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Our organisation

This section covers the organisational structure of Quakers in Britain.

The panels below offer a broad outline of the national and local structures of Britain Yearly Meeting. They also include contact details, minutes and our book of discipline.

Updates

  • APC 20-22 June 2025

    2 July 2025

    The Agenda Planning Committee for Yearly Meeting from 2026 onwards had its first meeting and considered its vision for Yearly Meetings.

  • QCCIR 20-22 June 2025

    2 July 2025

    Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations met in Leeds, including time with Friends and invited speakers.

  • QWRC 14 June 2025

    2 July 2025

    Quaker World Relations Committee (QWRC) considered how we welcome overseas visitors at Yearly Meeting and about how British Friends can learn more about world Quakerism.

  • QLCC 14 June 2025

    23 June 2025

    Quaker Life Central Committee (QLCC) heard about the work to support youth, children and families, including at Yearly Meeting. It also received updates on the work and on upcoming Quaker Life Representative Council meetings.

  • QPSWCC 3 June 2025

    23 June 2025

    Quaker Peace & Social Witness Central Committee (QPSWCC) considered the implications of Yearly Meeting, especially discernment on peace and on Gaza, and had a deep dive into the international conciliation work of Quakers.

  • QPSWCC 23 February 2025

    29 April 2025

    Quaker Peace & Social Witness Central Committee (QPSWCC) held an additional meeting to discuss peace in the context of a country and world becoming more militaristic, violent and unpeaceful.

  • QLCC 22 April 2025

    29 April 2025

    Quaker Life Central Committee (QLCC) held an additional meeting to deal with some issues we were unable to cover at our March meeting: issues around youth and trans/non-binary inclusion.

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