At NSEMM, we strive to stay true to our values and supporting the communities we serve to build something sustainable. We’re committed to being transparent and responsible in everything we do, ensuring our work makes a real, lasting difference.
Board of Trustees
Our trustees are responsible for setting our strategy, safeguarding our mission, and ensuring we meet all our legal, ethical, and financial obligations. As a student-led organisation, our board combines fresh perspectives with diverse academic expertise spanning college and university education. Our Student and Parent Ambassadors provide valuable community insight but are not involved in the day-to-day running of the charity.
Professional Experience: Emergency Medical Advisor within the Ambulance Service, handling urgent calls across five counties and providing rapid triage. Previously served as 111/IUC Trainer at London Ambulance Service with no faults in call audits.
Current and Previous Experience: President of the A Cappella Society and Lead Welcome Mentor at University of Nottingham Students’ Union, providing first-responder support during Freshers events. Co-founded the East Midlands Community Education Network and partnered with Imperial College London for British Sign Language training.
NSEMM Leadership: Co-founded NSEMM during sixth form and leads our safeguarding framework, ensuring robust protection for all beneficiaries through comprehensive oversight and policy development.
Current and Previous Experience: Science Outreach Ambassador at the University of Nottingham and Youth Representative for Nottinghamshire with the British Trust for Ornithology. Serves as Wollaton Park Ranger and Conservation Volunteer with Nottingham City Council, protecting Red Deer and educating visitors.
Educational Advocacy: Events Co-ordinator and Photographer for University of Nottingham Students’ Union, and Vice President of UoNSU A Cappella Society. Qualified in falconry and works as a wildlife photographer focusing on British birds.
NSEMM Leadership: Co-founded NSEMM during sixth form, driving operational excellence and strategic partnerships that enhance educational accessibility and environmental awareness.
Professional Experience: Extensive background in policy research, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement, with proven success in government relations and advocacy work.
NSEMM Leadership: Leads external relations strategy and brings philosophical rigor to governance decisions, with particular expertise in researching and addressing educational access barriers.
Community Role: Serves as one of NSEMM’s Student Ambassadors, providing authentic insight into the challenges and opportunities facing further education students.
NSEMM Leadership: Ensures governance remains connected to the broader educational landscape beyond universities, bringing fresh perspectives on accessibility and inclusion.
Financial Experience: President of the Maths Society and previously Treasurer, demonstrating financial management skills through budgeting and fundraising for events. Secured gold sponsorship enhancing the society’s financial stability.
Professional Development: Finance and Fundraising team member for Enactus Nottingham’s Mint Personal Finance Project, conducting market research and identifying funding opportunities through cascade funding and sponsorships.
NSEMM Leadership: Passionate about contributing to NSEMM’s financial stability and growth, bringing analytical skills and fundraising experience to support the charity’s mission.
Care Experience: Previously worked as a domiciliary carer providing patient care and support, developing deep understanding of healthcare needs and family support systems.
Parent Perspective: Mature student and mother bringing authentic parent voice to governance, understanding the challenges families face in accessing educational support and healthcare services.
NSEMM Leadership: Member of the College of Paramedics, studying towards Paramedic Science, and passionate about making healthcare and education accessible to all families.
How We’re Governed
NSEMM is a student-led non-profit organisation governed by a volunteer board of trustees. Founded in 2021 by current co-founders Adrian Angol-Henry and Socks Ansell during their sixth form studies, we operate in accordance with the Charity Governance Code to ensure the highest standards of accountability and transparency.
Student-Led Innovation
Our unique governance model combines the energy and innovation of student leadership with responsible charity governance. Decisions are made collectively at quarterly board meetings, with our co-founders bringing years of experience running NSEMM alongside fresh trustee perspectives from diverse academic backgrounds.
Our Governance Principles
Safeguarding Excellence
Protecting all beneficiaries through policies, regular training, and expert oversight led by our NHS-qualified Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Financial Stewardship
Responsible management of charitable funds with complete transparency, regular auditing, and public accountability to our community and stakeholders. Our financial overview and reinvestment strategy is included in our Impact Report.
Operational Excellence
Ensuring effective delivery of our charitable objectives through strategic planning, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision making.
Impact Measurement
Rigorous monitoring and reporting of our social impact to demonstrate value, guide future development, and ensure maximum benefit for young people.
Risk Management
Regular risk assessments conducted during board meetings to evaluate NSEMM’s performance and identify areas for improvement, ensuring robust governance oversight.
Board Performance
Annual board performance evaluation through our Impact Report, ensuring trustees remain effective and accountable in their governance responsibilities.
Authentic Student Voice
Maintaining genuine connection to current educational challenges through our student-led governance structure and diverse academic representation.
Inclusive Leadership
Representing learners across all educational levels from college through university, ensuring our governance reflects the diversity of those we serve.
Data Protection
Extensive data protection policies ensuring GDPR compliance and safeguarding of all personal information, detailed in our policy documentation.
Charity Registration Details
The National Society for Education, Mentoring and Media (NSEMM)
Registered charity in England and Wales
Charity Number: 1209673
The Charity Commission monitors NSEMM’s compliance with charity law and ensures we operate solely for charitable purposes.
NSEMM HQ
Suite 74, Unit 6 Sneinton Market
Gedling Street, Nottingham
NG1 1DS
Standards & Commitments
We align ourselves with national standards and ethical frameworks that reflect our commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and integrity. Our accreditations and commitments demonstrate our dedication to best practice in charity governance and social responsibility.
Current Accreditations
Disability Confident Committed – Committed to inclusive employment practices
The Halo Code Signatory – Supporting natural hair acceptance in education
Fundraising Regulator – Registered for ethical fundraising practices
NCVO Member – Part of the national voluntary sector community
Best Practice Commitments
NSPCC Safeguarding Assessment – Biannual evaluations
Charity Governance Code – Aligned with sector best practices
Quality Standards – Committed to continuous improvement
Fair Employment Practices – Paying above minimum wage rates
Development Goals
NCVO Trusted Charity Standard – Working towards certification
Living Wage Employer Status – Committed to achieving accreditation
Disability Confident Level 2 – Advancing inclusive recruitment
Governance Excellence – Continuous improvement in standards
Diversity & Inclusion – Enhanced practices across all operations
Safeguarding & Protection
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We conduct NSPCC safeguarding self-assessments every six months and maintain up-to-date policies that are regularly reviewed by our board to ensure the highest standards of protection for all beneficiaries.
Our Safeguarding Promise
We are committed to creating safe environments for all beneficiaries, with robust procedures for reporting concerns and comprehensive training for all staff and volunteers. Every interaction with NSEMM should be positive, safe, and empowering for young people.
Safeguarding Framework
Regular Assessment
Full risk assessments across all activities with continuous monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of our safeguarding practices.
Clear Policies
Detailed safeguarding procedures that are accessible, well-understood by all staff, and regularly updated to reflect best practice.
Mandatory Training
All staff and volunteers receive in-depth, personalised safeguarding training before engaging with beneficiaries, with regular refresher sessions.
Safe Reporting
Clear, confidential reporting procedures with immediate escalation protocols when concerns are raised about any aspect of safeguarding.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Report a Concern:
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please visit our dedicated safeguarding page for immediate contact information and reporting procedures.
Governance Documents
Access all our governance documents, policies, and transparency records. We believe in complete openness about our operations, decisions, and impact to ensure accountability to our community and stakeholders.
Complete Transparency Promise
We believe in full accountability to our community. All governance documents, financial decisions, and strategic planning records are publicly accessible, ensuring complete transparency in our operations. This commitment to openness empowers our stakeholders with the information they need to understand how NSEMM operates and makes decisions. We adhere to the highest standards of governance, diversity, and sustainability in all our operations.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about how NSEMM is governed or would like further information about our trustees, policies, or governance procedures, we’re here to help and provide the transparency you deserve.
Contact Our Governance Team
For governance-related inquiries, policy questions, trustee information, or any concerns about how NSEMM operates, please use our main contact page where you can reach the appropriate team member who can assist you.
We Value Your Voice
Community feedback is essential to our governance. Your input helps us maintain the highest standards and continuously improve how we serve young people across the UK. We welcome questions, suggestions, and constructive feedback that helps us become a better organisation.