New Groups Team (NGT) Remit - Revision history

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	This remit was adopted by the Board at their meeting of 29th October 2014.		This remit was adopted by the Board at their meeting of 29th October 2014.

	A minor change in the Remit section was approved by the Operations Team 25th November 2025.		A minor change in the Remit section was approved by the Operations Team on 25th November 2025.

	~~The Team was renamed from Group Affiliation Team (GAT) to New Groups Team (NGT) in June 2019.~~

			The Team was renamed from Group Affiliation Team (GAT) to New Groups Team (NGT) in June 2019.

	===Working Space and Contact===		===Working Space and Contact===
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	Contact with the team can be made via email at newgroups@ilovefreegle.org		Contact with the team can be made via email at newgroups@ilovefreegle.org

	NGT uses a confidential ~~google~~ spreadsheet to record key data on all applications.		NGT uses a confidential Google spreadsheet to record key data on all applications.

	===Role===		===Role===
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	*To ask the most active re-use groups which already cover the area if they would like to discuss the possibility of affiliating with Freegle instead of a new group being formed.		*To ask the most active re-use groups which already cover the area if they would like to discuss the possibility of affiliating with Freegle instead of a new group being formed.
	*To take into account the geography, demography and population size which is likely to support the ethos of Freegle as a local resource.		*To take into account the geography, demography and population size which is likely to support the ethos of Freegle as a local resource.
	*To consult with, as appropriate, the Board, Freegle Central Group, Development Working Group and neighbouring groups.		*To consult with, as appropriate, the Board, Freegle Central Group, Development Working Group and neighbouring groups.
	*To process applications for affiliation in accordance with agreed procedures.		*To process applications for affiliation in accordance with agreed procedures.
	*To give monthly reports to Freegle UK Central Group with statistics of enquiries and pending, rejected and approved applications. The Report links to be listed on the Freegle Wiki for reference, [[NGT Reports]].		*To give monthly reports to Freegle UK Central Group with statistics of enquiries and pending, rejected and approved applications. The Report links to be listed on the Freegle Wiki for reference, [[NGT Reports]].
	*To ensure that groups approved by NGT are listed on the Freegle website and launched appropriately.		*To ensure that groups approved by NGT are listed on the Freegle website and launched appropriately.
	*To deal with all affiliation enquiries from within the UK; NGT does not have a mandate to approve groups outside the UK.		*To deal with all affiliation enquiries from within the UK; NGT does not have a mandate to approve groups outside the UK.
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	===Membership===		===Membership===
	The current members can be found in the Teams section on ~~Modtools~~.		The current members can be found in the Teams section on ModTools.

	If NGT need additional team members, the vacancy will be advertised on Freegle UK Central Group and/or NGT will approach likely candidates. Any Freegle Volunteer can apply and also have the opportunity to log their interest at any time via the Volunteer Coordinator. NGT will record the selection process/rationale and will decide who they would like to join the team. This decision must have the support of all of the NGT members. The name(s) will be put forward to the Board for ratification and the decision will then be final. A list of the names of suitable candidates who were not selected will be retained by NGT and the Board for consideration for future vacancies.~~<br>~~		If NGT need additional team members, the vacancy will be advertised on Freegle UK Central Group and/or NGT will approach likely candidates. Any Freegle Volunteer can apply and also have the opportunity to log their interest at any time via the Volunteer Coordinator. NGT will record the selection process/rationale and will decide who they would like to join the team. This decision must have the support of all of the NGT members. The name(s) will be put forward to the Board for ratification and the decision will then be final. A list of the names of suitable candidates who were not selected will be retained by NGT and the Board for consideration for future vacancies.
	The Board will have access to the Team group via ownership with an ilovefreegle.org email address (newgroups@ilovefreegle.org).		The Board will have access to the Team group via ownership with an ilovefreegle.org email address (newgroups@ilovefreegle.org).

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	====Conflict of Interest====		====Conflict of Interest====
	Any member of NGT who believes they have any conflict of interest in respect of a particular group affiliation application will not be part of the decision making process for that group but can provide local background if required.		Any member of NGT who believes they have any conflict of interest in respect of a particular group affiliation application will not be part of the decision-making process for that group but can provide local background if required.

	===Links===		===Links===
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	*The background references to the formation of this Role and Remit are given in the New Groups Team Footnotes		*The background references to the formation of this Role and Remit are given in the New Groups Team Footnotes
	*[[NGT Reports]]		*[[NGT Reports]]
	* START Database https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NrvgA6hcQksAALu1DlcnQ5HHCMhCM5BunKWSyWkAGVg/edit#gid=0		*START Database https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NrvgA6hcQksAALu1DlcnQ5HHCMhCM5BunKWSyWkAGVg/edit#gid=0
	* Mapping (core areas) https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=z3QxddVyQKt8.ksh6aGRwyz-k		*Mapping (core areas) https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=z3QxddVyQKt8.ksh6aGRwyz-k
	* AF replies: https://docs..google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V1e9WkkqU1zYE-tnKdobvRSFOhdhps5D4FD5BWMvKlU/edit?pli=1#gid=1551852749		*AF replies: https://docs..google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V1e9WkkqU1zYE-tnKdobvRSFOhdhps5D4FD5BWMvKlU/edit?pli=1#gid=1551852749
	* Questionnaire Replies (moves): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wxEFuXtgW9hLzZ9_716zqJNg0X16RAU3tC81pGvYCzw/edit#gid=1028509562		*Questionnaire Replies (moves): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wxEFuXtgW9hLzZ9_716zqJNg0X16RAU3tC81pGvYCzw/edit#gid=1028509562
	* Stats https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KcHBnA8LzgqxzFBst8q6p12ty8RBrDpJ5kiyoU_VLNY/edit#gid=205828918		*Stats https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KcHBnA8LzgqxzFBst8q6p12ty8RBrDpJ5kiyoU_VLNY/edit#gid=205828918
	*Native Group Launch Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RIJloycGpyoa5jba-kSa2rliC7a61FmpGktWSiLXRo		*Native Group Launch Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RIJloycGpyoa5jba-kSa2rliC7a61FmpGktWSiLXRo
	*[[Glossary]]		*[[Glossary]]
	*Previous Freegle UK document: Group Affiliation Team Role Remit Membership		*Previous Freegle UK document: Group Affiliation Team Role Remit Membership

	[[~~category~~:~~Policies, Procedures, Remits~~]]		[[Category:Organisation & Governance]]
	[[~~category~~:New Groups Team~~\|Remit~~]]		[[Category:New Groups Team]]
			[[Category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]]

Jacky at 22:46, 26 November 2025

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	This remit was adopted by the Board at their meeting of 29th October 2014.		This remit was adopted by the Board at their meeting of 29th October 2014.

			A minor change in the Remit section was approved by the Operations Team 25th November 2025.

	The Team was renamed from Group Affiliation Team (GAT) to New Groups Team (NGT) in June 2019.		The Team was renamed from Group Affiliation Team (GAT) to New Groups Team (NGT) in June 2019.

Jacky: /* Links */

2025-11-26T22:44:48Z

Links

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	*Native Group Launch Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RIJloycGpyoa5jba-kSa2rliC7a61FmpGktWSiLXRo		*Native Group Launch Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RIJloycGpyoa5jba-kSa2rliC7a61FmpGktWSiLXRo
	*[[Glossary]]		*[[Glossary]]
	*Previous Freegle UK document: Group Affiliation Team Role Remit ~~Membershi~~		*Previous Freegle UK document: Group Affiliation Team Role Remit Membership

	[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]]		[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]]
	[[category:New Groups Team\|Remit]]		[[category:New Groups Team\|Remit]]

Jacky at 22:43, 26 November 2025

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	*To assess applications for new or existing groups to affiliate with Freegle.		*To assess applications for new or existing groups to affiliate with Freegle.
	*To ask the most active re-use groups which already cover the area if they would like to discuss the possibility of affiliating with Freegle instead of a new group being formed.		*To ask the most active re-use groups which already cover the area if they would like to discuss the possibility of affiliating with Freegle instead of a new group being formed.
	*To ~~consult with local Freegle groups, whilst researching and taking~~ into account the geography, demography and population size which is likely to support the ethos of Freegle as a local resource.		*To take into account the geography, demography and population size which is likely to support the ethos of Freegle as a local resource.
	*To consult with, as appropriate, the Board, Freegle UK Central Group ~~and the~~ Development Working Group.		*To consult with, as appropriate, the Board, Freegle Central Group, Development Working Group and neighbouring groups.
	*To process applications for affiliation in accordance with agreed procedures.		*To process applications for affiliation in accordance with agreed procedures.
	*To give monthly reports to Freegle UK Central Group with statistics of enquiries and pending, rejected and approved applications. The Report links to be listed on the Freegle Wiki for reference, [[NGT Reports]].		*To give monthly reports to Freegle UK Central Group with statistics of enquiries and pending, rejected and approved applications. The Report links to be listed on the Freegle Wiki for reference, [[NGT Reports]].

Neville Reid: /* Links */ sort key

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Links: sort key

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	*Previous Freegle UK document: Group Affiliation Team Role Remit Membershi		*Previous Freegle UK document: Group Affiliation Team Role Remit Membershi

	[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]][[category:New Groups Team]]		[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]]
			[[category:New Groups Team\|Remit]]

Jacky: /* Selection Criteria */

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Selection Criteria

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	*Ability to research and understand different areas of the UK		*Ability to research and understand different areas of the UK

	Unsuccessful applicants will be notified and private feedback can be requested from ~~the GAT~~.		Unsuccessful applicants will be notified and private feedback can be requested from NGT.

	====Conflict of Interest====		====Conflict of Interest====

Neville Reid: Protected "New Groups Team (NGT) Remit": Board-approved page ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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Protected "New Groups Team (NGT) Remit": Board-approved page ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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Neville Reid: /* Working Space and Contact */ previous Yahoo group link is no longer useful

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Working Space and Contact: previous Yahoo group link is no longer useful

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	===Working Space and Contact===		===Working Space and Contact===
	The current working space for NGT is http://Freegle-New-Groups@groups.io ~~(previously http://groups~~.~~yahoo.com/group/newgroupsforfreegle)~~		The current working space for NGT is http://Freegle-New-Groups@groups.io.

	Contact with the team can be made via email at newgroups@ilovefreegle.org		Contact with the team can be made via email at newgroups@ilovefreegle.org

Jacky: /* Working Space and Contact */

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Working Space and Contact

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	===Working Space and Contact===		===Working Space and Contact===
	The current working space for NGT is http:// Freegle-New-Groups@groups.io (previously http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newgroupsforfreegle)		The current working space for NGT is http://Freegle-New-Groups@groups.io (previously http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newgroupsforfreegle)

	Contact with the team can be made via email at newgroups@ilovefreegle.org		Contact with the team can be made via email at newgroups@ilovefreegle.org

Jacky: /* Membership */

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Membership

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	If NGT need additional team members, the vacancy will be advertised on Freegle UK Central Group and/or NGT will approach likely candidates. Any Freegle Volunteer can apply and also have the opportunity to log their interest at any time via the Volunteer Coordinator. NGT will record the selection process/rationale and will decide who they would like to join the team. This decision must have the support of all of the NGT members. The name(s) will be put forward to the Board for ratification and the decision will then be final. A list of the names of suitable candidates who were not selected will be retained by NGT and the Board for consideration for future vacancies.<br>		If NGT need additional team members, the vacancy will be advertised on Freegle UK Central Group and/or NGT will approach likely candidates. Any Freegle Volunteer can apply and also have the opportunity to log their interest at any time via the Volunteer Coordinator. NGT will record the selection process/rationale and will decide who they would like to join the team. This decision must have the support of all of the NGT members. The name(s) will be put forward to the Board for ratification and the decision will then be final. A list of the names of suitable candidates who were not selected will be retained by NGT and the Board for consideration for future vacancies.<br>
	The Board will have access to the Team group via ownership with an ilovefreegle.org email address.		The Board will have access to the Team group via ownership with an ilovefreegle.org email address (newgroups@ilovefreegle.org).

	====Selection Criteria====		====Selection Criteria====