As Quaker Service begins a new chapter in 2025, we are delighted to share that our administrative base has moved to the upper floor of Frederick Street Quaker Meeting House  in North Belfast. This move marks both a return to our roots and a step forward in strengthening our connection with Friends, our communities, and the sustainability of our work. For more than two decades, our office was located above the Quaker Shop at 541 Lisburn Road. Before that, our small but dedicat

The annual Christmas craft fair and coffee morning, held jointly by South Belfast and Frederick Street Friends to raise funds for Quaker Service, will take place at South Belfast Meeting House on Saturday 29 th November.   The morning is always an enjoyable occasion, giving a chance to stock up on Christmas gifts and also to enjoy a cup of coffee with homemade scones and traybakes.

A special day in the history of Quaker Service took place recently.  For Tuesday 21 st October marked forty years since Margaret Hastings, our Finance and Administration Officer, started working with the charity.  Colleagues, volunteers and Board members gathered at Frederick Street to celebrate the occasion with Margaret. # It would be hard to capture everything that Margaret has contributed over the years and the tremendous store of memories that she must possess.  How ma

All of our work is value led – values which we hold in common with Quakers: Our belief in  equality  inspires us to challenge those in power and to try to change systems that cause social injustice and hinder us from being a caring community. We aim to treat all people fairly and without judgement, respecting and accepting all, regardless of individual circumstances. We are true to the commitments we make and steadfast and compassionate in the support we provide. Clear sighte

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