Supporter groups in the Lake District

A ranger strimming grass at Rayleigh Mount, Essex, in the sunshine, with areas of deep shadow beneath the trees — Get involved in making a difference to the outdoors | © National Trust Images/Jessica Rogers

Join the friendly and welcoming supporter group in the Lake District for the opportunity to take part in fulfilling outdoor work with likeminded people, in some of the most beautiful locations in the country. Enjoy invigorating exercise while helping with important conservation work and maintenance in a National Park.

Why join a supporter group?

Getting together with other National Trust enthusiasts, members and volunteers 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 supporter group is all about.

From listening to expert talks and going on behind-the-scenes tours to taking relaxing holidays or restoring natural habitats in the great outdoors, you’ll be part of something amazing. Supporter groups promote and assist the National Trust’s work within their local area and raise money for conservation and development projects through all kinds of events.

Cumbria National Trust Volunteer (CNTV) Group

The CNTV group meet on the first Sunday of the month at various outdoor locations across the Lake District, from Keswick in the north to Coniston in the south.

They spend the day volunteering alongside Lake District National Trust rangers, helping with a variety of tasks: fencing, footpath maintenance, drainage repairs, hedge laying, dry stone walling, coppicing, rhododendron bashing and Himalayan balsam pulling to name just a few. Tools are provided.

If you want to attend a ‘green gym’ in glorious surroundings, the CNTV group could be just what you’re looking for. They're a group (of all ages) who enjoy good company, good cake and some of the best volunteer locations in the country. They can guarantee to keep you busy, entertained and save you the cost of indoor gym membership. The only thing they can’t guarantee is the weather.

Guided walks around Clent Hills in partnership with Cotswold Outdoors, Worcestershire

All about supporter groups

Find more information on supporter groups and up-to-date contact details for each group.

See all the supporter groups

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Supporter group directory

Use the supporter group directory (PDF) to find membership enquiry contact details and links to group websites for further information.

Volunteer

Our volunteers make our work to look after nature and history for future generations possible. Learn more about the volunteering opportunities available and hear a selection of their stories to find out what it's like to volunteer with us.