Helsby Footpaths Society was founded in 1996 by members who had previously been on a sub-committee of Helsby Parish Council. It has the usual officers of Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary and a committee. It’s Constitution includes the following paragraphs :-
1) The footpaths of interest to the Society shall be those which are defined as "Public Rights of Way" including bridleways and public paths in the Parish of Helsby, and in addition those which from time to time are agreed by the Committee of the Society to be of mutual interest in co-operation with other organisations.
2) The purposes and objectives of the Society shall be :-
a) To carry out condition surveys and inspections of footpaths.
b) With the agreement and permission of Cheshire County Council, and the landowner where necessary to carry out or to organise the carrying out of upgrading and improvement works to keep paths open.
c) To promote publicity and information about the footpaths.
d) To arrange events and activities to encourage use.
e) To raise funds in connection with the above where appropriate.
f) To liaise and co-operate with other organisations which have a mutual interest with the
Society in the above.
g) To establish new footpaths where appropriate.
3) Membership shall be open to all those who have an interest in supporting the purposes and objectives of the Society. There will be an annual subscription for members which will be agreed at the Annual General Meeting. (the subscription is currently £2 per person annually and the AGM is held in November).
