About Us

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The Stedfast Movement

The Stedfast Movement was formed in 1983, the Centenary Year of The Boys' Brigade; although several very successful associations had been in existence well before then - and these continue to this day.

In September 2002, representatives of thirteen Stedfast Associations met at Felden Lodge, the Headquarters of the BB, and formed the Federation of Stedfast Associations: United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

Stedfast Associations

Stedfast Associations are closely associated with The Boys' Brigade, founded in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1883 by Sir William Smith.

They exist in various locations in different parts of the world as a means by which former members (Officers and Boys) of the Brigade, their wives or husbands, and friends/current members of the movement can have a means of social contact with each other. At the same time, there is the opportunity to keep in touch with what is happening in the Brigade, and often to provide informal assistance & maintain links to the local units (Companies or Battalions) of the Brigade.

The Federation of Stedfast Associations

The Federation of Stedfast Associations: United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland exists to unite and promote Stedfast Associations throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

The Federation is currently searching out areas where groups of former members are meeting, with a view to encouraging them to become members of the Federation.

Membership of the Federation for an Association is not obligatory. However, we would like to invite Stedfast Associations and Old Boys Associations to become members of the Federation in order that they can make contact with the wider Stedfast family. Former BB members who are not members of an Association are encouraged to contact the Federation so that we can try to put them in touch with their nearest Association.