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The spiritual basis for Quaker climate action
Generations of Quakers have handed down a sacred commitment to the 'unity of creation'. To live out this commitment, Quakers are taking action to protect the climate and foster sustainable forms of prosperity.
The spiritual basis for Quaker climate action
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
Stop tinkering with tax rates and offer real reform to address poverty, charities tell Government
As the Government announces a 2p cut in national insurance in its 2024 budget, Quakers have joined 90 other organisations in calling for real tax reform.
Stop tinkering with tax rates and offer real reform to address poverty, charities tell Government
Quaker Year of Climate Learning empowers environmental action
Quakers in Britain's year of exploring faith and climate justice has given participants a comprehensive grounding, fostering avenues for collective action.
Quaker Year of Climate Learning empowers environmental action
Towards equality: a Quaker campaign for a Land Value Tax
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
6 principles for a green and just recovery
MPs and Peers returned to Parliament last week with a busy autumn ahead of them. Key milestones will include the Budget, expected in October or November amid a major recession, and the end of the transition period, probably with no agreement in place.
6 principles for a green and just recovery
It's time to Build Back Better for a safe and just future
Even as the Covid-19 lockdown rules are loosened, I am hearing many people say they believe things will never get 'back to normal'. Of course, we all crave a 'normal' where we can see our friends and family, and where key workers can do their jobs without fearing for their lives. But 'normal' was a state of affairs that was failing millions of people.
Build Back Better for a safe and just future
Pandemic exacerbates inequalities
Quakers in Britain have joined more than 30 other organisations in calling for a green and just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quakers join call for a green and just recovery from pandemic
How we can help prevent tragedies like Grenfell
"Action that aims merely to alleviate the worst effects of inequality is not enough. As we wrestle with the implications of our testimony to equality, Quakers feel called to act more radically to tackle the underlying causes. This calling requires spiritual struggle and real practical change." – Meeting for Sufferings, April 2014
How we can help prevent tragedies like Grenfell
A brief history of Quakers and banking
Alongside famous manufacturing businesses with Quaker origins like Cadbury, Rowntree's and Clarks, there are two other household names whose early success was built by Quakers: Lloyds and Barclays. These big names in banking might not occur to you when you think of Quaker values of peace, equality and sustainability, but both were established by Quaker families. Though they no longer have a Quaker connection, Lloyds was formed in 1765, while Barclays began back in 1690.
A brief history of Quakers and banking