The Hadley Wood Association Ltd is a charity limited by guarantee. It is the successor of the former HWA, a charitable trust, formed in 1964.

The objectives remain the same, which are to promote the benefit and improve the conditions of life of the residents of Hadley Wood and to preserve and protect the local environment in the interest of all who live here. It provides a forum for residents to express their views collectively to local and national government and public bodies.

The Association has a long lease from the London Borough of Enfield on some 27 acres of land. This includes football and cricket grounds and 7 tennis courts operated by the HW Lawn Tennis Club, one of the oldest tennis clubs in North London.

The Association has a community Centre, opened in 1964, which is used for a variety of social and sporting events and is available for lettings. It also provides a venue for a children's playgroup and dance classes as well as Bridge twice a week.

The Association is governed by Directors elected by members at the Annual General Meeting in November. It also has a part-time Centre Manager and Grounds-person.