Quakerism is almost 400 years old. It's the common name for the Religious Society of Friends. It grew out of Christianity and today we also find meaning and value in other faiths and traditions. We recognise that there's something transcendent and precious in every person. Different Quakers use different words to describe this, but we all believe we can be in contact with it and encounter something beyond our individual selves.
We don't offer neat creeds or doctrine. Instead, we try to help each other work out how we should live.
All people are welcome and accepted at a Quaker meeting.
Quaker Schools
If you’re interested in a Quaker education, there are some wonderful Quaker Schools in England and Ireland to choose from, three are here in Yorkshire. We support students from age 2 all the way through to 18 and provide a great foundation for success and fulfilment in life after school.
A Quaker education prepares young people for a world that is constantly changing, and a future we cannot predict. We rely upon a timeless set of values and a philosophy developed over 300 years of experience in educating children. Click the button below to find out more about the benefits of education following our educational philosophies and take a look at the different Quaker schools in the England and Ireland.