Board of trustees
This is the UK Kidney Association's governing body as a charity, responsible for the management of the association’s business. The board meets face to face at least three times a year to:
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manage risk
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oversee strategy, define policy, agree the business plan and monitor progress
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ensure the proper management of the association to achieve its objectives.
It has the authority to carry out the UKKA’s charitable responsibilities and delegates the operational aspects of its affairs to its CEO and committees. It works closely and liaises with the UKKA council but ultimately, all decisions (apart from changes to the Articles of Association) are either taken by, or on behalf of, the board of trustees and reported to the membership at the annual general meeting.
Presidents: Dr Katie Vinen, Clare Morlidge
Past-President: Prof Paul Cockwell
BAPN President: Prof Stephen Marks
Clinical Vice Presidents: Prof James Burton, Lisa Ancliffe
Academic Vice Presidents: Kathrine Parker, Prof John Sayer
Honorary Membership and Policy Secretary: Prof Alan Salama, Linda Tarm
Treasurer: Prof Tim Bowen
Non-member Trustees: Laura Meaden and Mark Froud
Patient council
The UK Kidney Association patient council helps to connect us and the work we are doing with people whose lives are directly affected by kidney disease. It meets face to face quarterly to help produce patient information, encourage patients to become involved in kidney care and discuss how data is used.
Equality and diversity
We are committed to creating and sustaining a positive, fair and mutually supportive environment. We accept, respect and value people with diverse identities and backgrounds and believe our differences make us stronger and more effective in achieving our goals. We ensure appointments are made on the recommendation of a transparent, balanced and appropriate panel, are made on the basis of merit, and encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.