The Friends aim to aid the preservation of the Ruins of Reading Abbey for the enjoyment of all, and to spread knowledge and public awareness of its history. We hold meetings twice yearly in Reading, on Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons, when lectures are given by specialists on the life of the Abbey and related topics. We organise an annual summer outing to other places of historic interest.

We send members regular email updates and a newsletter three times a year.

Membership costs £7 (individual) or £10 (family).