The Trust aims to protect and enhance wildlife and green places in London and encourage enjoyment of and participation in conservation. Meetings, talks and outings to National Trust and other historical properties are arranged regularly. The group aims to conserve and enhance the wildlife of the New River. New River Action Group, Campaign for the Protection of Rural England, Hertfordshire Groundwork Trust and Thames Water are jointly working on the opening of a long distance path along the riverside which stretches from Stoke Newington to Ware. The northern section is now open.
Members receive a quarterly newsletter.
The Trust aims to promote high standards of planning architecture in New Southgate, Hadley Wood, Southgate, Cockfosters, Winchmore Hill and Palmers Green and is also concerned with general matters of environmental interest in the Borough. This group looks at issues regarding the Trent Park conservation area, including both the Trent Country Park and the Middlesex University Campus. It is made up of representatives of various community groups such as residents associations in the area.