Organisation/Trustees

London Hackspace's ultimate governance lies with the elected Board of Trustees. The trustees exist to ensure the long-term health of the space as an organisation.

Although some trustees are also very active members of the community, it isn't the trustees' duty to handle day-to-day running of the space. This is handled by members themselves.

Responsibilities

Trustees are responsible for:

• Making sure that London Hackspace is operating in accordance with its goals.
• Making sure that we stay on the right side of the law.
• Ensuring that the organisation is financially healthy.
• Setting the constitution and rules of the space, in consultation with the members.
• Formally warning and banning members in accordance with the Grievance Procedure.

Getting In Touch

• Most trustees lurk on IRC 24/7, see below for a list of nicks.
• At least one trustee will be around on Tuesdays during the social night (schedule permitting), just ask around for a trustee.
• You can email trustees@london.hackspace.org.uk
  • Note: this email address is not the best way to get in touch with the community. To contact our members please refer to GettingStarted#Communication.

Becoming a Trustee

Elections for trustees are held yearly. One third of the board places are up for election every year. There is no limit on the number of terms a trustee can serve.

Prospective trustees should be:

• A respected member of the community.
• A paid-up member of London Hackspace.
• Able to spend time in the space on at least two days per month.
• Able to spend at least three hours per month keeping abreast of current issues on email and IRC.
• Not disqualified from directorship of a UK company.

Applications from women and other minorities are especially encouraged.

Current Trustees

Name	Username	Appointed
Russ Garrett	russss	2010-07-27*
Charles Yarnold	solexious	2012-12-21*
Jonty Wareing	jontyw	2011-08-06*
Martin Dittus	Martind	2011-08-06
Philip Roy	cepmender	2011-08-06
Paddy Duncan	Padski (paddyd on IRC)	2012-12-21
Jasper Wallace	JasperWallace	2012-12-21
Clare Greenhalgh	MotherDragon	2012-12-21
Sarah Simmonds	chixor	2013-12-13

* re-appointed

Alumni

Name	Username	Appointed	Retired
Alex Smith	Alex	2010-07-27	2011-08-06
Robert Leverington	roberthl	2010-07-27	2012-12-21
Andy "Bob" Brockhurst	b3cft	2010-07-27	2012-12-21
Mark Steward	ms7821	2011-08-06	2013-11-28