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Current Freegle Board of Directors

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	In order of last name, the current people elected to the Freegle Board are:		In order of last name, the current people elected to the Freegle Board are:

			*John Carroll - co-opted 16th July 2026

	*Cat Fletcher - elected February 2014, re-elected August 2015, October 2017, November 2020 and 7th September 2023		*Cat Fletcher - elected February 2014, re-elected August 2015, October 2017, November 2020 and 7th September 2023

Jacky: /* Current Freegle Board of Directors */

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Current Freegle Board of Directors

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	As of 24th September 2025, there are two vacancies for external independent Directors, who need not be Members and are selected for their particular skills and/or experience.		As of 24th September 2025, there are two vacancies for external independent Directors, who need not be Members and are selected for their particular skills and/or experience.

	Update: Sandra Llewelyn resigned from the Board on 6th February 2026, which ~~creates~~ one vacancy. The Board has the option to co-opt a Member to fill this vacancy, term of office to end at the next AGM.		Update: Sandra Llewelyn resigned from the Board on 6th February 2026, which created one vacancy. The Board has the option to co-opt a Member to fill this vacancy, term of office to end at the next AGM.

	''Rule 58. At no time must the number of co-opted individuals comprise more than one-third of the Board of Directors.''		''Rule 58. At no time must the number of co-opted individuals comprise more than one-third of the Board of Directors.''

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	In order of last name, the current people elected to the Freegle Board are:		In order of last name, the current people elected to the Freegle Board are:

	*Cat Fletcher - elected February 2014, re-elected August 2015, October 2017, November 2020 and 7th September 2023		*Cat Fletcher - elected February 2014, re-elected August 2015, October 2017, November 2020 and 7th September 2023

	*Matthew Fletcher - elected 6th September 2024		*Matthew Fletcher - elected 6th September 2024
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	*Jen Williams - elected 22nd October 2021 and re-elected 6th September 2024		*Jen Williams - elected 22nd October 2021 and re-elected 6th September 2024

	*Natasha Townsend- elected 24th September 2025		*Natasha Townsend - elected 24th September 2025

			As of 24th September 2025, there are two vacancies for external independent Directors, who need not be Members and are selected for their particular skills and/or experience.

			Update: Sandra Llewelyn resigned from the Board on 6th February 2026, which creates one vacancy. The Board has the option to co-opt a Member to fill this vacancy, term of office to end at the next AGM.
	~~As of 24th September 2025 , there are two vacancies for external independent Directors who need not be Members and are selected for their particular skills and/or experience.~~

	Update: Sandra Llewelyn resigned from the Board on 6th February 2026, which creates one vacancy. The Board has the option to co-opt a Member to fill this vacancy, term of office to end at the next AGM.

	''Rule 58. At no time must the number of co-opted individuals comprise more than one-third of the Board of Directors.''		''Rule 58. At no time must the number of co-opted individuals comprise more than one-third of the Board of Directors.''

			(See [[Board Elections]] for links on the most recent election.)
			(See [[Board History]] for more information about previous Directors etc.)
	(See [[Board Elections]] for links on the most recent election)~~<br>~~
	(See [[Board History]] for more information about previous Directors etc)

	===Responsibilities===		===Responsibilities===

	Directors are also Trustees of Freegle. http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/trustees-staff-and-volunteers/trustee-role/becoming-a-trustee/ explains what is involved in being a Trustee.		Directors are also Trustees of Freegle. http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/trustees-staff-and-volunteers/trustee-role/becoming-a-trustee/ explains what is involved in being a Trustee.

	Board and Member activities are subject to the adopted [[Rules]] of Freegle.		Board and Member activities are subject to the adopted [[Rules]] of Freegle.
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	===Officers and Roles===		===Officers and Roles===

	The Board elects Directors to be Officers. The Rules state: ''Rule 82. The Board shall elect from among their own number a chairperson and Secretary and such other Officers as they may from time to time decide. These Officers shall have such duties and rights as may be bestowed on them by the Board or by law and any Officer appointed may be removed by the Board. A serving Officer who is not re- elected to the Board at the annual general meeting shall nevertheless continue in office until the first Board meeting following the annual general meeting.''		The Board elects Directors to be Officers. The Rules state: ''Rule 82. The Board shall elect from among their own number a chairperson and Secretary and such other Officers as they may from time to time decide. These Officers shall have such duties and rights as may be bestowed on them by the Board or by law and any Officer appointed may be removed by the Board. A serving Officer who is not re-elected to the Board at the annual general meeting shall nevertheless continue in office until the first Board meeting following the annual general meeting.''

	The current elected appointments are:		The current elected appointments are:
	* [[Board Chairman]] - Neil Morris, email [mailto:chair@ilovefreegle.org chair@ilovefreegle.org]		*[[Board Chairman]] - Neil Morris, email [mailto:chair@ilovefreegle.org chair@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Society Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman, email [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org]		*[[Society Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman, email [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Finance Role Remits\|Finance Director]] - Matthew Fletcher, email [mailto:finance@ilovefreegle.org finance@ilovefreegle.org]		*[[Finance Role Remits\|Finance Director]] - Matthew Fletcher, email [mailto:finance@ilovefreegle.org finance@ilovefreegle.org]

			The Board appoints (from April 2026 [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-board-news-april-2026/9619]) [[Board Portfolio Roles]]. The current appointments are:
			*Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson [mailto:mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org]
			*Lead for Volunteer Engagement - Jen Williams [mailto:jen.williams@ilovefreegle.org jen.williams@ilovefreegle.org]
			*Lead for Fundraising & Partnerships - Natasha Townsend [mailto:natasha.townsend@ilovefreegle.org natasha.townsend@ilovefreegle.org]
			*Lead for Communications & PR - Cat Fletcher [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]
			*Lead for Legal, Risk & Safeguarding - Bill Hopkinson [mailto:bill.hopkinson@ilovefreegle.org bill.hopkinson@ilovefreegle.org], or for safeguarding issues [mailto:safeguarding@ilovefreegle.org safeguarding@ilovefreegle.org]
			*Lead for Impact & Strategy - vacant (covered presently by Natasha with assistance from Neil)

	~~The Board appoints (from April 2026 [[https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-board-news-april-2026/9619]]) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].~~		The Board also appoints other roles. The current appointments are:
	~~The current appointments are:~~		*[[Chief Technology Officer]] - Edward Hibbert, email [mailto:CTO@ilovefreegle.org CTO@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson [mailto:mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org]		*[[Head of Media]] - Cat Fletcher, email [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Volunteer Engagement - Jen Williams [[mailto:jen.williams@ilovefreegle.org @ilovefjen.williams@ilovefreegle.org]		*[[Board Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Fundraising & Partnerships - Natasha Townsend [mailto:natasha.townsend@ilovefreegle.org natasha.townsend@ilovefreegle.org]		*[[Finance Role Remits\|Treasurer]] - Jane Loveday [mailto:treasurer@ilovefreegle.org treasurer@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Communications & PR - Cat Fletcher [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]		*[[Ombudsman Remit\|Ombudsman]] - Jeni Mason [mailto:ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Legal, Risk & Safeguarding - Bill Hopkinson [mailto:bill.hopkinson@ilovefreegle.org bill.hopkinson@ilovefreegle.org] or, for safeguarding issues [mailto:safeguarding@ilovefreegle.org safeguarding@ilovefreegle.org]		*[[Returning Officer Remit\|Returning Officer]] - Jacky Barrett and Wendy Lishman [mailto:returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Impact & Strategy - vacant (covered presently by Natasha with assistance from Neil)


	The Board also appoints other roles:
	The current ~~appointment~~ are:
	* [[Chief Technology Officer]] - Edward Hibbert, email [mailto:CTO@ilovefreegle.org CTO@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Head of Media]] - Cat Fletcher, email [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Board Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Finance Role Remits\|Treasurer]] - Jane Loveday [mailto:treasurer@ilovefreegle.org treasurer@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Ombudsman Remit\|Ombudsman]] - Jeni Mason [mailto:ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Returning Officer Remit\|Returning Officer]] - Jacky Barrett and Wendy Lishman [mailto:returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org]

	===Retirement Cycle===		===Retirement Cycle===
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	From the [[Rules]]:		From the [[Rules]]:

	56. At the first annual general meeting all elected Directors shall stand down. At every		56. At the first annual general meeting all elected Directors shall stand down. At every subsequent annual general meeting one-third of the elected Directors, or if their number is not a multiple of three then the number nearest to one-third, shall retire from office. The Directors to retire shall be the Directors who have been longest in office since their last election. Where Directors have held office for the same amount of time, the Directors to retire shall be decided by lot. A retiring Director shall be eligible for re-election.
	subsequent annual general meeting one-third of the elected Directors, or if their
	number is not a multiple of three then the number nearest to one-third, shall retire from
	office. The Directors to retire shall be the Directors who have been longest in office
	since their last election. Where Directors have held office for the same amount of time
	the Directors to retire shall be decided by lot. A retiring Director shall be eligible for re-
	election.

	A Director may leave midterm under the [[Directors Ending Term of Office Procedure]].		A Director may leave midterm under the [[Directors Ending Term of Office Procedure]].
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	===Discussion Group===		===Discussion Group===

	The Board discussion group is at [https://groups.io/g/FreegleBoard/topics]		The Board discussion group is at https://groups.io/g/FreegleBoard/topics

	=== Meeting Cycles ===		===Meeting Cycles===
	* Full Board: Meets ~~Quarterly~~ (4 times per annum) for strategic and statutory business.		*Full Board: Meets quarterly (4 times per annum) for strategic and statutory business.
	* [[Working Groups]]: Meet ~~Monthly~~ to manage delivery and operations.		*[[Working Groups]]: Meet monthly to manage delivery and operations.
	* Annual Strategy Day: One in-person session for long-term visioning.		*Annual Strategy Day: One in-person session for long-term visioning.

	===Contact===		===Contact===

	Our Board can be contacted via [mailto:board@ilovefreegle.org board@ilovefreegle.org] or [mailto:directors@ilovefreegle.org directors@ilovefreegle.org]		Our Board can be contacted via [mailto:board@ilovefreegle.org board@ilovefreegle.org] or [mailto:directors@ilovefreegle.org directors@ilovefreegle.org]



	Link: [[Director Handbook]]		Link: [[Director Handbook]]

			[[Category:Organisation & Governance]]
	[[~~category~~:Freegle Board]]		[[Category:Freegle Board]]

Jacky at 18:19, 1 June 2026

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	===Responsibilities===		===Responsibilities===

	Directors are also Trustees of Freegle ~~Ltd~~. http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/trustees-staff-and-volunteers/trustee-role/becoming-a-trustee/ explains what is involved in being a Trustee.		Directors are also Trustees of Freegle. http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/trustees-staff-and-volunteers/trustee-role/becoming-a-trustee/ explains what is involved in being a Trustee.

	Board and Member activities are subject to the adopted [[Rules]] of Freegle.		Board and Member activities are subject to the adopted [[Rules]] of Freegle.

Jacky: /* Officers and Roles */

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Officers and Roles

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	The Board ~~also~~ appoints (from April 2026 [[https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-board-news-april-2026/9619]]) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].		The Board appoints (from April 2026 [[https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-board-news-april-2026/9619]]) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].
	The current appointments are:		The current appointments are:
	* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson [mailto:mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org]		* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson [mailto:mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org]
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	The Board also appoints roles:		The Board also appoints other roles:
	The current appointment are:		The current appointment are:
	* [[Chief Technology Officer]] - Edward Hibbert, email [mailto:CTO@ilovefreegle.org CTO@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Chief Technology Officer]] - Edward Hibbert, email [mailto:CTO@ilovefreegle.org CTO@ilovefreegle.org]
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	* [[Ombudsman Remit\|Ombudsman]] - Jeni Mason [mailto:ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Ombudsman Remit\|Ombudsman]] - Jeni Mason [mailto:ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Returning Officer Remit\|Returning Officer]] - Jacky Barrett and Wendy Lishman [mailto:returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Returning Officer Remit\|Returning Officer]] - Jacky Barrett and Wendy Lishman [mailto:returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org]


	===Retirement Cycle===		===Retirement Cycle===

Jacky at 14:33, 30 April 2026

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	The Board also appoints (from April 2026) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].		The Board also appoints (from April 2026 [[https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-board-news-april-2026/9619]]) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].
	The current appointments are:		The current appointments are:
	* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson [mailto:mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org]		* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson [mailto:mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org]

Jacky at 14:31, 30 April 2026

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	The Board also appoints (from April 2026) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].		The Board also appoints (from April 2026) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].
	The current appointments are:		The current appointments are:
	* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson		* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson [mailto:mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org mike.paterson@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Volunteer Engagement - Jen Williams		* Lead for Volunteer Engagement - Jen Williams [[mailto:jen.williams@ilovefreegle.org @ilovefjen.williams@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Fundraising & Partnerships - Natasha Townsend		* Lead for Fundraising & Partnerships - Natasha Townsend [mailto:natasha.townsend@ilovefreegle.org natasha.townsend@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Communications & PR - Cat Fletcher		* Lead for Communications & PR - Cat Fletcher [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Legal, Risk & Safeguarding - Bill Hopkinson		* Lead for Legal, Risk & Safeguarding - Bill Hopkinson [mailto:bill.hopkinson@ilovefreegle.org bill.hopkinson@ilovefreegle.org] or, for safeguarding issues [mailto:safeguarding@ilovefreegle.org safeguarding@ilovefreegle.org]
	* Lead for Impact & Strategy - vacant (covered presently by Natasha with assistance from Neil)		* Lead for Impact & Strategy - vacant (covered presently by Natasha with assistance from Neil)

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	* [[Chief Technology Officer]] - Edward Hibbert, email [mailto:CTO@ilovefreegle.org CTO@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Chief Technology Officer]] - Edward Hibbert, email [mailto:CTO@ilovefreegle.org CTO@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Head of Media]] - Cat Fletcher, email [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Head of Media]] - Cat Fletcher, email [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Board Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman		* [[Board Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Finance Role Remits\|Treasurer]] - Jane Loveday		* [[Finance Role Remits\|Treasurer]] - Jane Loveday [mailto:treasurer@ilovefreegle.org treasurer@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Ombudsman Remit\|Ombudsman]] - Jeni Mason		* [[Ombudsman Remit\|Ombudsman]] - Jeni Mason [mailto:ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org ombudsman@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Returning Officer Remit\|Returning Officer]] - Jacky Barrett and Wendy Lishman		* [[Returning Officer Remit\|Returning Officer]] - Jacky Barrett and Wendy Lishman [mailto:returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org returningofficer@ilovefreegle.org]


	===Retirement Cycle===		===Retirement Cycle===
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	===Contact===		===Contact===

	Our Board can be contacted via board@ilovefreegle.org or directors@ilovefreegle.org		Our Board can be contacted via [mailto:board@ilovefreegle.org board@ilovefreegle.org] or [mailto:directors@ilovefreegle.org directors@ilovefreegle.org]



	Link: [[Director Handbook]]		Link: [[Director Handbook]]

Jacky: /* Officers and Roles */

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Officers and Roles

Jacky: /* Meeting Cycles */

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Meeting Cycles

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	=== Meeting Cycles ===		=== Meeting Cycles ===
	* Full Board: Meets Quarterly (4 times per annum) for strategic and statutory business.		* Full Board: Meets Quarterly (4 times per annum) for strategic and statutory business.
	* Working Groups: Meet Monthly to manage delivery and operations.		* [[Working Groups]]: Meet Monthly to manage delivery and operations.
	* Annual Strategy Day: One in-person session for long-term visioning.		* Annual Strategy Day: One in-person session for long-term visioning.

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Board Meetings

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	The Board discussion group is at [https://groups.io/g/FreegleBoard/topics]		The Board discussion group is at [https://groups.io/g/FreegleBoard/topics]

	===~~Board Meetings~~===		=== Meeting Cycles ===
			* Full Board: Meets Quarterly (4 times per annum) for strategic and statutory business.
	~~The~~ Board ~~aims to meet quarterly, with discussion via online conferencing software such as Zoom or Teams. The timetable~~ for ~~meetings~~ and ~~minutes can be found from [[~~:~~category~~:~~Freegle Board Minutes]] The 'mechanics' of Board Meetings are detailed~~ in ~~[[Board Meeting Procedure]]. Board Working Groups will meet more often~~.		* Working Groups: Meet Monthly to manage delivery and operations.
			* Annual Strategy Day: One in-person session for long-term visioning.

	===Contact===		===Contact===

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	The Board elects Directors to be Officers. The Rules state: ''Rule 82. The Board shall elect from among their own number a chairperson and Secretary and such other Officers as they may from time to time decide. These Officers shall have such duties and rights as may be bestowed on them by the Board or by law and any Officer appointed may be removed by the Board. A serving Officer who is not re- elected to the Board at the annual general meeting shall nevertheless continue in office until the first Board meeting following the annual general meeting.''		The Board elects Directors to be Officers. The Rules state: ''Rule 82. The Board shall elect from among their own number a chairperson and Secretary and such other Officers as they may from time to time decide. These Officers shall have such duties and rights as may be bestowed on them by the Board or by law and any Officer appointed may be removed by the Board. A serving Officer who is not re- elected to the Board at the annual general meeting shall nevertheless continue in office until the first Board meeting following the annual general meeting.''
	~~Bill Hopkison~~
	The current elected appointments are:		The current elected appointments are:
	* [[Board Chairman]] - Neil Morris, email [mailto:chair@ilovefreegle.org chair@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Board Chairman]] - Neil Morris, email [mailto:chair@ilovefreegle.org chair@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Society Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman, email [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Society Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman, email [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Finance Role Remits\|Finance Director]] - ~~currently vacant~~, email [~~Jenmailto~~:finance@ilovefreegle.org finance@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Finance Role Remits\|Finance Director]] - Matthew Fletcher, email [mailto:finance@ilovefreegle.org finance@ilovefreegle.org]


	The Board also appoints (~~From~~ April 2026) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].		The Board also appoints (from April 2026) [[Board Portfolio Roles]].
	The current appointments are:		The current appointments are:
	* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson		* Lead for Technology & Innovation - Mike Paterson
	* Lead for Volunteer Engagement - Jen Williams		* Lead for Volunteer Engagement - Jen Williams
	* Lead for Fundraising & Partnerships -Natasha Townsend		* Lead for Fundraising & Partnerships - Natasha Townsend
	* Lead for Communications & PR - Cat Fletcher		* Lead for Communications & PR - Cat Fletcher
	* Lead for Legal, Risk & Safeguarding - Bill Hopkinson		* Lead for Legal, Risk & Safeguarding - Bill Hopkinson
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	The Board also appoints roles:		The Board also appoints roles:
	The current appointment are:		The current appointment are:
	* [[Chief Technology Officer]] - Edward Hibbert		* [[Chief Technology Officer]] - Edward Hibbert, email [mailto:CTO@ilovefreegle.org CTO@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Head of Media]] - Cat Fletcher, email [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]		* [[Head of Media]] - Cat Fletcher, email [mailto:media@ilovefreegle.org media@ilovefreegle.org]
	* [[Board Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman		* [[Board Secretary]] - Wendy Lishman