Membership
It's free to become an IVRA member and if you give a little, you can get a lot!
Be part of the community
Iver Village isn’t very big, but there is a big difference between simply living somewhere and feeling that you are part of it. The Iver Village Residents’ Association (IVRA) exists to help make that difference.
The IVRA is a local residents’ association run by volunteers. We share useful information, organise community activities, speak up for Iver Village, support local events, and try to make sure residents know what is happening around them: from planning applications and council consultations to litter picks, social events, local campaigns and opportunities to get involved.
At the heart of the IVRA is an elected Committee, which does the planning, organising, admin and heavy lifting. Joining as a member does not mean you are expected to take all of that on. You do not have to attend endless meetings, write long emails to the council, organise events, or suddenly become responsible for everything happening in the village.
Unless, of course, you really want to - in which case, wonderful. Members can stand for election to the Committee and help shape the direction of the IVRA.
For most people, joining simply means being connected. It means hearing what is going on, knowing when your voice matters, being invited to take part, and helping us show that Iver Village is a community that cares about its future. The more members we have, the stronger that voice becomes.
If you want to join us as a member, keep on reading and fill in the membership form. If you prefer to explore this further or just come along to a meeting to find out a bit more, please contact: Chair@ivra.org.uk OR Membership@ivra.org.uk
Who can join
The IVRA represents the interests of Iver Village.
Because of that, membership is mainly for people who live in Iver Village or have a close connection to the village and want to support the people who live here.
If you live in Iver Heath or Richings Park, we would usually recommend joining your own local residents’ association: the Iver Heath Residents’ Association or the Richings Park Residents’ Association, as they are best placed to represent your area. If you live in Iver Village, you're in the right place!
That said, we are all neighbours, and the three communities often face similar challenges. If you care about Iver Village and want to support what we do, you are very welcome.
What members get
Membership is currently free, but it still makes a real difference.
As a member, you will receive our newsletters, which are one of the main ways we keep residents informed about what is happening locally. We try to cover the things that matter to people in Iver Village: community events, planning issues, council consultations, local campaigns, volunteering opportunities, meetings, updates, and the small but important things that help people feel more connected to where they live.
Members may also be offered occasional perks, such as priority access to free screenings, invitations to community activities, and other opportunities we are able to arrange from time to time.
But one of the most important benefits is less visible: numbers.
When the IVRA speaks to the council, responds to consultations, raises concerns, or asks for improvements, it matters how many residents we represent. A residents’ association with more members has a stronger voice. It shows that people are paying attention, that they care, and that Iver Village should not be overlooked.
So even if you never volunteer, never attend a meeting, and only read the newsletter with a cup of tea when you have five minutes, your membership still helps: it helps us stay connected, stay informed, and speak up for Iver Village.
What members give
The short answer is: nothing is required.
There are no hidden commitments, no fine print, no pressure, and no expectation that you must volunteer in order to remain a member.
We will keep you informed about what is happening. When we need help - for example with a litter pick, a community event, delivering leaflets, setting up gazebos, running an activity, or responding to something important - we may ask whether you would like to get involved. If you can help, brilliant. If you can't, that is completely fine, and your membership is not affected by whether or not you volunteer.
That said, volunteering can be one of the best parts of being involved. It is a way to meet people, feel more connected to the village, do something practical, and be proud of the place you live in. Even an hour here and there can make a real difference - especially in a small community where a few extra pairs of hands can turn a good idea into something that actually happens.
Joining the IVRA is simply a way of saying: I live here, I care, and I want Iver Village to have a strong community voice.
When it comes to regular meetings, you will be invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and to any other general meeting - that’s when we’ll ask you to vote on things that affect you. The AGMs are also when the committee reports what it and the IVRA did in the past year, and when we ask you what you want us to focus on, so it should really be interesting.