THE LIVERPOOL BLUE COAT BROTHERLY SOCIETY  (also known as "The Old Blues' Association")
Motto: “And may all its proceedings be characterised by brotherly love.”

The Liverpool Blue Coat Brotherly Society was founded on 12th February 1838, with the principle objective of assisting, advising and promoting the well-being of the boys who attended the Liverpool Blue Coat School. Members of the Society, (all former Blue Coat pupils), would “look after” Blue Coat boys for at least two years after they left the School, visiting them at home or work, and providing financial assistance where necessary and appropriate. This was of great benefit to the boys, and the care thus shown had a tremendous influence
on the lives and careers of these boys.

Since the School’s return to Liverpool after the Second World War, there has been less need for this sort of assistance, so the Society has turned its efforts towards objects that would benefit the School in general.

Evidence of the generosity of the Society over the years can be found throughout the School. In 1938, to celebrate its centenary, the Society provided the oak pews in the Chapel. In 1963 (the Society’s 125th anniversary) they provided the stained glass south window of the Chapel.
The Old Blues’ Memorial Library was presented in 1952 in remembrance of the Old Blues who gave their lives in the two World Wars and the splendid gates in front of the old main entrance were provided in 1958, when the School celebrated its 250th anniversary.

More recently, the Brotherly Society organised a memorable weekend of celebration and nostalgia for the tricentenary of the school in June 2008. Old Blues travelled from the far reaches of the world to take part.