BB Headquarters.
The Boys’ Brigade is registered under the Data Protection Act. Any leader may request a copy of information held. Please contact BB Headquarters. Information may also be held at Regional, District, Battalion or Company level and is also subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Enquiries should be directed to BB Headquarters. See our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice here.
Submitting registration forms
Forms can be submitted online (scan and upload) at boys-brigade.org.uk/submit-forms-online
Alternatively forms can be posted to The Boys’ Brigade, Adeyfield Free Church, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4GZ.
Any questions?
Remember you can contact our Support Team with any questions on support@boys-brigade.org.uk or 0300 303 4454.