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Building a better economic system
We work to create an economy that values people and the planet above profit. Alternatives to irresponsible capitalism are emerging all the time – and Quakers are bringing them into their local communities.
New economy
New economy booklets
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
QPSW Sustainability and New Economy Grant
Quaker Peace & Social Witness (QPSW) awards grants to innovative Quaker or Quaker-supported projects focused on building sustainability and the new economy.
Sustainability and new economy grants
Climate & economic justice
Quakers advocate for just economics systems that sustain people and the planet.
Climate & economic justice
Climate justice
As our current economic system fuels inequality and climate breakdown, Quakers seek just responses to these intertwined crises.
Climate justice
Our faith and sustainability
Quaker concern for the Earth and the well-being of all who live in it is not new. It is deeply rooted in our faith. We reaffirmed our commitment to act as a faith community in 2011 with the 'Canterbury Commitment'.
Our faith and sustainability
Recovering from the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone around the world. It has also laid bare the deep inequalities in our economic system and society, where 'normal' was failing millions.
Recovering from the pandemic
Teaching business students about Quaker ethics
Barbara Hayes of Chichester Quaker Meeting shares an exciting form of outreach.
Teaching business students about Quaker ethics
Quaker marriages and funerals
Quaker weddings and funerals take the same simple, quiet form as the usual meetings for worship.
Quaker marriages and funerals
Quakers and same-sex marriage
Quakers in Britain have been considering sexuality for more than 60 years. In 2009 we made the decision to campaign for the right to marry same-sex couples in Quaker meetings for worship.
Quakers and same-sex marriage