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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First Single Day Yearly Meeting Session – Manchester, 18 July 2026
13 March 2026
The first single day Yearly Meeting session is taking place on Saturday 18 July in Manchester – and you are invited.
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Introducing the Agenda Planning Committee (APC)
13 March 2026
The new Agenda Planning Committee will work closely with Yearly Meeting clerks to shape the agenda for these sessions.
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Yearly Meeting update March 2026
13 March 2026
How we hold Yearly Meeting (YM) sessions is changing – in 2026 we will hold sessions in May, July and November.
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BDRC 11 Mar 2026
6 March 2026
The Book of Discipline Revision Committee met for the 25th time. The Book of Discipline Revision Committee (BDRC) is creating a new book to replace Quaker faith & practice.
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BYM Trustees 7 February 2026
6 March 2026
Britain Yearly Meeting Trustees met online on 7 February for their first meeting of 2026.
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APC 21 February 2026
2 March 2026
Agenda Planning Committee develops plans for Yearly Meeting from July 2026.
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QCCIR 30 Jan-1 Feb 2026
27 February 2026
The Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations (QCCIR) met online over a weekend.