Annual General Meeting 2026

AGM & Conference - Saturday 16th May 2026

Hybrid meeting (PPU office & Zoom) - 10.30am - 4.30pm

Over the past year, war and militarism have intensified at an alarming pace, bringing devastating human suffering, accelerating the climate crisis, and deepening global insecurity. The UK government has played a significant role in this trajectory, through involvement in overseas conflicts, escalating military spending, 'gap year' military placements, and an increasingly entrenched militaristic outlook.

Against this backdrop, the PPU continues to champion nonviolence - challenging militarism in our communities and ensuring a clear pacifist voice is heard within wider movements for peace.

Now more than ever, it is essential we come together to strengthen our collective capacity to organise, to speak out, and to advance radically different, nonviolent alternatives in the months and years ahead. Our AGM & Conference is a valuable opportunity to do just that. It’s a chance to connect, reflect, and look forward together. We warmly invite you to join fellow PPU members on 16th May to hear about the past year’s work and, crucially, to help shape what comes next.

Schedule

The AGM & Conference will be held both at the PPU’s London office (1 Peace Passage, N7 0BT) and online (via Zoom), making it accessible wherever you are. This free hybrid event is open to all PPU members, ensuring as many people as possible can take part.

We’ve put together a rich and engaging programme for the day: thought-provoking political discussions, inspiring speakers, an interactive workshop, and updates on our campaigns for peace. Above all, there will be plenty of space to connect, share ideas, build relationships, and strategise together with fellow pacifists. We look forward to welcoming you there!

10.00am - In-person attendees arrive at PPU office for refreshments
10.30am - Welcome & Council elections
10.45am - Campaigning updates
11.45am - Workshop: 'What does the Peace Pledge mean today?' - led by PPU Council member, Sarri Bater
1.00pm - Lunch (provided by the PPU for in-person attendees)
1.45pm - Speakers including Stuart Parkinson from Scientists for Global Responsibility & more to be announced shortly!
4.00pm - Motions / Group discussion
4.30pm - Closing

Book your place now!

The AGM will be a hybrid event, to ensure as many people as possible can participate. It is free to attend, and open to all current PPU members - please book your place now!

Attending online

Please register your attendance before the meeting by completing the Zoom meeting registration form.
Bookings for online attendance will remain open until the meeting starts.
The Zoom meeting will open at 10.15am - please log in before 10.30am for a prompt start.

Attending in person in the PPU Office (1 Peace Passage, London, N7 0BT)

Please book your place by emailing mail@ppu.org.uk by Monday 11th May, to give us time to finalise arrangements, such as catering.
The physical event will be an opportunity for members to visit our office and archives, and to meet each other in person.
Attendees are welcome to arrive from 10am onwards for tea and coffee, and to meet other PPU members. You're also welcome to stay afterwards to carry on informal discussions and socialise!
We will be providing a vegetarian lunch, tea and coffee. If you have additional dietary requirements please do let us know. If you are able to make a contribution towards the cost of lunch, we will welcome donations on the day.
Please also get in touch if you have accessibility requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you within our building’s restrictions.

PPU Council Elections

PPU Council is elected annually by PPU members. Becoming a PPU Council member is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the PPU’s strategy and direction.

Deadline for nominations - Monday 20th April 2026

Would you like to join PPU Council?

Like the trustees of a charity, PPU Council plays a vital role in guiding our organisation, helping shape our work, set priorities, and steer strategic decisions.

Joining Council is a meaningful way to get more involved in the PPU and to make a real impact. It’s a rewarding and engaging role, and we’re always keen to welcome new members who can bring fresh perspectives, ideas, and energy. You don’t need a traditional 'Trustee-style' background to put yourself forward - we actively value a wide range of experiences and viewpoints, as this strengthens and enriches our work. If you’re interested, we warmly encourage you to consider standing!

This is an especially exciting moment to join the Council. With ambitious plans underway to grow our impact and reach new audiences, there’s a real opportunity to help shape the PPU's future.

At a time of both challenge and possibility, it’s more important than ever that the PPU is guided by a Council reflecting diverse experiences and interests. New ideas and opportunities will continue to emerge, and we’re always open to proposals that align with the PPU Strategy.

How do I stand for election?

PPU Council consists of the Chair, Treasurer and up to seven other members. People who were on Council last year can stand again, as can anyone who has been a PPU member for one year or more. If you have been a member for less than a year, you are welcome to vote but cannot stand or nominate.

Those wishing to stand for Council are welcome to nominate themselves. If you want to stand for Chair or Treasurer, you will also need a second nominator.

If nominating yourself, please include a personal statement of up to 200 words to be circulated to members with their ballot papers. To nominate yourself or someone else, please email election@ppu.org.uk by Monday 20th April 2026.

What will happen next?

After 20th April 2026, our Returning Officer, Debbie Herring, will inform the PPU staff of the nominations received. Ballot papers with all the nominated candidates will then be posted to members, to be returned by a set date. The ballot papers will be counted by the Returning Officer and the results will be announced at the AGM.

PPU Council usually meets four times per year. Meetings are hybrid (PPU office & Zoom) and travel expenses are paid. Individual Council members can also get involved with different tasks and projects depending on their interests and capacity levels.

Any questions?

If you're considering standing for Council but would like to know more first, discuss whether your experience would be suitable, or speak to a current Council member about their experiences, please feel free to get in touch with us at mail@ppu.org.uk or on 020 7424 9444. If you have questions about the nomination and election process, please email election@ppu.org.uk.

Submitting motions for debate

Deadline for submissions - Monday 20th April 2026

Motions for debate at the AGM (including proposed amendments to the PPU Constitution) may be submitted by any two members of the PPU, provided they have been members for at least one year.

Submit motions, with details of the two members proposing them, by email to election@ppu.org.uk by Monday 20th April 2026. For guidance on submitting motions please email mail@ppu.org.uk or call 020 7424 9444.

Useful Materials for the AGM

Annual Report 2025

We will be covering some aspects of the 2025 annual report in the campaigning updates section, but won't have time to run through it in its entirety. To get a full sense of the scope of our work throughout the year, and to be prepared to ask questions during the event, please read our annual report, which will be uploaded here soon.

In the meantime, you can find our 2024 annual report here, which will give you a sense of how our work progresses year on year.

AGM 2025 - Minutes

Last year's AGM minutes can be found below. Please do give them a read, as they provide important information about the work of the PPU, as well as insights and ideas generated by PPU members during the day, especially from the group discussions.

AGM Minutes

Accounts

The 2025 accounts will be published here before the AGM. In the meantime, members can access the three previous years' accounts below.