The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for the governance, financial and strategic direction of the Students' Union. The Trustees:
- Make sure that everything we do benefits students at City St Geogre's Students' Union. As the Students' Union is a charity with set aims and objectives, we are required to ensure that everything we do benefits our members. As well as monitoring what the Students' Union is doing now, the Trustee Board approves our strategic plan, ensuring that we will continue to benefit future generations of City St George's students.
- Ensure that the Students' Union remains financially solvent: If the Students' Union is to carry on benefiting students, it must have the money both in the short and long term to do this. For example, the Trustees have to approve all significant items of expenditure and the annual budget.
- Ensure that the Students' Union doesn't break any laws relating to the work that we carry out. As your Students' Union offers many services to our members, there are many laws and regulations that we have to follow. For example, when enabling students to fundraise for charity, we must comply with charity fundraising laws. If the Students' Union were found to have broken any laws, it is the Trustees who would be ultimately responsible and could potentially face legal action.
- Maintain the reputational health of the Students’ Union.
Each of the Trustees has their own experiences which, collectively, help ensure that the Board of Trustees can carry out its roles.
Sabbatical Trustees
Ayla Hamzayeva
Chair of the Board of Trustees | Sabbatical Trustee
Ayla joined the Board in July 2024 after being elected as the Students' Union President. Originally from Azerbaijan, Ayla is an international student currently in her second year, pursuing a degree in International Politics and Sociology. Her diverse background and academic focus bring a unique perspective to the Board, enhancing its commitment to representing the student body effectively.
Ashton Shepherd
Sabbatical Trustee
Ashton joined the Board in July 2024 after being elected as Deputy President. A home student, Ashton is currently in his second year, studying International Political Economy. Throughout his time at university, Ashton has been an active and engaged member of the student community, serving as a Student Ambassador and City Buddy. His dedication and involvement have made him a well-known and respected figure on campus, bringing valuable insights and experience to the Board.
Nasir Mohammed
Sabbatical Trustee
Nasir joined the Board in July 2024 after being elected as Deputy President. He is a home student in his final year student studying LLB Law with Commercial Law. Nasir has good networks established across the Union's societies and sports clubs.
Joe Kenwright
Sabbatical Trustee
Joe joined the Board in August 2024 after being elected as Deputy President - Tooting and the former City, University of London Students' Union and St George's Students' Union merged to become one organisation. He studied Paramedical Science at legacy St George's, where he was an active member of the student community and the Football Club. As a Sabbatical Trustee, Joe brings his passion for student engagement and his experience studying in Tooting to the Board, contributing to the development and support of the student body.
Lay Trustees and Student Trustees
Nick Ratcliffe
Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees | Lay Trustee
Nick joined the Board in 2018 and currently serves as a Regulatory Principal at the Civil Aviation Authority. His career includes experience as a management consultant and civil servant. In addition to his role on the Board, Nick is a Trustee of Villiers Park Educational Trust and a member of the Council of UCAS. He graduated from the University of Nottingham, where he also served as General Secretary of the Students' Union.
Alan Latham
Lay Trustee
Biography coming soon!
Rachel Brown
Lay Trustee | Lead Trustee for Safeguarding
Rachel joined the Board in 2024.
Biography coming soon!
Jas Ahluwalia
Lay Trustee
Jas joined the Board in 2023, bringing over twenty years of leadership experience across various technology sectors. An alumnus of the former City University, Jas has fond memories of his time there and personally benefited from the support provided by the Union. He is inspired by the opportunity to "Make Every Day Better" for our student community.
Lielani Ratnani
Lay Trustee
Leilani joined the Board in 2024.
Biography coming soon!
Jeffery Wiltshire
Lay Trustee
Jeffery joined the Board in 2024. Currently on secondment as Interim Head of Membership Services at University of Kingston Students' Union, he will return to his role as Representation and Democracy Manager at Students' Union UCL. A former staff member at legacy St George's, Jeffery served as Chair of the St George's Students' Union Board of Trustees before its merger with City, University of London Students' Union. He brings extensive experience in student representation and Union management, enhancing the Board with his leadership and commitment to student experience.
Eva O'Neill
Student Trustee
Eva joined the Board in 2023.
Biography coming soon!
Dorottya Fricska
Student Trustee
Dorottya joined the Board in 2024.
Biography coming soon!