All properties of the institute belong to the LaRRI Trust - a charitable and educational trust administered and managed by a board of trustees, headed by a chairperson. Currently LaRRI's board consists of former and current trade unionists, a legal practitioner and an academic/gender activist.

The board of trustees supervises the work of LaRRI, appoints and dismisses staff, controls the expenditure and all assets of the institute. LaRRI's day-to-day operations are managed by the director and 6 full-time staff members. In addition, LaRRI utilises contract staff for specific projects.