Charitable status
The University as a charity
As a Higher Education Corporation, the University has “exempt charity” status, which derives from the Charities Act 1993 (subsequently consolidated in the Charities Act 2011). Exempt charities benefit from charitable status but are not registered with the Charity Commission.
The University is subject to regulation by the Higher Education Funding Council for England which, since 1 June 2010, has been the principal regulator of those higher education institutions (HEIs) in England that are exempt charities.
Charitable objects
In accordance with its powers under the Education Reform Act 1988, the objects of the University are the provision of higher and further education, undertaking research and publishing the results of that research.
In the context of those objects, the University’s mission is to deliver education and research that shape lives and society.
Constitutional documents
The main constitutional documents of the University are its Instrument and Articles of Government 
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The current Articles came into effect on 1 August 2011. For reference, the previous version (with a note of the changes approved by the Privy Council) is available to download.
Financial Statements
As part of its regulatory obligations, the University publishes its fully audited Financial Statements on an annual basis.
Trustees
The members of the University’s Board of Governors are also the Trustees of the University as a charity.
Details of other charity trusteeships held by members of the Board of Governors are also available .
See the Board of Governors page for further information about members of the Board of Governors.
Title and correspondence address
The University’s official legal title is the Nottingham Trent University. It is also known informally as NTU.
The University’s correspondence address is:
Nottingham Trent University
Burton Street
Nottingham
NG1 4BU
Queries relating to constitutional and charity-related matters should be addressed to Governance Services at the above address.
