Charity Admin
Quaker A-Z: C is for Clerk vs Chair
I’m often asked what is the difference between a Quaker Clerk and the Chair of a Committee. My usual rather tongue-in-cheek (and not strictly true)
February 10, 2023
Category: Good Practice
Explanations and investigations into good practice in charity admin.
Employment & Volunteers
Quakers A-Z: A is for Authority
Photo by Pete Alexopoulos on Unsplash Authority is something that people often don’t like to accept. Quakers can confuse the idea that everyone is equal
January 6, 2023
AdventWord
AdventWord 2022: Obedience
I think I have wasted a great deal of my life waiting to be called to some great mission which would change the world. I
December 21, 2022
AdventWord
AdventWord 2022: Welcome
The word derives from the old English term ‘wilcuma’. This literally translates to a welcome guest. One who’s coming suits another’s will or wish. This
December 4, 2022
AdventWord
AdventWord 2022: Delight
Pxfuel “Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take
December 4, 2022
AdventWord
AdventWords 2022: Mountains
Respect the wide diversity among us in our lives and relationships. Refrain from making prejudiced judgments about the life journeys of others. Do you foster
November 30, 2022
AdventWord
AdventWord 2022: Walk
As a Quaker I’m very comfortable with sitting in silence. But there are times when I need to move – when I’m too restless, or
November 27, 2022
Starting out fine… & finishing well
I’m a firm believer in planning and starting out new projects or years with the end in mind. At this time of year, people are
December 5, 2020
December 3, 2020