Billions needed for climate loss and damage, say Friends
14th December 2023

Billions needed for climate loss and damage, say Friends

'Funding must be new and additional, not taken from development aid or priorities such as health and education.'…

by Rebecca Hardy

6th July 2023

New site for Quaker-inspired eco village

by Rebecca Hardy

A range of annexes and old barns offer ‘exciting ideas for developing an eco-village'.

29th June 2023

Friends stand for peace on Armed Forces Day

by Rebecca Hardy

Marketed as ‘family-friendly fun’, the day is really ‘a desperate recruitment drive with the 10,000+ annual military visits to schools and the increasing influence of arms company money in our education system’.

29th June 2023

Quaker-inspired artist on Turner Prize shortlist

by Rebecca Hardy

The work was created in collaboration with local communities in the borough of Barking and Dagenham, to reflect on times of change and struggle during the pandemic.'

29th June 2023

New plaque for George Fox

by Rebecca Hardy

'It’s interesting as the historian has a different perspective on Fox than me, but we both agree that he is one of the most underrated people in British history.’

29th June 2023

Quakers mark Pride Month

by Rebecca Hardy

The Meeting house was open and included a display recalling ‘key moments in British Quakers’ continuing journey and involvement in working towards LGBQT+ equality’.

22nd June 2023

New Yearly Meeting formed in Europe

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends in the Central European Gathering made the decision to become a Yearly Meeting last month

22nd June 2023

Quakers ask peers to block legislation

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends joined with others to call on peers to reject 'extreme and chilling’ government measures

Quaker Truth and Integrity Award
22nd June 2023

Quaker Truth and Integrity Award

by Rebecca Hardy
22nd June 2023

Calls to stop military recruitment of children

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers welcome calls for the UK to stop recruiting children into the armed forces

22nd June 2023

Friends gear up for extra YM session

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends are registering for the extra Yearly Meeting session being held on 1 July

Artist cites Quaker influence
15th June 2023

Artist cites Quaker influence

by Rebecca Hardy