# British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs

- Type: EU / international
- Charity number: 293776 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/293776)
- Website: http://www.qcea.org/bf/
- Latest income: £63.2k; spending £88.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-friends-of-quaker-council-for-european-affairs

The primary purpose of the QCEA British Committee (BC) is to support the work of Quaker House in Brussels (QCEA). The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) was founded in 1979 to bear witness throughout Europe to Friends' long-standing concerns for peace, human rights and the right sharing of resources. It does this chiefly through staff based at Quaker House in Brussels.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs reported income of £63.2k and spending of £88.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (qcea.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs?

In its latest reported year British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs reported income of £63.2k and spending of £88.6k.


## Similar funders

- [The European Association for Islamic Institutions](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-association-for-islamic-institutions)
- [The Federation of European Microbiological Societies](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/federation-of-european-microbiological-societies)
- [European Leadership Network](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-leadership-network)
- [The Conference of European Rabbis](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/conference-of-european-rabbis)
- [European Renal Association](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-renal-association)
- [The Federation of European Biochemical Societies](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/federation-of-european-biochemical-societies)

## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [Community grants in Wales: who funds what and what is open now](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/community-grants-in-wales)
- [Grants for community groups in South West England: the foundations, funds and dates](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/grants-for-community-groups-in-south-west-england)