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Remembering John Woolman outside Vanguard

Updated 11 October 2022

The Bristol EarthQuakes group organised a meeting for worship outside the Vanguard offices in the City of London.

Remembering John Woolman outside Vanguard

News

Government plans will not tackle cost-of-living and climate crises, Quakers say

Updated 23 September 2022

Quakers in Britain respond to the government's announcements on the economy.

Government plans will not tackle cost-of-living and climate crises, Quakers say

Our stories

Towards equality: a Quaker campaign for a Land Value Tax

Updated 2 September 2022

UPDATE: An information sheet Towards equality: the hidden value of property(PDF) is now available. There is inequality in land ownership and land is seen as a private resource rather than a collective one. Jocelyn Gaskell of Yealand Local Meeting is hoping to challenge this with a Land Value Tax campaign. She invites others to join her.

Towards equality: a Quaker campaign for a Land Value Tax

Document

Exploring Faith and Climate Justice

Updated 31 August 2022

Loss and damage: exploring historical responsibility and reparations (PDF)

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Blog

Inclusion and diversity: reflecting on our journey so far

Updated 10 March 2022

I began working for Quakers in Britain in June 2018. I was drawn to the role by an advert that asked for help, a recruitment process that included a range of staff, and the chance to work in a faith organisation I had briefly encountered before.

Inclusion and diversity: reflecting on our journey so far

Blog

Not zero: why we should be wary of ‘net zero’ climate targets

Updated 24 July 2021

As the UK was hosting its 'Climate Ambition Summit' last December, the COP26 Coalition projected a message on to the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, where the UN climate talks will be held. The message read "Net Zero 2050? Your Climate 'Ambition' Is A Death Sentence".

Not zero: why we should be wary of net zero climate targets

Blog

Learning and leading: Quaker climate action in 2020

Updated 12 July 2021

In my first few weeks as Activism Support Coordinator at Quakers in Britain, I've been amazed at the extent, variety and creativity of Quaker action on climate change.

Learning and leading: Quaker climate action in 2020

Giving

FAQs and resources

Updated 7 July 2021

Find out answers to FAQs and discover other fundraising resources.

FAQs and Resources

Blog

Rebuilding society through peacemaking and disarmament

Updated 24 June 2021

Times of crisis expose existing inequalities and other sources of violence in society. If we are to build a humane, just and sustainable society, peacemaking and disarmament must be our guiding lights.

Rebuilding society through peacemaking and disarmament

New economy

New economy booklets

Updated 14 June 2021

Quakers who wish to explore the policies, initiatives and questions around building a new economy are forming reading groups in their local meetings. Over 50 reading groups are now active in Scotland, England and Wales, and more are being set up all the time.

New economy booklets and reading groups