26th April 2024

Quakers offer schools peer meditation funds

by Rebecca Hardy

Secondary schools in England are being offered a funded opportunity to develop peer-led conflict resolution by Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM). Schools with a sixth form are invited…

26th April 2024

Homelessness rises for second year

by Rebecca Hardy

The number of people experiencing homelessness rose last autumn for the second year running, Quaker Social Action (QSA) has said.

Quaker Tapestry marks George Fox anniversary
26th April 2024

Quaker Tapestry marks George Fox anniversary

by Rebecca Hardy
19th April 2024

Zurich insurers rule out new oil and gas

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers welcomed an announcement from Zurich Insurance Group that it would not cover any new oil and gas extraction, or new metallurgical coal projects.

Second 2024 storm named after Quaker
19th April 2024

Second 2024 storm named after Quaker

by Rebecca Hardy
19th April 2024

Scottish Friends consider single charity

by Rebecca Hardy

One hundred and eight Friends in Scotland gathered this month to take forward proposals to form a single Quaker organisation for the country. This would replace the current…

19th April 2024

Wakefield Friends win City of Sanctuary award

by Rebecca Hardy

Wakefield Meeting House has been awarded a ‘Faith Stream of Sanctuary’ award in recognition of its City of Sanctuary work.

19th April 2024

AFSC expands aid work in Gaza

by Rebecca Hardy

The US Quaker organisation American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is expanding its aid programme in Gaza.

Bristol Friends focus on reparations
12th April 2024

Bristol Friends focus on reparations

by Rebecca Hardy
12th April 2024

Norwich Friends hold Quaker Question Time

by Rebecca Hardy

Norwich Quakers invited local parliamentary candidates to a ‘Question Time’ last month, focusing on peace and the environment.

12th April 2024

Friends call for end of weapons sales to Israel

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has reiterated its call for the UK government to suspend arms licences to Israel immediately. The demand came last week after it was revealed that…

12th April 2024

Lewes Meeting House refurbished

by Rebecca Hardy

Lewes Meeting is holding a series of events to celebrate its reopening after fifteen months of major work. Chris Lawson, from the Meeting, told the Friend: ‘The aims of the work…