To mark Trustees' Week, we wanted to highlight who gives their time to run our Students' Union effectively as a charity.
Did you know that Cardiff Met Students' Union is a charity? (No. 1148990)
To mark Trustees' Week, we wanted to highlight who gives their time to run our Students' Union effectively as a charity.
Our board of trustees is made up from elected student leaders, appointed students and independent, external trustees. The purpose of the board is to set long-term direction and provide legal and financial recommendations to the Union.
We receive funding from the University and generate additional income through our venue and events. All revenue is reinvested into enhancing the student experience at Cardiff Met, supporting SU sports clubs, societies, facilities, and a wide range of Students' Union-led events and activities.
Trustees are required to always act in the best interests of the SU, ensuring it fulfils its charitable objectives and complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. This includes charity law, company law, and any other applicable legislation.
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A Trustee plays an important role in ensuring an organisation operates in its best interests. All Trustees are expected to contribute actively to discussions, provide constructive challenges and support collective decision-making.
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Tips from our Trustees:
My advice would be to go for it! If you want change, you have to put yourself forward and help make that change happen.
Make sure you have the time available to commit to the role and invest the time needed to read papers and learn about the work of the organisation.
Invest in building great relationships with the CEO and your fellow Trustees. Make time for the chats before and after meetings and get to know each other as that’s the glue that holds you together!