Board of Trustees

As a charitable organisation, MDXSU has a Trustee Board which oversees our work and ensures that the Students' Union is well run, meeting its aims and working within the legal and constitutional framework laid down. Trustees are not involved in the day to day affairs, but take an overview of how the Union is performing, both financially and as a representative body for Middlesex students.

Trustees are responsible for making sure that Union decisions are made in the best interest of the Union and its members. They also set the long-term plans and direction of the Union, making sure the Union uses its financial resources properly and that it is financially viable. They ensure the Union works within the law and constitution.

The Board of Trustees is made up of the following:

Student Officer Trustees

The Student Officer Trustees are the 3 annually elected student officers who act as MDXSU's primary representatives. Student Officers are paid employees who take a year out of their studies or carry out the role after completion of their final year, to undertake the role. The Student Officer Trustees for the 2024-25 academic year are:

Student Trustees

There are two student trustees who are elected by cross-campus ballot in the main Union elections. The Student Trustees are students currently studying at Middlesex who undertake the role on a voluntary basis whilst completing their studies and can serve for up to two years. The Student Trustees for the 2025-26 academic year are:

Anisha Baphana

Bosui Mbuli

I'm a second-year Nursing Associate student at Middlesex University, and I have been working as a team leader in Prescilla Wakefield House nursing home for over seven years. As a student trustee, I will bring a strong voice, a strong sense of responsibility, and a passion for student advocacy to the board. Representing students with integrity and vision, I am committed to ensuring that every decision made at the governance level reflects the diverse needs, aspirations, and well-being of students.

My leadership is grounded in active listening, constructive dialogue, and a commitment to meaningful change. Whether engaging with peers, collaborating with faculty, or contributing to board discussions, I consistently champion equity, inclusion, and student-centred policies. My role as a trustee is not about representation, but about transformation. My work focuses on bridging the gap between students and decision-makers, ensuring their perspectives are not only heard but also valued. I believe in the power of education to energise communities and am committed to shaping a future where all students can thrive.

Lay Trustees

Lay trustees are appointed by a simple majority vote of the Appointments Committee based on their professional knowledge, skills and experience they can bring to the Board. They undertake the role on a voluntary basis and often take on additional responsibilities within the sub-committees of the Board. Lay Trustees serve four-year terms and can serve up to two terms which may either be consecutive or non-consecutive. The Lay Trustees for the 2025-26 academic year are:

Ben Morrison

Chair of the Trustee Board

Ben Morrison is a Charity and Fundraising Consultant, and has been a Trustee of MDXSU since November 2017, and became Chair of the Board in July 2023. He has worked in the charity sector since 1999 and established Ben Morrison Consulting in 2015 to use his in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience, and track record of achievement to help charities raise more funds and teach their professional and voluntary fundraisers to be more confident and successful. Since that time, Ben has successfully guided clients to increase their income by more than £30m for revenue and capital projects both in the UK and abroad. Ben Morrison BA (Hons) Dip MCinstF is a Director of the Association of Fundraising Consultants, a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, and was a judge for the 2020 National Fundraising Awards. Ben was President of Nottingham Trent University Students' Union from 1995-1997.

Jules Singh

Jules Singh is currently the Community Living Officer at the University of Birmingham, supporting students who live in private sector accommodation with issues with their landlords and letting agents. Prior to this, he was the Education Officer at the University of Birmingham's Guild of Students from 2020-22. Jules studied Politics at Birmingham, representing students as a part-time officer for Commuter Students at the same time, and is currently studying a part-time distance-learning MSc in Social Policy and Social Research at UCL. He's extremely passionate about EDI and Community Organising, believing we should collectively build students as future leaders.

Richard Budden

Richard Budden is an experienced fundraising manager and Head of Individual Giving & Legacies at World Jewish Relief, where he leads impactful fundraising strategies and donor engagement initiatives, particularly around individual giving and legacy giving. With extensive experience across nonprofit sectors, including roles at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and RSPB, he has proven expertise in income generation, change management, and volunteer development.

Jaki Booth

Jaki Booth has over 40 years of experience in leadership roles within Students' Unions and the arts sector. She has a proven record in strategic leadership, financial management, and implementing organisational alignment to achieve core objectives in volunteer-led and nonprofit environments. Now retired, Jaki dedicates time to her interests in Flamenco dance and Melodeon playing and serves as a trustee for Stan's Cafe and Student Minds.

David Malcolm

David Malcolm is Head of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement at the Standards and Testing Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Education, where he works on national policy relating to national curriculum assessments. He has worked in education policy for over 20 years, including many years at the National Union of Students, as well as a stint at the Equality Challenge Unit (now Advance HE). He has served on the boards of the Students' Union Superannuation Scheme and the Disabled Students Allowance Quality Assurance Group. He believes strongly in the importance of student leadership and supporting students to make positive change in society.

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