Quaker Social Action
@quakersocialaction.bsky.social
Charity taking practical action against poverty. https://quakersocialaction.org.uk/
From homelessness to funeral poverty, food security to financial wellbeing. We help people on low incomes to seek solutions to the issues affecting their lives.
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✨Ready to make double the difference this Christmas?✨
The countdown is on to the #BigGiveChristmasChallenge! Your donation to QSA will be DOUBLED by match funding - at no extra cost to you.
🔗 Donate at bit.ly/4hJ8BUh midday 2 Dec - midday 9 Dec.
The countdown is on to the #BigGiveChristmasChallenge! Your donation to QSA will be DOUBLED by match funding - at no extra cost to you.
🔗 Donate at bit.ly/4hJ8BUh midday 2 Dec - midday 9 Dec.
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“You’d think that in your darkest, most desperate hour that there’d be somebody there to help you”. Lindesay from @quakersocialaction.bsky.social tells us more about their new campaign to #FixTheFEP - and the positive response it has already had.
www.church-poverty.org.uk/grief-is-har...
www.church-poverty.org.uk/grief-is-har...
Grief is hard enough: it's time to improve funeral support
Thousands of people a year have to organise a funeral, while already in deep hardship. A new campaign aims to improve support.
www.church-poverty.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“You’d think that in your darkest, most desperate hour that there’d be somebody there to help you”. Lindesay from @quakersocialaction.bsky.social tells us more about their new campaign to #FixTheFEP - and the positive response it has already had.
www.church-poverty.org.uk/grief-is-har...
www.church-poverty.org.uk/grief-is-har...
🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who has backed our campaign to #FixTheFEP.
Join our call for better gov support with funeral costs, so more people have the space they need to grieve – without financial stress.
✍️Email your MP, get shareable social posts or just find out more – bit.ly/49mffO2
Join our call for better gov support with funeral costs, so more people have the space they need to grieve – without financial stress.
✍️Email your MP, get shareable social posts or just find out more – bit.ly/49mffO2
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who has backed our campaign to #FixTheFEP.
Join our call for better gov support with funeral costs, so more people have the space they need to grieve – without financial stress.
✍️Email your MP, get shareable social posts or just find out more – bit.ly/49mffO2
Join our call for better gov support with funeral costs, so more people have the space they need to grieve – without financial stress.
✍️Email your MP, get shareable social posts or just find out more – bit.ly/49mffO2
Behind QSA are the dedicated trustees who support and guide us.
Once upon a time, all our trustees were Quakers. Today, we welcome anyone who shares our values and mission: to take practical action against poverty. 💙
Thank you to our trustees for all you do. #TrusteesWeek
Once upon a time, all our trustees were Quakers. Today, we welcome anyone who shares our values and mission: to take practical action against poverty. 💙
Thank you to our trustees for all you do. #TrusteesWeek
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Behind QSA are the dedicated trustees who support and guide us.
Once upon a time, all our trustees were Quakers. Today, we welcome anyone who shares our values and mission: to take practical action against poverty. 💙
Thank you to our trustees for all you do. #TrusteesWeek
Once upon a time, all our trustees were Quakers. Today, we welcome anyone who shares our values and mission: to take practical action against poverty. 💙
Thank you to our trustees for all you do. #TrusteesWeek
The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) has restrictive eligibility criteria that don’t reflect real life.
Thousands are denied a payment each year, at a time when funeral costs have skyrocketed.
✍️ Email your MP TODAY and ask them to #FixTheFEP – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
Thousands are denied a payment each year, at a time when funeral costs have skyrocketed.
✍️ Email your MP TODAY and ask them to #FixTheFEP – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
November 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) has restrictive eligibility criteria that don’t reflect real life.
Thousands are denied a payment each year, at a time when funeral costs have skyrocketed.
✍️ Email your MP TODAY and ask them to #FixTheFEP – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
Thousands are denied a payment each year, at a time when funeral costs have skyrocketed.
✍️ Email your MP TODAY and ask them to #FixTheFEP – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
✨Ready to make double the difference this Christmas?✨
The countdown is on to the #BigGiveChristmasChallenge! Your donation to QSA will be DOUBLED by match funding - at no extra cost to you.
🔗 Donate at bit.ly/4hJ8BUh midday 2 Dec - midday 9 Dec.
The countdown is on to the #BigGiveChristmasChallenge! Your donation to QSA will be DOUBLED by match funding - at no extra cost to you.
🔗 Donate at bit.ly/4hJ8BUh midday 2 Dec - midday 9 Dec.
November 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
✨Ready to make double the difference this Christmas?✨
The countdown is on to the #BigGiveChristmasChallenge! Your donation to QSA will be DOUBLED by match funding - at no extra cost to you.
🔗 Donate at bit.ly/4hJ8BUh midday 2 Dec - midday 9 Dec.
The countdown is on to the #BigGiveChristmasChallenge! Your donation to QSA will be DOUBLED by match funding - at no extra cost to you.
🔗 Donate at bit.ly/4hJ8BUh midday 2 Dec - midday 9 Dec.
Applying for the Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) made it harder for Sue to focus on healing after losing her dad.
She and her mum were turned down for support with funeral costs.
We’re calling on the gov to #FixTheFEP.
➡️ Watch Sue’s story & email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
She and her mum were turned down for support with funeral costs.
We’re calling on the gov to #FixTheFEP.
➡️ Watch Sue’s story & email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
![A graphic styled like a page from a notebook, with a picture of a woman labelled as Sue, '#FixTheFEP', the Quaker Social Action logo and a quote from Sue: 'I put the application in in my name and I had a phone call from the DWP saying, Oh no, it needs to be in your mum's name.
Mum didn't even really know what day of the week it was at that stage, and I explained that mum had got dementia.
[They said] No, that's fine, it needs to be in your mum's name.
It caused stress for me and for my family as well.'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t73wgradooai4s42ettrgydm/bafkreifgroiq74hgmybx32p7lnuzf4nvj3a3rpljz3nlm4kkzbcqvgt5w4@jpeg)
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Applying for the Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) made it harder for Sue to focus on healing after losing her dad.
She and her mum were turned down for support with funeral costs.
We’re calling on the gov to #FixTheFEP.
➡️ Watch Sue’s story & email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
She and her mum were turned down for support with funeral costs.
We’re calling on the gov to #FixTheFEP.
➡️ Watch Sue’s story & email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
Reposted by Quaker Social Action
✍️Down to Earth @quakersocialaction are asking people to write to their MP and ask them to #FixTheFEP. You can find more detail on this at the following link: quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/... (3/3)
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
✍️Down to Earth @quakersocialaction are asking people to write to their MP and ask them to #FixTheFEP. You can find more detail on this at the following link: quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/... (3/3)
Reposted by Quaker Social Action
💛Funerals are important but expensive. Thousands are being denied a Funeral Expenses Payment each year, at a time when funeral costs have skyrocketed. That's why Marie Curie is proud to support the 'Grief is hard enough: Fix the FEP' campaign. (2/3)
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
💛Funerals are important but expensive. Thousands are being denied a Funeral Expenses Payment each year, at a time when funeral costs have skyrocketed. That's why Marie Curie is proud to support the 'Grief is hard enough: Fix the FEP' campaign. (2/3)
Reposted by Quaker Social Action
The UK Commission on Bereavement found that 43% of people experience financial difficulties as a result of bereavement, and also heard how the complex application system for the Funeral Expenses Payment leaves many people who are funeral planning with financial worries too. (1/3)
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The UK Commission on Bereavement found that 43% of people experience financial difficulties as a result of bereavement, and also heard how the complex application system for the Funeral Expenses Payment leaves many people who are funeral planning with financial worries too. (1/3)
The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) eligibility criteria are narrow and don’t reflect real life.
Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
🗣️Hear Sue’s story and find out how to email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
🗣️Hear Sue’s story and find out how to email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
November 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) eligibility criteria are narrow and don’t reflect real life.
Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
🗣️Hear Sue’s story and find out how to email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
🗣️Hear Sue’s story and find out how to email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
When Susan lost her sister, Jemma, she and her family struggled to cover the funeral costs.
The financial stress affected her ability to grieve.
Join the call to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Email your MP today and hear Susan’s story – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
The financial stress affected her ability to grieve.
Join the call to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Email your MP today and hear Susan’s story – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
![A graphic styled like a page from a notebook, with a picture of a woman labelled as Susan, '#FixTheFEP', the Quaker Social Action logo and a quote from Susan:
'I was on Carers Allowance for supporting my dad and it was topped up by Universal Credit - so I would have been eligible to get the help [with funeral costs] off the DWP. And they said no.
I felt numb in a way, because you put off that grieving process and you deal with the finance side of it. I don’t know where my mental health was.
People do need that help and support.'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t73wgradooai4s42ettrgydm/bafkreiahlnmc6vpculbujpbyh6cxyxjpx7dacoo3jbbomaj4a4ix7m5mx4@jpeg)
November 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
When Susan lost her sister, Jemma, she and her family struggled to cover the funeral costs.
The financial stress affected her ability to grieve.
Join the call to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Email your MP today and hear Susan’s story – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
The financial stress affected her ability to grieve.
Join the call to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Email your MP today and hear Susan’s story – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
Join the call for better government support with funeral costs.
It’s time to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Find out more and email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
It’s time to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Find out more and email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
November 5, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Join the call for better government support with funeral costs.
It’s time to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Find out more and email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
It’s time to widen the eligibility criteria and #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Find out more and email your MP today – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
“Not having that time to process anything – it was mind-blowing, literally mind-blowing.” - Susan
The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) eligibility criteria are narrow and don’t reflect real life.
Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
📢 Email your MP today: bit.ly/49mffO2
The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) eligibility criteria are narrow and don’t reflect real life.
Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
📢 Email your MP today: bit.ly/49mffO2
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“Not having that time to process anything – it was mind-blowing, literally mind-blowing.” - Susan
The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) eligibility criteria are narrow and don’t reflect real life.
Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
📢 Email your MP today: bit.ly/49mffO2
The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) eligibility criteria are narrow and don’t reflect real life.
Grief is hard enough. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
📢 Email your MP today: bit.ly/49mffO2
💔 Grief is hard enough. Yet thousands are denied support from the Funeral Expenses Payment each year because of narrow eligibility rules that don’t reflect real life.
We’re calling for change. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Email your MP today or find out more – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
We’re calling for change. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Email your MP today or find out more – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
💔 Grief is hard enough. Yet thousands are denied support from the Funeral Expenses Payment each year because of narrow eligibility rules that don’t reflect real life.
We’re calling for change. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Email your MP today or find out more – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
We’re calling for change. It’s time to #FixTheFEP.
✍️ Email your MP today or find out more – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough
Most of us will need the benefits system at some point. We believe it should treat us all with dignity and respect.
So Lindesay from our team was delighted to attend the launch today of the Turn2us campaign to #FixTheSystem and #StopTheStigma.
➡️Find out more and take action: lnkd.in/gfZMZaQf
So Lindesay from our team was delighted to attend the launch today of the Turn2us campaign to #FixTheSystem and #StopTheStigma.
➡️Find out more and take action: lnkd.in/gfZMZaQf
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Most of us will need the benefits system at some point. We believe it should treat us all with dignity and respect.
So Lindesay from our team was delighted to attend the launch today of the Turn2us campaign to #FixTheSystem and #StopTheStigma.
➡️Find out more and take action: lnkd.in/gfZMZaQf
So Lindesay from our team was delighted to attend the launch today of the Turn2us campaign to #FixTheSystem and #StopTheStigma.
➡️Find out more and take action: lnkd.in/gfZMZaQf
✨Thank you Stephen Lloyd Awards for believing in Stirring the Pot!✨
Our ‘Stirring the Pot’ project plans to build a network of community kitchens...
🍲 And to campaign to make kitchen access a right for everyone in temporary accommodation. #StephenLloydAwards
Our ‘Stirring the Pot’ project plans to build a network of community kitchens...
🍲 And to campaign to make kitchen access a right for everyone in temporary accommodation. #StephenLloydAwards
October 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
✨Thank you Stephen Lloyd Awards for believing in Stirring the Pot!✨
Our ‘Stirring the Pot’ project plans to build a network of community kitchens...
🍲 And to campaign to make kitchen access a right for everyone in temporary accommodation. #StephenLloydAwards
Our ‘Stirring the Pot’ project plans to build a network of community kitchens...
🍲 And to campaign to make kitchen access a right for everyone in temporary accommodation. #StephenLloydAwards
We had a 🔥 time at Word on the Water bookbarge, with music from Snakestock House Band & Martin John.
The event in support of our #TurnACornerLibrary for people experiencing street #homelessness meant so much. 📚
Thank you to everyone who made the day so special!
The event in support of our #TurnACornerLibrary for people experiencing street #homelessness meant so much. 📚
Thank you to everyone who made the day so special!
October 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We had a 🔥 time at Word on the Water bookbarge, with music from Snakestock House Band & Martin John.
The event in support of our #TurnACornerLibrary for people experiencing street #homelessness meant so much. 📚
Thank you to everyone who made the day so special!
The event in support of our #TurnACornerLibrary for people experiencing street #homelessness meant so much. 📚
Thank you to everyone who made the day so special!
What’s it like to use a library when you’re street homeless? 📚
Most libraries ask for proof of address to borrow a book, but our Turn a Corner library was designed to cater to London’s street #homeless community.
Our thanks to Wendy and to students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
Most libraries ask for proof of address to borrow a book, but our Turn a Corner library was designed to cater to London’s street #homeless community.
Our thanks to Wendy and to students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
September 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
What’s it like to use a library when you’re street homeless? 📚
Most libraries ask for proof of address to borrow a book, but our Turn a Corner library was designed to cater to London’s street #homeless community.
Our thanks to Wendy and to students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
Most libraries ask for proof of address to borrow a book, but our Turn a Corner library was designed to cater to London’s street #homeless community.
Our thanks to Wendy and to students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
Jason Electricity, aka The Homeless Poet. ⚡
Jason is a regular visitor at our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
Our sincere thanks to him and to students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
Jason is a regular visitor at our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
Our sincere thanks to him and to students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
September 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Jason Electricity, aka The Homeless Poet. ⚡
Jason is a regular visitor at our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
Our sincere thanks to him and to students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
Jason is a regular visitor at our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
Our sincere thanks to him and to students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
Thank you #CircularAndCo for donating 100% recycled bottles and coffee cups to our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness 🙏
This will help our readers to deal with the extremes of summer and winter temperatures.
#TurnACornerLibrary
This will help our readers to deal with the extremes of summer and winter temperatures.
#TurnACornerLibrary
September 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Thank you #CircularAndCo for donating 100% recycled bottles and coffee cups to our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness 🙏
This will help our readers to deal with the extremes of summer and winter temperatures.
#TurnACornerLibrary
This will help our readers to deal with the extremes of summer and winter temperatures.
#TurnACornerLibrary
It was our only option...🚽
Sam & Steve spent the night on the streets to better understand the reality of sleeping rough.
They run Turn a Corner, QSA's mobile library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
Full film of the Sleep Out: bit.ly/45M3qyF
#TurnACornerLibrary
Sam & Steve spent the night on the streets to better understand the reality of sleeping rough.
They run Turn a Corner, QSA's mobile library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
Full film of the Sleep Out: bit.ly/45M3qyF
#TurnACornerLibrary
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
It was our only option...🚽
Sam & Steve spent the night on the streets to better understand the reality of sleeping rough.
They run Turn a Corner, QSA's mobile library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
Full film of the Sleep Out: bit.ly/45M3qyF
#TurnACornerLibrary
Sam & Steve spent the night on the streets to better understand the reality of sleeping rough.
They run Turn a Corner, QSA's mobile library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
Full film of the Sleep Out: bit.ly/45M3qyF
#TurnACornerLibrary
Sleeping outside showed us a lot of new things.
We’re Sam and Steve, and we run Turn a Corner, a mobile library 📚 supporting people experiencing street homelessness.
Watch the full film of our Sleep Out: bit.ly/4lVdhqz
#Homelessness #StreetHomeless #Homeless #TurnACornerLibrary #Sleepout
We’re Sam and Steve, and we run Turn a Corner, a mobile library 📚 supporting people experiencing street homelessness.
Watch the full film of our Sleep Out: bit.ly/4lVdhqz
#Homelessness #StreetHomeless #Homeless #TurnACornerLibrary #Sleepout
September 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Sleeping outside showed us a lot of new things.
We’re Sam and Steve, and we run Turn a Corner, a mobile library 📚 supporting people experiencing street homelessness.
Watch the full film of our Sleep Out: bit.ly/4lVdhqz
#Homelessness #StreetHomeless #Homeless #TurnACornerLibrary #Sleepout
We’re Sam and Steve, and we run Turn a Corner, a mobile library 📚 supporting people experiencing street homelessness.
Watch the full film of our Sleep Out: bit.ly/4lVdhqz
#Homelessness #StreetHomeless #Homeless #TurnACornerLibrary #Sleepout
Wendy shares her experience as a regular visitor at QSA's Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness. 📚
Learn more or donate: bit.ly/46ic0VW
Our sincere thanks to Wendy & students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
Learn more or donate: bit.ly/46ic0VW
Our sincere thanks to Wendy & students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
September 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Wendy shares her experience as a regular visitor at QSA's Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness. 📚
Learn more or donate: bit.ly/46ic0VW
Our sincere thanks to Wendy & students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
Learn more or donate: bit.ly/46ic0VW
Our sincere thanks to Wendy & students at the #UniOfWestminster who made this film.
An unforgettable evening of live music at London’s floating bookshop!
In support of Turn a Corner, our mobile library van for people experiencing street homelessness.
Full details: bit.ly/4naNuMi
#LiveMusic #Homeless #TurnACornerLibrary #London
In support of Turn a Corner, our mobile library van for people experiencing street homelessness.
Full details: bit.ly/4naNuMi
#LiveMusic #Homeless #TurnACornerLibrary #London
August 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
An unforgettable evening of live music at London’s floating bookshop!
In support of Turn a Corner, our mobile library van for people experiencing street homelessness.
Full details: bit.ly/4naNuMi
#LiveMusic #Homeless #TurnACornerLibrary #London
In support of Turn a Corner, our mobile library van for people experiencing street homelessness.
Full details: bit.ly/4naNuMi
#LiveMusic #Homeless #TurnACornerLibrary #London
Thank you Jessica and the IET Venues team for your book donation on #GiveSomethingAwayDay! 💖
It will bring much-needed connection and joy to readers at our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
#TurnACornerLibrary #IETVenues 📚
It will bring much-needed connection and joy to readers at our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
#TurnACornerLibrary #IETVenues 📚
August 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Thank you Jessica and the IET Venues team for your book donation on #GiveSomethingAwayDay! 💖
It will bring much-needed connection and joy to readers at our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
#TurnACornerLibrary #IETVenues 📚
It will bring much-needed connection and joy to readers at our Turn a Corner library for people experiencing street #homelessness.
#TurnACornerLibrary #IETVenues 📚