Supporter groups in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Visitors looking at the tulips in the garden at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Make the most of your National Trust membership in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire and support the Trust’s work by joining your local supporter group. Members enjoy social outings together like trips and tours, or lectures. There are three different groups you could join in the region. Read on to find your nearest group or click on a supporter group’s name in the menu to jump to their details.

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.

Leicester Association

Founded in 1966, the Leicester Association is open to people in and around Leicestershire and offers a varied programme of activities to promote the Trust.

View of Stoneywell, Leicestershire through trees and bushes led to by a path in the sunshine — Stoneywell, Leicestershire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

East Northamptonshire Association

The East Northamptonshire Association, founded in 1991, is a voluntary association based in the Kettering area. It currently has members from Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden.

Four gardeners and volunteers standing in a row clipping the box topiary in the Parterre at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire — Supporters groups support the vital work that goes into maintaining the special places we look after | © National Trust Images/Jonathan Buckley

Northampton Association

Founded in 1971, the Northampton Association is a voluntary group of National Trust members and volunteers drawn from Northampton and the surrounding areas.

Local places they support:

Canons Ashby

Lyveden New Bield

Events include evening talks, day outings, short holidays in the UK and fundraising activities throughout the year.