Dear Fellows,
Welcome to our latest newsletter. This update shares what has been happening across the UK fellowship, including finances, service roles, events, and news from the wider DA community. Thank you to all who give service at group, intergroup, and world level—your time and experience help sustain our shared recovery.
Intergroup Meeting – Overview
The UK Intergroup met on 25th October 2025. We opened with the Serenity Prayer and our Statement of Purpose, followed by personal check-ins. Previous minutes were approved.
A key discussion was held on whether to continue funding Zoom accounts to support DA groups. Following a vote, the decision was made to keep the Intergroup-funded Zoom accounts for another 12 months – until 6 December 2026.
Treasurer’s Report
Year-to-date Tradition 7 donations: £4,162.27
Bank balance as of 24 October 2025: £9,996.70
Current planned spending includes:
- Telephone answering service
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Intergroup and World Service Representative travel support
- Events (including the AGM and future conventions)
- Public information work
The Intergroup is also exploring:
- Whether the fellowship requires 3 or 4 Zoom accounts
- How groups should handle excess group funds
- Clarifying expectations around seed money for the London Convention
Groups who would like guidance on finances or spending plans are encouraged to attend Intergroup or speak with the Treasurer.
When making a contribution to Intergroup please put the name of your group in the reference when making the payment.
https://debtorsanonymous.org.uk/make-a-contribution/
Website & Mailing List
Our mailing list has continued to grow and now has 161 subscribers. If you know members who would benefit from updates, please invite them to sign up via the website.
A significant spike in website traffic occurred in August. We are exploring what may have caused this and welcome input from anyone who noticed increased outreach or media activity around that time.
London Convention Update
The London Convention took place on 4 October 2025.
112 fellowship members attended, and the event was financially self-supporting, raising £1,091.
A venue has been booked again for 24 October 2026.
Some concerns were raised in Intergroup around aspects of the 2025 event, and discussions are ongoing about the best way for Intergroup to support or participate in future conventions. No decisions were made at this time.
The agreed seed funding of £770 is expected to be returned to Intergroup shortly.
Outreach & Helpline
The helpline continues to offer a welcoming point of contact.
Since the last report:
- 28 email enquiries were received
- 8 voicemail messages came through
Several of these newcomers have since attended meetings. A gentle reminder to groups: please ensure your meeting contact details online are current.
Literature
Literature orders have increased. Thank you to the fellows helping to process and post materials.
£229.98 from convention literature sales will be transferred to the Intergroup account.
If you are willing to help with literature service, support is welcome.
News From EMEA
DA activity across Europe, Africa and the Middle East continues to grow. Countries represented now include South Africa, Kenya, Iran, Israel, Germany, UAE, and others.
Upcoming events include:
Tools Challenge
Hosted online by South Africa
For details: datoolschallenge@gmail.com
Recovery Castle II (Germany)
1–5 January 2026
More info: visit the Germany DA website
EMEA Regional GSR Gathering
Weekly on Sundays, 17:00–18:00 CET
Contact: Nicole (+49 179 884 5722)
The 50th Anniversary of DA will be marked with an online international event in Spring 2026.
World Service Conference Report
Geraldine attended the World Service Conference in San Francisco this year. Her full report is available here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VCNWlc_2JvlrE_CfgbDQt0MI…
Highlights include:
- DA’s worldwide prudent reserve remains healthy.
- Progress on translations of several key pieces of literature.
- Development of a Retirement Caucus, supporting members reflecting on long-term financial recovery and security.
- Next World Service Conference: August 5–9, 2026, San Francisco.
Service Positions
Newly Filled
- Events Coordinator: Alex
Still Vacant
- Secretary
- Webmaster (Pete continues to cover temporarily)
If you feel drawn to service—or unsure but willing to explore—please reach out. Fellowship service supports recovery.
Upcoming Intergroup Dates
- Steering Committee: 29 November 2025, 11am (Zoom)
- Annual General Meeting + Fellowship Day: 31 January 2026, London venue TBC
Groups are invited to submit agenda items for the AGM to the Chair.
In fellowship,
Debtors Anonymous UK Intergroup
In Fellowship
Pete C
Chair – DA UK Intergroup
This is the second edition of a quarterly newsletter from DA UK Intergroup.
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With gratitude and fellowship,
Pete C
Chair, Debtors Anonymous UK Intergroup