History of social work the People in London" in 1889 while working at Toynbee Hall. The study was the first systematic attempt at gathering comprehensive statistics and mapping poverty and influenced both social research and the fight against poverty for decades afterwards. By the beginning of the 20th century, these different organizations with their diverse intellectual underpinnings were beginning to coalesce into modern social work. Foundations were established to examine the root causes of social problems such as poverty, and social workers became more professional and scientific in their methodology. The Quaker philanthropist and chocolate manufacturer Joseph Rowntree believed that social evils could be
Quaker Social Action Quaker Social Action Quaker Social Action (QSA) is a small, independent charity working in east London and beyond to tackle poverty. Each year, QSA supports around 3,000 people with practical action. 25 people are employed by QSA who are led by its director Judith Moran. Though not religious, QSA adheres to Quaker values of social justice. Founded as the Bedford Institute Association (BIA) in 1867, its original purpose was to commemorate the life and continue the work of the Quaker silk merchant and philanthropist of Spitalfields, Peter Bedford (1780–1864). As the BIA entered the 20th century, its eight branches across