Quaker Social Action was founded in 1867 as a philanthropic response to the appalling poverty in the East End at the time. Now, 137 years later, our 6 projects work with local people, tackling the causes of social, economic and environmental injustice. Our aim is to help people out of poverty by assisting them to realise their full potential as individuals, and play a valuable part in their own community.

The work of QSA can be grouped thematically as 'homes, jobs and enterprise', essential factors in the well being of individuals and communities. We help people without a home to find affordable accomodation. We support people without a job to learn the skills necessary to find meaningful employment whether for themselves, or others. We help people avoid getting into debt by providing good quality furniture and domestic appliances at very low cost.

For more information please go to our official website, www.quakersocialaction.com

Our Vision-

QSA's vision is of a society where there is full and real equality of opportunity, belief in the value of diversity and where all people feel there is a place for them to be part of, and contribute to, their community.

Exclusion, from housing, employment and opportunities can have devastating effects upon individuals, families and societies. Prejudice, stigma, lack of self-worth or purpose, can be experienced by those who feel society has no place for them. QSA's response is to develop innovative work and practical projects for these people.

For more information please go to our official website, www.quakersocialaction.com

Programmes and Activities-

Our current projects catching those who fall through the net of statutory provision are as follows:
-HomeStore - community furniture recycling project, which means low-income households can furnish their homes without getting into debt.
- HomeLink - rent/deposit scheme working to house single homeless people
- Street Cred - micro credit project supporting women on low incomes into enterprise.
- Odd Jobs – project working to build the skills and self-confidence of homeless people, providing training and practical experience in DIY skills.
- Made of Money? is our latest project working on supporting families communicate better about money.

For more information please go to our official website, www.quakersocialaction.com