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

24th August 2023

Stop ‘dehumanising asylum seekers’ says BYM

by Rebecca Hardy

‘The use of barges to “warehouse” new arrivals is the latest expression of this dehumanisation.’

24th August 2023

Quaker Rainbow’s fiftieth anniversary

by Rebecca Hardy

'The group started as the Friends Homosexual Fellowship (FHF), which came into being at Woodbrooke in 1973.'

Friends uphold arrested Ukrainian pacifist
17th August 2023

Friends uphold arrested Ukrainian pacifist

by Rebecca Hardy
17th August 2023

Friends oppose British Museum BP links

by Rebecca Hardy

'Changing the name of the lecture theatre is the final step for the museum to cut its ties with this murderous company, and a chance to demonstrate support for strong climate leadership that is urgently needed.’

17th August 2023

BYM and other churches launch wills initiative

by Rebecca Hardy

‘Leaving a gift in our will to support both Quaker work and charities like Christian Aid means our lives can speak beyond our own lifetime.'

17th August 2023

London Quakers explore ‘Climate Fresk’

by Rebecca Hardy

'o I know it all now? No, but I am strengthened to think again about what I can do. Discussing things with other people was really helpful.’

17th August 2023

QSA volunteer shortlisted for award

by Rebecca Hardy

QSA nominated John during Volunteers’ Week in June in recognition of his ‘outstanding and compassionate service’.

Quakers remembered in suffrage anniversary
10th August 2023

Quakers remembered in suffrage anniversary

by Rebecca Hardy
10th August 2023

Friends mark Menwith Hill ‘Declaration of Independence’

by Rebecca Hardy

'The demonstration aimed to increase awareness of US operations at the base and ensure activities take place in accordance with UK and international law.'

10th August 2023

Friends spread welcome at Pride

by Rebecca Hardy

'Quakers [as an official group] did not march in Pride in London this year. There have been objections in the past, about military and corporate involvement.'

10th August 2023

BYM pledges to stand with trans community

by Rebecca Hardy

'In signing the pledge, charity leaders committed to unite to ensure the sector remains a safe place for all trans and non-binary people to work, volunteer and seek support.'

10th August 2023

Riots prompt rethink in security

by Rebecca Hardy

‘This group is particularly touched by the recent riots and I sincerely hope that we can work on alternatives to strong arm tactics and towards peacebuilding together.'