Governance structure

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is a company limited by guarantee.

Members meet at the Annual General Meeting where they elect the Board of Trustees.

It is the Board’s responsibility to bring independent judgement to bear on issues of strategy, performance, resources and standards of conduct.

The Board of Trustees conducts its business through a number of formal committees. Each committee has terms of reference that have been approved by the Board.

Patron

LSTM is honoured to have Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal KG KT GCVO as Patron.

She succeeded her father, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, in 1991. LSTM has enjoyed Royal Patronage since 1932 when HM King George VI became LSTM’s first Patron.

Chancellor

The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University and undertakes important ambassadorial duties, promoting LSTM’s work across the world

Vice-Presidents

LSTM’s Vice-Presidents are distinguished individuals drawn from the field of academia, business and politics and are committed to assisting LSTM in fulfilling its mission. They willingly give their help and advice and support in approaches for charitable donations.