Newly formed in 2007 from the merger of St Martins College (in Lancaster, Ambleside and Carlisle), Cumbria Institute of the Arts and UCLan's Cumbria sites, the Students' Union operates five offices across the Cumbria and North Lancashire area serving over 15,000 members. With five full time sabbatical officers, 40+ part time officers supported by full time and part time staff, the Union runs services such as The Advice Service, Volunteering and representation alongside facilities as Union Bars, sports and activities and Shops.