The Society of Saint Edmund at Douai Abbey (SSEDA) seeks to support the life, work, and apostolate of the monastic community at Douai Abbey.
The monks of Douai seek to expand their service of the Church and their witness to Christ, by re-envisioning current works and forging new paths. The abbey church, with its apostolates of the liturgical worship and praise of God, and of welcome to all who come here, is at the centre of our vision for the future.
SSEDA invites friends and supporters of Douai Abbey and its mission to collaborate in the future life and work of Douai Abbey by becoming members of SSEDA, which operates under the Douai Abbey charitable trust (registered no. 236962). Membership is by regular annual giving. There are three principal tiers of membership, each of which carries its own level of engagement with the monastic community:
• Companions: who commit to an annual donation of £1000 for five years.
• Fellows: who commit to an annual donation of £2500 for five years.
• Guardians: who commit to an annual donation of £5000 for five years.
Those who contribute an amount below £1000 will be considered Associates of the Society. Those who wish to contribute by leaving a legacy will be recognised at Guardian level. Members who are taxpayers are invited to Gift Aid their donations.
All members will be invited to a Members' Tea with the monastic community, the next to be held on 11 July 2025.
Regular giving will normally be to the Unrestricted Fund. But members can ask to direct their annual giving to one of three other funds:
• SSEDA Church & Liturgy Fund
• SSEDA Library & Archives Fund
• SSEDA Monks' Training Fund
One of our Guardians has undertaken to fund an Organ Scholar for Douai Abbey from 2025.
You can donate by sending a cheque or making an electronic transfer to the monastery bank account. If you choose bank transfer, please send an email to sseda@douaiabbey.org.uk, or use the form below, to let us know!
Douai Abbey Trustsort code: 60 15 07account number: 65317459 (NatWest)
For more information, you are warmly invited to get in touch with SSEDA using the form below.