As with similar associations, UKRA is largely run by its members with the help of a small number of salaried staff.
Membership is on an annual basis with a few honorary members who have life long membership.
All members are eligible to attend, and vote at, the Annual General Meeting which is the Association's final decision making body. This is held every summer, usually during the annual conference. There is also provision for postal voting. The Annual General Meeting elects members of the National Executive Committee for the coming academic year. The National Executive Committee meets two or three times a year to oversee the general direction and development of the Association between Annual General Meetings.