Quaker settlements preserved by charity
27th June 2025

Quaker settlements preserved by charity

by Rebecca Hardy
27th June 2025

Quakers fund displaced people in DRC

by Rebecca Hardy

Three hundred and eighty households impacted by the escalating war in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have received humanitarian assistance via the Quaker Peace Network (QPN).

27th June 2025

Friends plan Quaker garden calendar

by Rebecca Hardy

Central England Friends are organising a gardening project aimed at encouraging Quaker grounds to become havens for biodiversity.

27th June 2025

BYM speaks on Israel and Iran

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has released a statement on the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran. ‘As we watch with horror the latest escalation of conflict in the…

27th June 2025

Scottish Quakers move closer to single charity

by Rebecca Hardy

West Scotland Friends have moved one step closer in their transition to a single body: Quakers in Scotland (QiS). 

Quaker’s book banned in Russia
20th June 2025

Quaker’s book banned in Russia

by Rebecca Hardy
20th June 2025

Friends quiz MP on arms to Israel

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers joined thousands of people this month in vigils calling for the UK government to do more for peace in Gaza. 

20th June 2025

BYM urges PM to act on Gaza

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has written to the government stating Quakers’ belief that genocide is underway in Gaza and calling again for a ban on arms sales to Israel. 

20th June 2025

Gorsedd honour for Welsh Friend

by Rebecca Hardy

A Friend from Crynwyr Cymru / Quakers in Wales (CCQW) has been made a member of the Gorsedd y Beirdd / Gorsedd of the Bards.

20th June 2025

‘Record turnout’ at QSA YM session

by Rebecca Hardy

Quaker Social Action (QSA) has said it received ‘a record turnout’ at the charity’s special interest meeting in the run-up to this year’s Yearly Meeting (YM). 

Tim Gee to give Backhouse Lecture
13th June 2025

Tim Gee to give Backhouse Lecture

by Rebecca Hardy
13th June 2025

Lancaster Quakers apologise for slavery links

by Rebecca Hardy

Lancaster Friends have issued an apology for local Quaker involvement in the trade of enslaved people.