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The Board appoints the following Portfolio Leads. The current Leads are detailed on [[Freegle Board]].

===== Lead for Technology & Innovation =====
* Primary Focus: Digital Platform and Infrastructure.
* Key Responsibilities: Acting as the Board-level liaison for technical volunteers and developers.
** Ensuring the platform roadmap aligns with the organisation’s strategic goals.
** Overseeing data security and GDPR compliance.
* Success looks like: A stable, modern platform that meets user needs safely.

===== Lead for Volunteer Engagement =====
* Primary Focus: Community Health and Retention.
* Key Responsibilities: Ensuring Freegle volunteers (moderators, etc.) feel supported and heard.
** Overseeing the implementation of the Volunteer Code of Conduct.
** Developing strategies to recruit new volunteers in areas of need.
* Success looks like: High volunteer morale and a diverse, active community of helpers.

===== Lead for Fundraising & Partnerships =====
* Primary Focus: Income Generation and Sustainability.
* Key Responsibilities: Leading the development of a rolling 12-month Fundraising Strategy.
** Identifying grant opportunities and corporate partners that align with Freegle’s values.
** Oversight of donor journeys and individual giving appeals.
* Success looks like: A diversified income stream that reduces reliance on any single source.

===== Lead for Communications & PR =====
* Primary Focus: Brand, Voice, and Visibility.
* Key Responsibilities: Protecting and promoting Freegle’s reputation in the UK.
** Overseeing social media strategy and public-facing campaigns.
** Ensuring consistent messaging across all platform communications.
* Success looks like: Increased public awareness of Freegle and positive media coverage.

===== Lead for Legal, Risk & Safeguarding =====
* Primary Focus: Organisational Protection.
* Key Responsibilities: Maintaining the organisational Risk Register.
** Ensuring safeguarding policies are up-to-date and robust.
** Advising the Board on legal liabilities and insurance requirements.
* Success looks like: A Board that is aware of its risks and has clear plans to mitigate them.

===== Lead for Impact & Strategy =====
* Primary Focus: Measuring Success and Future-Proofing.
* Key Responsibilities: Defining the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for the organisation (e.g., tonnes diverted from landfill).
** Leading the annual strategy review process.
** Ensuring that "Impact Data" is available to support fundraising and PR efforts.
** Success looks like: Clear evidence that Freegle is achieving its environmental and social goals.

Links:
* [[People & Growth Working Group]]
* [[Finance and Risk Working Group]]
* [[Operations & Tech Working Group]]

[[category:Freegle Board]] [[category:Freegle Organisation]]

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