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Charity. From homelessness to funeral poverty, food security to wellbeing: we take practical action against poverty.

We exist to resource, enable and equip people living in poverty in east London and beyond. We put people at the centre of what we do, striving to find practical and creative solutions to the problems which affect people living on a low income.

21/08/2026

5 years of showing up for people affected by homelessness - with time, patience, and genuine connection.

It’s never just been about books. It's a chance for people to feel seen, heard, and connected - and none of it happens without the team who made that possible.

Today, we’re celebrating them.

12/08/2026

Hot weather doesn’t affect everyone equally. For children experiencing poverty, overcrowded housing, unaffordable appliances, and unequal access to green space can make it far harder to stay safe and well.

Quaker Social Action hosts 4in10: London’s Child Poverty Network, campaigning to close that gap and we're not stopping until it does.

05/08/2026

5 years of Cook Up, and counting.

Swipe through to see the impact we've made together – and here's to many more years of cooking, sharing, and providing support.

Cook Up is one of the ways Quaker Social Action works to build stronger, more connected communities.

29/07/2026

Summer looks different for every child.

For some, it means seaside trips, picnics, and long days out.
For children growing up in poverty, it can mean an empty fridge and six weeks without the routine and support school provides.

Quaker Social Action hosts 4in10: London’s Child Poverty Network, working with organisations across the city to challenge child poverty and campaign for a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Find out more about 4in10’s work and how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/45vn4ha

21/07/2026

The new PM, Andy Burnham, has made ending rough sleeping his first policy pledge, backed by £340m in funding.

At Quaker Social Action, we see every day how housing insecurity affects the families and communities we work with. We hope this commitment leads to lasting change.

13/07/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month!

The Disability Pride flag was created by disabled artist, Ann Magill, in 2019. Its colours represent the diversity of the disability community, while the diagonal stripes symbolise the barriers disabled people continue to navigate in society.

At Quaker Social Action, disability is one of our core EDI priorities. We believe everyone deserves to be seen, valued and included.

08/07/2026

The heatwave is here. Many of us feel it on busy streets, packed trains, stuffy buses, and in our homes at night.

But for people sleeping rough, extreme heat is more than an inconvenience – it’s a health risk.

Last autumn, almost 4,800 people were sleeping rough across England – a record high and 171% higher than in 2010. With no shade, no cool water, and nowhere to escape the heat, hot weather can quickly become dangerous.

This summer, we’re thinking of the people we support, and of everyone experiencing homelessness during the heatwave.

If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough who appears unwell or in distress, call 999. If they need support, you can also alert local outreach services through StreetLink.

02/07/2026

Big news: This week, the Vagrancy Act was finally repealed. This means that rough sleeping and begging are no longer criminal offences in England and Wales.

This archaic law dated back to 1824. It let people be arrested simply for having nowhere to live. Getting rid of it has taken years of campaigning from homelessness charities, lawyers and people with lived experience of homelessness - and we are thrilled to see this incredibly hard work pay off.

At QSA, we see what's behind the statistics every week. This change won't end rough sleeping. But it stops the law from punishing people for it, and that's worth marking.

29/06/2026

As Pride Month draws to a close, we want to say: Happy Pride from Quaker Social Action.

We believe in a just world where people put people first – and that means everyone.

It’s why we’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive community in how we work, who we work with, and the communities we serve.

26/06/2026

This World Wellbeing Week, we’re thinking about what wellbeing really means – especially for those who need it most.

For people experiencing homelessness, the days can feel extremely lonely and many are left feeling completely invisible.

That’s why Turn a Corner exists – a mobile library that meets people where they are. No ID, no judgement. Just books, conversation, and someone who genuinely sees you.

This year we’re marking World Wellbeing Week by celebrating Turn a Corner – a transformational service that believes everyone deserves to be seen.

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17 Old Ford Road
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+442089835030

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http://www.quakersocialaction.org.uk/

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