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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BYM Trustees 5-6 September 2025
22 September 2025
Britain Yearly Meeting Trustees (BYMT) met on 5 and 6 September to discern on items of business including the annual report and accounts, investment policy, and strategic priorities.
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QWRC 12-14 September 2025
17 September 2025
Quaker World Relations Committee (QWRC) met in Hinsley Hall, Leeds, for a residential meeting where they were joined by members of the Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network.
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BDRC 9 July and 11-13 July 2025
18 August 2025
The Book of Discipline Revision Committee met to discuss the latest progress in updating Quaker faith & practice ready for a new draft text to be presented to Yearly Meeting in 2027.
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QWRC 14 June 2025
2 July 2025
Quaker World Relations Committee (QWRC) considered how we welcome overseas visitors at Yearly Meeting and about how British Friends can learn more about world Quakerism.
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APC 20-22 June 2025
2 July 2025
The Agenda Planning Committee for Yearly Meeting from 2026 onwards had its first meeting and considered its vision for Yearly Meetings.
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QCCIR 20-22 June 2025
2 July 2025
Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations met in Leeds, including time with Friends and invited speakers.
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QPSWCC 3 June 2025
23 June 2025
Quaker Peace & Social Witness Central Committee (QPSWCC) considered the implications of Yearly Meeting, especially discernment on peace and on Gaza, and had a deep dive into the international conciliation work of Quakers.