The Covid-19 pandemic is a "black swan" event and
lockdown, social distancing and self isolation are the immediate
consequences for individuals.
There are, however, clear implications for all types of
organisations – as has been seen in the news over the past
weeks. University teaching has all but ended and decisions
are having to be taken about summer term and examinations for
students.
Students' unions are of course charities and their trustees
are responsible for actively managing risk. Although SUs
won't have prepared specifically for the current circumstances
they should have had in place a disaster management plan. The
Charity Commission has extensive and helpful guidance to be found
about handling risk at
CC 26 - Charities and Risk Management.
