The responsibility for running local and area Quaker meetings is held by Friends from within the community. In most cases Quaker role-holders give service (voluntarily) to the community to do the required work.
Our Local Development Worker offers Role Holder Development Sessions. These one-hour sessions are a space to ask questions, share experience and find solutions. For more information contact Hilary Topp: hilaryt@quaker.org.uk
Central England Quakers also run occasional training and discussion sessions for members and attenders within our area, on the practical aspects of keeping our meetings running safely and smoothly.
Woodbrooke run regular online courses for Friends new to a Quaker role, or wanting to share ideas with other role holders (not listed here – please check the Woodbrooke website).
09/09/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Premises and Property Networking – online
12/09/2026 10:30 am - 4:00 pm – Nominations Workshop – for role-holder, and those interested in learning about the nominations process Online and at Bull St Quaker Meeting House
16/09/2026 7:00 pm – Funeral Planning and Beyond – online
19/09/2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm – Safeguarding Training for Role Holders – The Priory Rooms
21/09/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Role Holder Development Sessions – Local Meeting Clerks online
22/09/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Role Holder Development Sessions – Trustees online
06/10/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Role Holder Development Sessions – Eldership and Pastoral Care online
07/10/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Role Holder Development Sessions – Safeguarding online
10/10/2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm – Oceans of Darkness and Light: Finding Hope in Difficult Times – for Elders & Pastoral friends, register by 5th October The Priory Rooms
17/10/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm – First Aid for Quakers – Limited Places, book by 12th October The Priory Rooms
04/11/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Role Holder Development Sessions – Treasurers online
05/11/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Role Holder Development Sessions – Nominations online
19/11/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Premises and Property Networking – online