Many of the trust's members represent other local activity groups. These volunteer groups undertake projects within their own villages, often with financial support from the DDPET.

These projects are also supported in a practical way by the trust's partner organisation, the Denby Dale Parish Countryside Project, which employs a countryside officer specifically for the area, who is able to give practical and physical support, bringing skills and specialist knowledge along with tools and equipment to enable volunteers to make the best of any projects undertaken.

Membership of the trust is open to: schools, sports clubs, youth groups, community centers, church support societies, individuals or basically anyone who would like to conserve and enhance the environment of the Denby Dale Parish area.