Supporter groups in Worcestershire

Four gardeners and volunteers standing in a row clipping the box topiary in the Parterre at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire — Gardeners and volunteers clipping the box topiary in the Parterre at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire | © National Trust Images/Jonathan Buckley

Would you like to find more ways to get involved in your local National Trust places? There are several supporter groups located throughout Worcestershire, and their members have access to a range of benefits including special interest talks, volunteering opportunities, fun social events and organised day trips to places around the country. 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.

There are lots of National Trust supporter groups in Worcestershire – come along and make more of your membership on trips to National Trust places, meet likeminded people and raise money for places like Croome, Greyfriars House and the Clent Hills.

Friends of Croome

The Friends of Croome was founded in 2004 and has an active and growing membership.

Become a Friend of Croome and you will be part of one of the National Trust's most ambitious restoration projects. Membership is open to anyone interested in the property.

The group’s objectives are to promote Croome and the National Trust. In doing so it intends to create a better understanding of the history and restoration of the Park and Croome Court.

A range of activities and events take place throughout the year, including:

Guided tours

Talks about the history and restoration of the property

Social events

Visits to other National Trust properties.

A regular newsletter goes out to all members with updates on the Association’s work and details of upcoming events.

Large group of volunteers listening to guide in front of Croome House — Volunteers at Croome | © National Trust Images/Dawn Biggs

North Worcestershire Association

The North Worcestershire Association is a great way for people to meet and share common interests in the region, as well as helping to raise funds for the Trust. Among the places the Association supports are:

Hanbury Hall
Croome Court
Greyfriars Court
The Fires

A wide range of full day excursions to National Trust places around the country

Five or six-day coach holidays to places further afield such as Devon, Northumbria or The Borders

A programme of talks on a variety of subjects on the third Thursday of the month at Tardebigge Community Hall

A regular newsletter keeping members informed of forthcoming events, with short articles, news from the Trust and details of the Association’s activities

Social events such as an annual lunch for members and friends, a quiz evening and monthly rambles followed by lunch.

Group of women sitting and drinking champagne in the garden at Blickling Hall — Volunteers at a social event | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Wyre Forest and District Centre

The Wyre Forest and District Centre has been in existence since 1984. Its aims are to increase awareness of the National Trust’s work in maintaining and conserving our heritage, to encourage volunteering and to raise funds for both places and national appeals. Among the places the Centre supports are:

Hanbury
Snowshill
Croome
Dudmaston

The Centre hosts a wide range of enjoyable activities and social events for its members whilst raising money for donations.

These include:

A monthly programme of either evening or afternoon lectures held from September to May

Day outings by coach and car to both National Trust and privately owned houses, gardens and other places of interest

An annual holiday

An annual dinner.