Quakers in Britain

Quakers In Britain is the public-facing name for Britain Yearly Meeting, the central body that supports British Quakers.

Overview

Quakers In Britain is made up of many different meetings, groups and committees across England, Wales & Scotland. Most of the work is done by volunteers within the Quaker community supported from BYM’s paid staff. Most of BYM’s staff are based at Friends House, London, which is the central hub for organising the society’s British Friends.

BYM describes itself as a radical faith community that works across borders and beliefs to “to create a more just, equal and peaceful world”. It says says of young adult quakers:

“For many young adults Quakerism expresses itself in community work, campaigning and activism. Young adult Quaker communities can be spaces to develop connection, share experiences, and find belonging.”

Quakers in Britain's work

To facilitate its work in being the central body of British Quakers, Quakers in Britain does the following:

• Supports Quaker life in Britain
  Serves as the national organisation for Quakers in Britain, supporting meetings, members, and attenders in their spiritual and practical life.
• Holds Quaker faith and practice
  Maintains and develops shared resources such as Quaker Faith & Practice, offering guidance rooted in lived experience rather than fixed doctrine.
• Supports meetings and local communities
  Provides advice, training, and resources to local and area meetings, helping them thrive and respond to change.
• Coordinates national work
  Brings together Quaker work on worship, pastoral care, outreach, education, and administration across Britain.
• Gives a public Quaker witness
  Speaks publicly on issues of peace, equality, sustainability, and truth, reflecting Quaker concerns in national life.
• Provides governance and care
  Holds responsibility for charity governance, safeguarding, property, archives, and records on behalf of British Quakers.
• Supports learning and spiritual growth
  Encourages reflection, study, and spiritual deepening through courses, publications, and shared practice.
• Connects British Quakers to the wider world
  Works closely with bodies such as Friends World Committee for Consultation to link Quakers in Britain with the global Quaker community.

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