Our organisation
This section covers the organisational structure of Quakers in Britain.
The panels below offer a broad outline of the national and local structures of Britain Yearly Meeting. They also include contact details, minutes and our book of discipline.
Updates
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Meeting for Sufferings 7 December 2024
16 December 2024
Meeting for Sufferings considered: threats to non-violent protest; AM minutes; a report from the Book of Discipline Revision Committee; Terms of Reference for new Agenda Committee; a recommendation to Yearly Meeting about appointments; and received reports from Quaker Council for European Affairs and Quaker World Relations Committee.
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Quaker Peace & Social Witness Central Committee meeting 30 November 2024
16 December 2024
Quaker Peace & Social Witness Central Committee (QPSWCC) had its latest meeting to hear about Quaker work for peace and climate justice. In particular, it discussed our work to build peace and counter violence and division in Britain today.
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BYM Trustees meeting, 22 November 2024
5 December 2024
Britain Yearly Meeting Trustees (BYMT) met to discuss the new operational plan and received various reports including reparations and central structures.
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YMAC 1–3 November 2024
5 December 2024
Yearly Meeting Agenda Committee (YMAC) met to discuss plans for Yearly Meeting 2025. This included timing, content and the Swarthmore Lecture.