Governance Documents

Articles of Association 
DSU proudly works hard to run as a professional charity for our beneficiaries, students. Our Articles of Association outline how we remain compliant under our lawful duties and how our Trustee Board works, but we also strive to adhere to the NCVO Charity Ethical Principles in our work.  


Bye-Laws 
This document outlines how we enact student policy, governance related to student groups plus our student council, representation and democratic practices.  


Code of Conduct 
Every DMU student is automatically a member of DSU and as such we expect a certain level of behavior that is outlined in this document. This is always viewed in line with DMU student code of conduct and regulations.  


DSU Student-Voted Policies 
All current policies that are voted on at Student Council can be found here.  


Student Charter 
This Student Charter has been created collaboratively – by De Montfort University (DMU), by De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU), and by DMU students themselves, who will be encouraged to take an active role in its continuing development and success. The Student Charter sets out what we expect from each other, as partners in our scholarly community. 


Impact Report (including Audited Accounts) 
Every year the students' union is required, by law, to show how we spend the money we receive from the university and how the work we do positively impacts all of our members. We show this through our Impact Report and Audited Accounts. 

2023/24 Impact Report  

2022/23 Impact Report 

2021/22 Impact Report 

2019/20 Impact Report 

2018/19 Impact Report 

2017/18 Impact Report 

2016/17 Impact Report 


Annual Report and Financial Statements 


Annual Members Meeting  


Safeguarding Policy 


Dignity at Work Policy  


Student Volunteer Policy  


Health & Safety Policy  


Complaints Policy & Procedure
This policy relates to students, partners or members of the public wishing to make a complaint against DSU. Please read the policy thoroughly before submission and use the template provided. DSU will not hear complaints from parties who have not read the policy and used the templates.  

If you’re a student and wish to make a complaint about DMU, we recommend you book an appointment with our Advice team who can talk you through the procedure or follow DMUs procedure on their website.  

If you’re a member of the public with a complaint about DMU or DMU students, we are unable to assist you, and you must contact the university directly.