WCRA is a community based unincorporated association. The aims of the Association, which are non-party political and non-sectarian, shall be:
a) To watch, protect and further in every legitimate manner the general interests of the ratepayers and residents of the defined area, and to organise and promote united action for this purpose;
b) To represent the views of residents and to work towards ensuring that the best interests of residents are served;
c) To ensure that all residents are consulted & informed regularly, and that all residents entitled to membership are encouraged to join;
d) To encourage a sense of community;
e) To improve and protect the local environment, and services to the community;
f) Promote social, welfare, recreational and community activities for the benefit of members of the Association;
g) Build a partnership and improve communications between Local Government and the Association;
h) To advocate and encourage efficiency, economy and appropriateness in local and central government and public service administration;
i) To give help, information and advice to any resident or ratepayer in the defined area on any matter connected with the above-names aims;
j) To arrange functions for furthering the above-named aims;
k) To do all such other lawful acts as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above aims.
The Westfield Common Residents Association area is shown in the picture below.

All residents within or bordering the defined area are eligible for membership of the association.