The Students' Union is a registered charity representing the interests of over 3,500 students of HAU and running a variety of services and commercial outlets. The Board of Trustees acts on behalf of the Students’ Union with the ultimate responsibility for the strategic direction and financial well-being of the organisation. The Board of Trustees contains two elected officer trustees and two student trustees, whose role is to ensure that all decisions are made with the best interests of students at heart and that HASU is serving its members to the best of its ability. The Board also has up to four external independent trustees; these are voluntary positions filled by people who have knowledge and experience in one or some of the following areas: finance, human resources, strategic development, fundraising & campaigning, business management and not for profit organisations. To find out more about the roles and responsibilities of our Trustee Board click here
CURRENT TRUSTEES
Daisy Douglas (Chair)
Type of Trustee: Elected Officer - SU President
Took office: July 2024
Due to leave: June 2025
Tiffany Owen
Type of Trustee: Elected Officer - SU Vice President
Took office: July 2024
Due to leave: June 2025
Matthew Carlisle
Type of Trustee: Elected - Student
Took office: July 2024
Due to leave: July 2025
Max Tennant
Type of Trustee: Elected - Student
Took office: July 2024
Due to leave: July 2025
Andy Allen
Type of Trustee: External
Took office: July 2023
Due to leave: July 2027
Jon Nicklin - (Deputy Chair)
Type of Trustee: External
Took office: November 2022
Due to leave: June 2026
Helen Ashley
Type of Trustee: External
Took office: September 2020
Due to leave: September 2026
Laura Outten
Type of Trustee: External
Took office: September 2024
Due to leave: September 2028
Howard Littler
Type of Trustee: External
Took office: September 2024
Due to leave: September 2028