Supporter groups

Interested in making the most of the National Trust near you? Join your local supporter group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events or hands-on conservation activities

The North Dorset Volunteer Ranger group pausing for a photo — The North Dorset volunteer rangers planting junipers

Experience the fresh air, hidden depths, and new views of the Trust while helping to conserve our heritage for ever, for everyone, by joining a local supporter group. You can meet like-minded people, enjoy lots of different social activities and get active with hands-on volunteering. As a member of a group, you’ll be helping us to share our special places. Supporter groups play a vital role in bringing our places to life and opening them up for everyone to enjoy.

Join a NT Social group

Getting together with other Trust enthusiasts, members and volunteer card holders who feel passionate about the same things is priceless. Sharing unique experiences and finding out more about the places you care about is what being part of a local National Trust Centre or Association is all about. From listening to expert talks and going on behind-the-scenes tours to taking relaxing holidays, you’ll be part of something amazing. Our Centres and Associations promote our work within their local area and raise money for conservation and development projects through all kinds of events.

Supporter group stories

Supporter groups in the North

Make more of your membership by joining your local supporter group in the North for talks, tours, and social and fundraising events.

Child at Mussenden Temple on the Downhill Demesne, County Londonderry

Supporter Groups in Northern Ireland

Make the most of your membership - get involved and enjoy a deeper and more rewarding experience with us.

Supporter groups in the Midlands

Interested in making the most of the National Trust near you? Join your local group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events.

Staff and volunteer in the garden at Rainham Hall, Havering, London

Supporter groups in London and the South East

Why not join your local supporter group in London and the South East? It's a great way to meet people and to enjoy special talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events.

Supporter groups in the East of England

Join a supporter group and meet with other National Trust members and volunteers who feel passionate about the same things you do.

Become a 'Friend' of our places

Imagine getting to see what really goes on behind-the-scenes at your favourite Trust place – understanding the history and the stories that make it what it is – not to mention ensuring its healthy future. As a part of a property group, you’ll have a unique relationship with the place which is most special to you. You can get involved with their volunteering team, learn about conservation, organise events and fundraising and work on ideas for the future. It’s very sociable and incredibly rewarding.

Be part of a National Trust volunteer group

If you can see yourself in the great outdoors (or sometimes the great indoors), building, creating and conserving – this could just be the perfect choice for you. As part of a group, you’ll help conserve our special places – both locally and further afield. You might be constructing a footpath, building a fence or helping to restore natural habitats on the coast, but whatever you’re doing, you’ll be in the company of a great bunch of people.

Volunteers undertaking conservation work at Knole, Kent — Get involved in conservation in action at Knole

Supporter group directory

Download our directory PDF to find out more about supporter groups near you. In the directory, you'll find supporter group membership enquiry contact details and links to supporter group web pages for further information.

Find your local supporter group

Caroline is a volunteer room steward at Chartwell, Kent — Caroline is a volunteer room steward at Chartwell in Kent

Meet our volunteers

Get to know the volunteers that give up their time to care for our places in this round-up of our volunteer articles and profiles.

Read their stories