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The National Trust
The National TrustA warm welcomeLast year, nearly half a million new members joined The National Trust, and 52,000 volunteers gave 3.09 million hours of their time, to help us protect and care for beautiful places – for ever, for everyone. As a member, you are part of something wonderful and quite unique: I am delighted to welcome you. Fiona Reynolds, Director-General  Caring for coast, countryside and wildlifeThe Trust is responsible for vast areas of coast, open countryside and woodland, where walking access is free and unrestricted for all. Over 800 trained staff, coastal wardens and thousands of volunteers help maintain these fragile natural habitats. It is ongoing work that rarely makes headlines, but nothing we do is more worthwhile than safeguarding and nurturing these special places – for ever, for everyone. Splendid food National Trust tea-rooms and restaurants have a knack of providing just what you want after your visit or walk, whether it’s a meal or a snack, a drink or a full cream tea. Our speciality is home-produced food inspired by the history and location of the property, using local, fresh ingredients in season – in many cases, grown or raised on the property itself. |
 We’re wild about wildlifeA vital part of the Trust’s work is encouraging threatened or rare species to flourish – from ephemeral butterflies to magnificent birds of prey, from rare bats to the remaining few colonies of red squirrels. With our exciting programme of nature events children will never be bored! Make the school holidays ‘wild’ by joining in on a host of outdoor activities at properties throughout the country. We can also help you to discover wildlife and adventure on your own doorstep and learn how the whole family can have fun caring for nature near home. Please visit our website for further information and events near you. Have your say As a member you are warmly encouraged to vote on those who have offered themselves for election to our Council and on any topics which might be put forward for debate at our Annual General Meeting. Perhaps you would like to stand for Council yourself? Or ask a question at the AGM, at which we’d love to see you? The National Trust is very keen for you to have your say – see the members’ Handbook or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/agm for full details. Working holidays Another way to get involved is to blow away the cobwebs having fun in the great outdoors on a National Trust working holiday. If you’re aged 15 or over, there are holidays to suit all levels of fitness and ability. Call 0844 800 3099 or email working.holidays@nationaltrust.org.uk |