Menu LEGAL FRAMEWORK Our legal framework Charitable Status The University is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 2011. Its charitable activities are monitored by the Office for Students, which is its principal regulator. The Governors of the University are its charitable trustees. The manner in which the University delivers its charitable purpose within the context of the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit is outlined in the financial statements for 2011 and subsequent years. The University has no linked charities. Legal name and correspondence address Our legal and preferred name is Bath Spa University and our correspondence address is: Bath Spa University Newton Park Newton St Loe Bath BA2 9BN United Kingdom Instrument and Articles of Government The Instrument and Articles of Government is the fundamental legal document under which the University is constituted and conducted. It also defines the sources of authority and responsibility within the institution. The Instrument and Articles of Government were updated following a review of University governance and came into effect on 13 February 2019. Instrument and Articles of Government (2019) Ordinances The Ordinances prescribe the practices and procedures of the University and regulate the conduct of University business. The current Ordinances were adopted by the Board of Governors on 1 April 2020. Ordinances (2020) Our financial statements Our financial statements for the last five years are published on our Financial Governance page. You might also be interested in POLICIES BOARD OF GOVERNORS GOVERNANCE ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE AND POLICY Edit section | Website feedback to web@bathspa.ac.uk

Menu ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE AND POLICY Academic Governance and Policy supports Academic Board with the implementation of policies and practices to maintain and enhance the academic quality and standards across the University In this section ACADEMIC BOARD AND ITS SUBCOMMITTEES ACADEMIC POLICY HANDBOOKS EXTERNAL EXAMINERS COLLABORATIVE PROVISION The Academic Governance and Policy department Head of Academic Governance and Policy Academic Governance and Policy Manager Academic Policy Advisors Academic Governance and Policy Administrator You might also be interested in ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION BOARD PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS OF STUDY Edit section | Website feedback to web@bathspa.ac.uk