How We're Run

WHAT WE DO

The object of the union is the advancement of education of students at Anglia Ruskin University for the public benefit by:

Promoting the interests and welfare of students at Anglia Ruskin University during their period of study and representing, supporting and advising students.

Being the recognised representative channel between students and Anglia Ruskin University and any other external bodies.

Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

WHO WE ARE

THE UNION IS A DEMOCRACY

Each year you elect a new team of 8 Executive Officers to lead the Union. Officers act as both Trustees of the Union and political leaders.

The Union is governed by a set of articles which you can read here: Articles of Association

The articles have a number of seperate bye-laws. You can read the bye-laws here:

Bye-Law 1 - Membership

Bye-Law 2 - Setting the Direction

Bye-Law 3 - Officers and Reps

Bye-Law 4 - Elections

Bye-Law 5 - Student-Led Societies

Bye-Law 6 - Student Union Bodies

Bye-Law 7 - Trustee Sub Committee

Bye-Law 8 - Protecting Members

To ensure the Union is student-led, students can submit policy to the Students Members Meeting to instruct the Union to take action. To find out more about the Policy of the Union visit: Policy

THE UNION IS A CHARITY

The object of the union is the advancement of education of students at Anglia Ruskin University for the public benefit by:

Promoting the interests and welfare of students at Anglia Ruskin University during their period of study and representing, supporting and advising students.
Being the recognised representative channel between students and Anglia Ruskin University and any other external bodies.
Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

See our charity registration.

THE UNION IS ALSO A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The Union is also a company limited by guarantee (under company registration number 08064796). When you register as a student at Anglia Ruskin University, you automatically become a member of the Union.

See our company registration.

HOW WE'RE RUN

THE UNION HAS A BOARD
OF TRUSTEES

Our Union has a Board of Trustees made up of Student Trustees, External Trustees and the five Executive Officers.

The Board of Trustees are responsible for the management and administration of the Union and may exercise all the powers of the Union. The Board is chaired by the President.
The Board of Trustees have responsibility for the budget, governance and strategy of the Union.

Our trustee board meet regularly throughout the year. Please take a look at the minutes from the most recent meetings.

To ensure we remain student led, we appoint up to four students as Trustees on the Board.

View our Trustee Committee Organogram View our Trustee Board Organogram

Complaints Policy and Procedure

We have a complaints policy and procedure to cover any complaint or concerns a student may have about the Students’ Union or the services run by the SU or any allegations that would suggest there has been a breach of our Articles and Bye-laws

You can view the policy for 2025/26 by Clicking Here

We also had a board effectiveness review which you can see the details for here.