Supporter groups in Cornwall

A visitor talks to a volunteer gardener pruning plants in a sunny garden — Share your passion for the National Trust with likeminded people | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Joining a supporter group is a great way to meet friendly people with a shared passion in our work. Groups are based around Godolphin and Penwith in west Cornwall, but anyone interested in supporting the National Trust in Cornwall is very welcome. Find out where the groups meet, the events you can look forward to and how to join.

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.

An aerial view of Godolphin House and the surrounding estate, in Cornwal — Aerial view of Godolphin House | © National Trust Images / Aerial-Cam

Friends of Godolphin National Trust Supporter Group

Founded in 2010, the Friends of Godolphin (FOG) are a welcoming group who support Godolphin with a calendar of varied activities throughout the year. You don’t have to be from Cornwall – or a member of the National Trust – to join. In fact, there are FOG members around the world, united by an interest in conserving Godolphin.

FOG’s varied programme of events is open to everyone, and visitors are warmly welcomed. Every event helps fundraise to support projects at Godolphin – over the years, the group’s subscriptions, talks, coffee mornings, quizzes and barn dances have raised around £15,000 for projects at Godolphin.

The group meet regularly at Townshend Village Hall, while the popular annual quiz is in March at Leedstown Village Hall.

As well as their own programme of talks, FOG speakers give illustrated talks to local clubs and societies on the history of Godolphin and its people through the ages.