Governance

Legal name

Ravensbourne University London

Correspondence address

6 Penrose Way
London
SE10 0EW
United Kingdom

Ravensbourne University London is an independent corporation, established as a Higher Education Corporation under the terms of the Education Reform Act 1988 and the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.

The University is an exempt charity, regulated by the Office for Students and governed in accordance with its Instrument and Articles of Government.

Ravensbourne University London has a subsidiary company - Ravensbourne Limited.  Information on this company can be found on Companies House under the company number 02449934.

In line with its statutory obligations, the University’s Board of Governors is responsible for the determination of the educational character and mission of Ravensbourne and for the oversight of its activities. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the statutes governing the Institution and the efficient use of resources and the solvency of the institution, and monitoring Ravensbourne’s performance against its corporate strategy. The Board approves annual estimates of income and expenditure and sets the framework for the pay and conditions of service of all staff.

The Board of Governors is supported by the following committees:

• Audit Committee
• Finance Committee
• Governance & Nominations Committee
• Remuneration Committee

In addition, the University’s Academic Board and its Executive Team play a key part in Ravensbourne’s organisation and function. 

Constitutional and other key documents

• Articles of Government
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Corporate Strategy
• Instrument of Government
• Name Change Authority
• Rules and Bye Laws
• Scheme Delegation
• Statement of Responsibilities
• Taught Degree Awarding Powers Certificate
• Register of Interests