The London Renters Union is run by its members. We aim to hold regular member forums and all member assemblies to decide strategy and policies. The union’s coordinating group helps keep the union going in between those meetings.

The role of the coordinating group is to: 

• Support effective coordination between branches and working groups
• Uphold the values of the union, and ensure they are being upheld by branches, working groups and members
• Oversee the implementation of decisions of all member meetings
• Develop and oversee union strategies and policies in accordance with the values, objectives and democratic decisions of the union
• Support the development of new branches
• Ensure the sound management of the union’s financial resources
• Ensure appropriate processes are in place for the management of union staff and the protection of personal information held by the union.

Coordinating group membership

Newham & Leytonstone branch representatives: Sana Y and Shelly H
Lewisham: George B
Hackney: currently vacant

Outreach working group coordinators: Anouska S & Jacob W
Communications: Bethan S & Fraser A
Member support: Theo B & Lucy G
Structure and process: Jacob S
Fundraising: Ed L

For the first year of the London Renters Union, a number of people were invited to be members because of their experience and/or because they represent the organisations that set up the London Renters Union. They will be members until March 2019. Those people are: Clare W, Heather K, Katya N, Anabel B,

Non-voting members invited to meetings until March 2019 for their experience: Moussa A and Jacob M.