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Revision as of 13:30, 10 January 2015
(This document was adopted by the Board at their meeting of 24th September 2014)
Who is a Member of Freegle Ltd?
Someone who has been admitted to membership at the Board’s discretion, and who has paid a subscription. Only Members can vote in Freegle polls.
Who can be a Member of Freegle Ltd?
Anyone aged over 16 who supports our objects and is an owner, moderator or other volunteer for a Freegle affiliated local group, or who is a volunteer for Freegle, can be a Member.
What is the Membership subscription?
A nominal amount paid by each Member for a share in Freegle Ltd - currently £1. Each Member has one share.
How can I become a Member?
The Board approves Application for Membership forms - <link to form> - and you will then receive notification of your membership and details of your share certificate.
How do I or why would I stop being a Member?
There are several ways that your membership can be terminated:
- If you request the return of or don’t pay your membership fee.
- If you give notice in writing to the Secretary that you wish to resign as a Member.
- If you are no longer active as an owner, moderator or volunteer (if you were accepted into membership on that basis).
- If you die, are wound up or go into liquidation.
- If you are expelled in accordance with the Rules
Do I have any responsibilities as a Member?
- You will need to participate in general meetings and take an active interest in Freegle.
- You have a duty to respect the confidential nature of the business decisions taken by Freegle.
- Your liability to Freegle in respect of any debts is limited to the value of your share - £1.
What are general meetings and how do I participate?
These are meetings for Members - all Members are entitled to attend, participate and vote . They are held in accordance with the Rules and are held online. The types of meeting are General Meeting, Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting.
Links:
- Amendments to this document - refer to Document Approval Policy
- Link (to be added) to membership application form
