We are an independent National Trust supporter group formed in 1971. As a member of SoFA you would be contributing to the support of local properties in Merseyside and Lancashire. To join us please request an application form via our Contact Form. The cost of the annual subscription is £10 per person.
Governance
Below is an extract from our constitution to illustrate what we do and how we are managed.
OBJECTIVES
As a National Trust Supporter Group we aim to achieve the following objectives:
- To promote and support the work of the National Trust
- To promote and offer social companionship among members
- To add value to those who are members of the National Trust
FUNCTIONS
- To arrange meetings, talks, outings, holidays and other events
- To raise funds, to invite contributions and legacies for the National Trust
- To promote and publicise the National Trust
- To exchange information and advice and to cooperate with other organisations for mutual benefit
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to any person who:-
- Supports the objects of the Association as set out in the Constitution
- Is admitted to membership via the application procedure
- Pays the relevant subscription on joining and renews within 90 days of it falling due on 1st January each year
Speaker Meetings
From September to March we hold ‘face to face’ speaker meetings. Our venue is Christ Church on Lord Street, Southport. Please see our events page and Autumn Magazine for more information about our talks beginning in the Autumn.
Social Events
Twice a year in January and June/July, we hold Tea and Coffee events to provide an opportunity for a relaxed get together for members. These are held at St John’s Anglican Church, Liverpool Road PR8 3NG. We have a celebration lunch for members in the Summer and a Festive end of year lunch.
Throughout the year we arrange days out to National Trust properties and other locations. Usually with an all important coffee stop included. Holidays are planned for members to enjoy time together with familiar friends and faces.
Our events page is updated on a regular basis and our members receive information through our magazine and via emails.
Please see our Events Page for more details on the upcoming talks and outings.