About Us
Our Aims and Objectives
Our Aim as a village partnership is to protect and enhance the character of Twyford by serving as a focus for economic improvement, environmental enhancement, community safety and community involvement, for the benefit of all who live and work within Twyford, and visitors to the centre.
Our Objective is to build a strong partnership of local authorities, businesses, residents, schools, church groups, youth and community groups, and other interested parties, which will represent the views of people in Twyford and its neighbouring villages.
Become a Member
If you are interested in supporting Twyford Village Partnership fulfill our aims and objectives as outlined above, then please complete a membership form and post it back to us at: Twyford Village Partnership, Lulworth, Longfield Road, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9AT
Click here to download a membership form
Click here to download a copy of our constitution
Our History
Twyford Village Partnership used to be called Twyford Village Centre Management Initiative (TVCMI). The group TVCMI was set up in February 2001 with two main objectives. Firstly to manage the opportunities and threats arising from the arrival of Waitrose in the village and to underpin the vitality and viability of Twyford village centre as a place to shop, work and live. Secondly, TVCMI was able to access grants and funding opportunities that bodies such as Parish and Borough Councils could not. TVCMI was formed as a partnership with other local groups and organisations such as Twyford Parish Council, neighbouring Parish Councils, schools, local church groups, community groups, residents, Wokingham Borough Council and local businesses, particularly Waitrose.
There was a huge amount of support initially, but over the years, as people moved on, so the membership dwindled. In February 2008, having publicised for new members to re-launch the group, a new committee was elected and TVCMI became Twyford Village Partnership. The group was re-launched with the aim of re-forming working partnerships with local groups and organisations to prepare a Community Plan.