About SARA

SARA - St Albans Residents Association

The St Albans Residents Association (SARA) is a community-led organisation that supports a vibrant and connected neighbourhood. Since 1986, SARA has empowered residents to take part in shaping the future of St Albans through local projects, advocacy, and shared resources. It is a registered charity, led by a volunteer committee and supported by over 4,000 hours of volunteer time each year.

SARA provides key community resources, including the St Albans Community Centre, the St Albans News, and the St Albans Strategy—based on input from more than 1,800 residents. It also supports local groups such as Wednesday Wheelies, the St Albans History Group, Café Chat, Friends of Abberley Park, Kohinga Māra, and St Albans Predator Free.

The Community Centre at 1049 Colombo Street is a hub for events and activities, open weekdays from 9am to 1pm. SARA also works alongside residents and local authorities to advocate for better housing, transport, and green spaces across St Albans.

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SARA Committee

The committee is a group of residents elected annually by the wider membership to manage the business of the association. They act as stewards of the organisation, guiding its direction and ensuring it stays true to its purpose throughout the year.

Committee meetings are held every second month from February, on the third Wednesday at 7pm, at Te Kohinga St Albans Community Centre. These meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the St Albans Residents’ Association is held each September.

You can view the SARA Constitution by clicking the button below.

SARA Constitution

Would you like to become a Friend of SARA?

Be part of a group of like-minded locals working to make St Albans a vibrant, inclusive, and connected community.

Friend of St Albans Residents Association Membership Form

Membership

New Membership - I wish to become a Friend of St Albans Residents Association (SARA) Inc

Update Membership - I wish to update my membership of St Albans Residents Association (SARA) Inc

Membership type

Individual. Individuals are entitled to vote at the AGM and any general meetings called.

Group membership (incorporated society, charitable trust or other non-profit making community group.) Groups are entitled to one vote at the AGM and any general meetings called.

Associate membership (sole trader, company and corporation, local & central government or ad hoc body) Associate members may take part in discussion and consensus decision making, but do not have voting rights at any meeting

Becoming a Friend of SARA means you hold to the objects of the association. The objects of the association are:

To actively promote and maintain the interests of the full diversity of the residents of St Albans
To facilitate communication and participation of the residents of St Albans
To encourage any activity that promotes the welfare of residents of St Albans
To advance the education of St Albans residents
To engage in any charitable activities for the benefit of the locality and residents of St Albans.

Will you hold to the objectives of SARA?

Yes, I will hold to the objectives

Would you like to support the organisation and local community projects by agreeing to be asked for a yearly voluntary donation?

Yes

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