‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Welcome ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2010

‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ INTRODUCTIONS

6/23/20153 ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Introductions

6/23/20154 ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ 1.Welcome & Introductions 2.Apologies for Absence 3.Minutes from the Annual General Meeting Presentation of the Audited Accounts for year ended 31 st July Appointment of Auditors for Approval of Students’ Union Affiliations for Presentation of the Trustees Report Any Other Business Agenda

6/23/20155 ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Apologies for Absence

6/23/20156 ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Minutes from the Annual General Meeting 2009

6/23/20157 ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Presentation of the Audited Accounts for year ended 31 st July 2010

6/23/20158 ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Total income £2,141,999 ( £2,418,315) Total expenditure £2,177,103 ( £2,388,552) However exceptional VAT refund of £63,167 so Operating Surplus of £28,033 ( £29,763) Full details are available at

6/23/20159 ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Balance Sheet Fixed Assets Positive £266,841 (2009 – Positive £303,561 ) Net Current Assets Positive £82,954 (2009 – Positive £3,873) Full details are available at

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Any Questions?

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Appointment of Auditors for

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Approval of Students’ Union Affiliations for

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ £  NUS 40,153  NECC 282  NCVO 353  VOLUNTEERING ENGLAND 192

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Dave WrightTim MallenderKaren Ingram William RalstonDavid InmanAidan Philipson Osemeke MosindiAshleigh BlackwoodPete Woodward Becky WarburtonAlison JonesAdam White Holly SeabrookAdam WigleyPaul Hughes David Caldwell Trustees

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’  5 Elected Sabbatical Officers  4 appointed Northumbria students  4 appointed externals Aim: To achieve the right balance of skill and experience to oversee the Unions finances, legal and reputational issues The Trustee Board

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Create and deliver the Students’ Union’s Business Plan Set Budgets Ensure the Students’ Union is legally compliant Protect the reputation of the Students’ Union Role of Trustees

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Key Achievements Course Reps recruited and over 275 trained 130 students attended Rep Conference Established Post Graduate Taught Reps students involved in Societies, Community Volunteering, RAG, Welcome Team and Give it a Go £17,000 raised for RAG charities Trustees Report

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ More Key Achievements 3295 votes in the Elections 2010 An Award Winning Year: – NUS Community Relations Award Winner – Runner Up for Students’ Union of the Year – Runner Up in North East Business Awards ‘Environment and Community Award’ – NUSSL Best Bar None Accreditation – Newcastle City Council Bronze Award for Club Venue of the Year – Sound Impact Silver Award Trustees Report

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ More Key Achievements volunteers registered in Student Activities 2 Community Volunteers recognised for their work: – Kirsty McDine – Vinspired Genuis Award Regional Winner – Claire Sedgewick – Vinspired Bridge Award National Winner Delivered positive changes for students in the University including Library Easter Opening Trustees Report

6/23/ ‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ More Key Achievements Secured an increase in Block Grant Successfully registered as a charity Completed major refurbishment of Students’ Union building and ensured opening for Welcome 2010 Trustees Report

‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Any Questions?

‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Thank you for coming

‘A positive impact on the lives of all our students’ Good Luck for the rest of the year!