Working towards a community-led future for Astley Ainslie
For generations, Astley Ainslie has been an important place for health, nature, heritage, everyday walking, and well-being. We believe its future should be shaped by public benefit, community voice and long-term stewardship.
The Astley Ainslie Community Trust works to ensure the community’s voice is heard in decisions about the site’s future. View the Local Place Plan here.
Ways to join in.
There are many ways to get involved: join as a member, or support us further by becoming a Friend or making a one-off donation. You don’t need to be a member to become a Friend, and members can also choose to support us further in this way. Anyone can become a Friend, you’ll stay connected through updates, opportunities to support our work, and the latest news on the future of Astley Ainslie.
Anyone aged 16 or over can become a full or associate member of AACT.
Become a member
Become a Friend
Whether you are already a member or not, anyone can show extra support by becoming a Friend of AACT.
Astley Ainslie Community Trust exists because of the volunteers who generously share their time, skills and care. Click below to learn more about volunteering.
Volunteer
One-off donations support AACT in delivering the aims of Astley Ainslie’s Local Place Plan.
One-off Donation
Our Impact
“AACT has a realistic and worthwhile proposal that all local people should support.”
- Member, Mount Grange
“AACT is doing great
work for a lovely space and deserves support.”
- Member, Albert Terrace
“AACT enables me to keep in touch with developments on the site and to have a voice as these develop.”
- Member, St Albans Road
“The organisation has been a trailblazer for the protection and future of this key community asset.”
- Member, Ian Murray MP
1100+ members
1000+ social media followers
700+ people contributed to the Astley Ainslie Local Place Plan
