Create your own Trefoil

Build your Trefoil around your interests or objectives. You might want to create a social space with like-minded people. Or perhaps you're interested in learning new skills. Are you looking for a focus for your community action and fundraising? Or perhaps you just want to find new friends to do activities with. Choose what you want from Trefoil and then get the message out.

You can start small with a few friends or acquaintances. We recommend at least 3 (including yourself) to start with. You and a friend could each ask a friend to join you, and ask them to bring someone along too. Or reach out to others in your community via local groups, notice boards, or online. If you'd like to find others in your county who could be interested you can email us and we will put you in touch with the county team in your area.

The key to success is being flexible. We know that meeting monthly, weekly, or at a fixed time doesn't work for everyone. And not every member can make every meeting. So there are lots of ways to make your Trefoil flexible and accessible to all.

Some Trefoil Guilds organise themselves online via a Facebook group, Zoom meetings, or via a WhatsApp group with ad-hoc in person meetings for events or trips. Some have a fixed meeting date a few times a year with flexible dates in between. Some have a regular interest group like a book club or craft session, with a wider group of members joining for events. Some run joint events with other members across the county or region and meet online for the rest of the year. 

Try working out a schedule that works for you, and you can always amend it as you go.

Pick a name that descibes your Trefoil or your area or combine both! Like our Ashton Amblers Trefoil Guild. They are an easy-going guild in Ashton, ambling through life. Or like our London Walkers and Talkers Trefoil Guild - they meet to go on walks around London.

Once your new Trefoil has been registered, you will receive a welcome email with some helpful hints for new guilds, some branding items and some further information to aid your new Trefoil. You will also receive a registration certificate, presented by your county chair, so make sure you keep this safe.

Key parts of the website to check out:

Handbook - for key information or answers to common questions.
 Info and resources  - for all your forms and info.

My country or region - to find your country and region news.
Programme and events - for help with ideas for activities for your programme.