Becoming a member of the Trust is free. There is no joining fee and members can enjoy the following benefits.

The Trust will:

Work closely with members to fulfil the Trust’s mission and Vision

Provide a strong voice for members within the West Itchen area of Southampton, thus enabling members to be ‘heard’ in the right places.

Canvass opinion and act as a forum to enable members to share ideas and information that may be of mutual benefit.

Act as a provider of information for members wishing to locate, and gain contacts within, other community organisations and groups.

Help members to develop projects and to bid for funds from sources other than the Trust. In the future the Trust hopes to be a modest provider of grant funding to members whose aims and purpose follow the Trust’s Vision

Keep members aware of any changes, progress and updates of other member organisations and the regeneration of the West Itchen area.

Enable members to get a 30% discount on part-time course fees at Southampton Institute of Higher Education, subject to normal entry requirements and proof of valid Trust membership.

Enable members to get a 25% discount of tuition fees for part-time courses at Southampton City College, subject to normal entry requirements and proof of valid Trust membership. Terms and conditions apply.