The Friends of Dorchester Abbey

The Friends are a charity (no 275819) founded in 1959 to support Dorchester Abbey  with almost 250 members resident from Dorchester to Seattle!
The purpose of the Friends is to raise funds for the conservation and repair of the fabric of the Abbey, the beautification of its fittings, and the improvement of its facilities. This is done through membership subscriptions, donations, legacies and special events and appeals. The Trustees are responsible for the investments of the Friends, passing funds when necessary to the Parochial Church Council, the body responsible for all works in the Abbey.

Become a Friend

As a Friend you are entitled to:

• regular updates on Abbey events such as The Dorchester Festival, concerts and craft fairs
• an annual AGM and Friends Supper
• invitations to events organised by the Friends such as the annual Dorchester Lecture
• progress reports on proposed and ongoing works in the Abbey
• annual outings to other ecclesiastical or historic buildings, often with special Friends access and tours

Your membership subscription is not fixed, with a minimum donation of £25 per person per annum.  Life membership is also available for a payment of not less than £300 per person.  As your membership constitutes a donation, we ask all tax payers to complete a gift aid form to allow us to claim back a tax refund. You can download a membership, gift aid and standing order form here and post it to our Treasurer:
Treasurer of the Friends of Dorchester Abbey
The Parish Office, The Rectory
Dorchester on Thames. OX10 7HN

Get in Touch

Please do email our membership secretary, Honor Juniper, or call her on 01865 343228