The Board of Trustees have legal, financial and governance responsibility of the Students' Union. They meet four times a year to ensure that the Union is operating under its charitable objectives. The Board Meeting Agenda usually has: Reports from the Executive Committee, a Report form the General Manager, A Report on the Performance of the SU (KPIs), A Financial Report, HR and Staffing Reports and Policies for discussion. They also appoint and appraise the Students' Union General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation. The Trustee Board is made up of 10 members and is a variety of external professional, student and Officers which includes:
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- The President of the Union (Chair)
- The Vice-President of the Union - 1 x PT Executive Officer |
- 2 x Student Trustees
- 4 x External (Lay) Trustees - 1 x University Staff Member Trustee |
TRUSTEE PROFILES
ALEX RESTON (PRESIDENT & CHAIR OF THE BOARD)
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Alex has been an engaged member of the Students' Union for the last few years being part of many Societies before becoming Chair of Student Forum in 2020/21. Alex is the Students' Union President as well as Chair of the Charity Board of Trustees.
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MATTHEW BEDDING (EXTERNAL & DEPUTY CHAIR OF THE BOARD)
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Matt currently works for Transport for London but previously has had a career within Students' Union as a Vice President and working within all things student engagement at four excellent Students' Unions. Matt's current work is within people and organisational strategy as well as internal communications and creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Matt loves the set up at Newman believing it to be a fantastic organisation supported by passionate students. |
KIRA COX (EXTERNAL TRUSTEE)
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Kira is a previous Students' Union President at Liverpool Hope which is similar to Newman being a small catholic institution, and has experience of delivering training, running events, supporting small charities and engaging with the Government on issues effecting a diverse range of groups on a national level.
In 2020 Kira joined the University College of Football Business taking on the role of student experience co-ordinator, and developing the student voice. She is excited about being part of the trustee board at Newman SU as she understands the unique challenges faced by small and specialist institutions, but can already tell that the team at Newman won’t let that stop them! |
TIM HEWES-BELTON (EXTERNAL TRUSTEE)
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Tim is Student Engagement Manager at Worcester Students’ Union and has been working in Students’ Unions and the wider charity sector for over 10 years including roles at the Union of Students at the University of Derby and the World Organization of the Scout Movement’s European Office in Brussels.
Tim has been following the work of Newman Students’ Union for a number of years and is really excited to be joining the Trustee Board and supporting the Union as it continues to deliver for its students. |
AMANDA OWEN-MEEHAN (EXTERNAL TRUSTEE)
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Amanda is the Director and founder of a national consultancy and training business established in 2018 following over 20 years experience within Higher and Further Education. Senior leadership roles have included those held with The University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Coventry University, Istituto Marangoni (London) and The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA).
Amanda’s passion for the transformative power of education began when studying as a mature student at Aston University after a move to Birmingham from her hometown of London. With a career focused on service improvement and student experience, she champions a culture where students are empowered as partners to make positive changes in their learning experiences. She brings not only HE policy expertise but also a detailed understanding of the Birmingham entrepreneurship and business landscape. |
LEWIS PALIN (EXTERNAL TRUSTEE & UNIVERSITY STAFF MEMBER)
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Lewis has been at Newman for years; some would say he's part of the furniture. He is currently Estates and Facilities Manager at Newman University and responsibility for the daily running of the campus Estate and Services.
Lewis isn't new to the Students' Union having been a full-time sabbatical many moons ago. He is a big advocate of Green Week and is also a Governor at a local school. Newman Students' Union are proud to recruit at least one staff member from Newman University to demonstrate their growing partnership, and Lewis is a key member of the team and supporting that critical relationship. |
CHANTEL MELIA (SABBATICAL TRUSTEE)
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Chantel has been involved with the Students' Union for a number of years volunteering as an Advisor before "getting the SU bug" and running in the elections to become Academic Representation Officer in 2020/21.
Chantel is now Vice-President of the Students' Union and often refers to her love for the "community feel" at Newman University. |
CHERYL SHAGAN (STUDENT TRUSTEE)
Student Trustee - update coming soon
GEMMA PRANGE (STUDENT TRUSTEE)
Student Trustee - update coming soon
VACANT (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TRUSTEE)
This person will be election from and amongst the part-time Officers on the Executive Committee
2020-21 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
As a transparent and democratic organisation, the minutes from all Board of Trustees minutes shall be uploaded below. Minutes are the notes of the meeting which are taken by a Union member of staff.
Please note that some commercially or legally sensitive information may be retracted in the interest of data protection.
Please note that some commercially or legally sensitive information may be retracted in the interest of data protection.
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