Pacifist Service Unit

Pacifist Service Units (PSUS) were special charitable organisations that were formed in the United Kingdom during World War II to enable conscientious objectors and pacifists to provide a social service function to the community at large in a way that was in agreement with their beliefs.[1][2]

Creation

PSUS were brought into existence by the War Charities Act of 27 June 1940[3] that resulted in 14 units being established in cities across England.[2] The organisations first meeting was held in Dick Sheppard House, 6 Endsleigh Street, Bloomsbury in May 1940.[1]

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b Starkey 2000, p. 8.
  2. ^ a b "Pacifist Service Units Collected Records". TriCollege Libraries Archives and Manuscripts. Swarthmore: Bryn Mawr College, Swarthmore College. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  3. ^ "War Charities Act 1940". National Archives United Kingdom Legislation Archive. United Kingdom government. 27 June 1940. Retrieved 13 March 2026.

Bibliography

  • Starkey, Pat (2000). Families and social workers: the work of Family Service Units, 1940-1985. Liverpool: Liverpool University Press. ISBN 0853236569.
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