Become a member
The best way to support the restoration of our historic waterways is to become a member. Your LHCRT membership helps us bring the canals back to life — creating a blue-green corridor for wildlife, walkers, boaters, and the wider community.
With your LHCRT membership means you’ll:
- Demonstrate public support — vital when we apply for grants and funding
- Help restore the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals — creating a lasting legacy for wildlife, walkers, boaters, and the wider community
- Stand with over 2,500 like-minded supporters who care about heritage, nature, and local pride
- Gain access to member-only benefits — including exclusive updates, discounts, and more.
Retired/unwaged membership
from £10 a year
Adult membership
From £15 a year
Family membership
from £30 a year
Life membership
A one-off payment of £300 (or joint life £450)
Member benefits
Your LHCRT membership gives you:
- Cut Both Ways — our quarterly magazine, packed with restoration updates, stories, and photos
- Towpath Times e-newsletters — plus exclusive event updates straight to your inbox
- Access to our members-only Facebook group — connect, share, and stay informed
- Priority access to events — including guided walks and behind-the-scenes opportunities
- Discounts in our online shop — perfect for gifts and canal-themed goodies
- An invitation to our Annual General Meeting — help shape the future of the Trust
Your membership brings you closer to the canals — and to the community working to restore them.
