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Memberships
By becoming a member of The Cotswold Canals Trust, you will be directly contributing to the restoration of one of the most exciting canal projects in the United Kingdom. Your support helps provide heritage, recreation, and environmental benefits for all, making a lasting impact on local communities and the environment.
We are proud to have the highest membership of any canal restoration group in the UK and with your help, we can achieve one of the most complex heritage projects in the UK.
As a member, you’ll not only help fund and support the restoration efforts but will also receive:
Monthly Newsletters
To keep you up to date with all the latest developments.
Quarterly copies of our members’ magazine, The Trow
(available in digital and printed format).
Membership Portal
Access previous Trows, your event bookings, shop purchases, general minutes and AGM information.
Membership Options
All annual memberships include a digital copy of our quarterly Trow magazine. Upgrade to a printed copy sent to your home for only an extra £5 per year.
| Annual Membership | Digital Trow Sent to you via email with a link to view online | Digital Trow and Supporter Pack | Printed Trow Hard copy of the Quarterly Trow sent to your home | Printed Trow and Supporter Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (1 person, 18+) | £20 | £25 | £25 | £30 |
| Family (2 people, no max on children) | £25 | £30 | £30 | £35 |
| Corporate (1 organisation or business) | £45 | £50 | £50 | £55 |
| Life Memberships | One off Payment |
|---|---|
| Adult Life 1 person (18+) | £355 |
| Joint Life 2 Adults (18+) | £455 |
| Senior Life 1 Adult (65+) | £255 |
| Senior Joint Life 2 Adults (65+) | £355 |
All life memberships come with the option of a digital or printed trow (members choice) and a supporter pack.
Get a branded supporter pack for only £5 extra
We depend on the support of our members to carry out our restoration efforts, and we would be thrilled to have you join our community.
Become a Member – Online
Ready to Join Us? Choose the payment option that suits you best:
Direct Debit
Your membership renews automatically each year until you cancel it with your bank – a simple, hassle-free way to keep your support going.
Debit or Credit Card
Make a one-off annual payment. We’ll remind you when it’s time to renew, or you can do so anytime through your online membership portal.
Individual
Membership
Choose a payment option below to join us as an individual.
Family / Joint
Membership
Choose a payment option below to join us as a family or couple.
Corporate Membership
Choose a payment option below to join us as an organisation.
Become a Member – Offline
If you prefer not to pay online, you can download a membership form and return it to us along with your payment using the options below.
Download our membership form
Gift a membership to a loved one.
Renew your annual membership
Then Either:
– Post it to our main office at Wallbridge (address below)
– Return it in person to one of our visitor centres
– Email it to membership@cotswoldcanals.org
– Or call us on 01453 752568
Lots of our members are volunteers as well.
Fancy being part of the community and the team?