How a charity works might seem a bit complicated. This area of the website aims to explain in simple terms how our charity works, and where you can come in - should you want to.
Terrence Higgins Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (288527) and a company limited by guarantee (1778149).
Members
Our members are an important and valued part of our democratic structures, voting to elect Trustees to our board and providing input to thoseTrustees to ensure we’re always travelling in the right direction and providing the best possible service. Becoming a member is one of the best ways you can get involved in our work.
The Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees are responsible for setting the overall strategy and direction of the charity, and for ensuring Terrence Higgins Trust uses its resources effectively in pursuit of our mission statement.
Trustees are unpaid members of the charity who are either elected to the board by the other members or invited to join the board because of their specialist knowledge.
The Executive Team
The Executive Team work closely with the Board of Trustees to help turn our vision and strategy into a reality. They are responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity.
'Mem and Arts'
The charity is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. These two documents set out the charity’s objects, and the framework within which we must operate to achieve these. The memorandum and articles of association are approved by the Charity Commission, and are regularly reviewed by Trustees to ensure they remain up to date.
The Trustees' Report and financial statements
The Trustees’ Report and financial statements are prepared on an annual basis, and give an overview of the charity’s financial performance and position as well as outlining the charity's key acheivements and activities in the year.
The accounts are prepared in accordance with applicable reporting standards, and are subject to a full audit.