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Freegle is the only UK-run network facilitating the free re-use of legal goods via locally run web groups. We are a massive grass roots initiative that is leading environmentally positive action across the UK. In less than 6 months, since it was decided to have a unique network for the UK, we have topped the 1 million member mark. We are flourishing with over 245 independent groups spread throughout Scotland, Wales, NI and England. The amount of goods that we ensure are reused rather than thrown away is also happily growing.  
XXXX Freegle is an online group for locals to give away and get things for free. As long as whatever item you're giving away or asking for is legal, it'll be allowed on the group's listings. The XXXX group was started in MONTH/YEAR and has been flourishing for the past X months, as part of a UK-wide network of Freegle groups. There are NUMBER local members in YOUR AREA already - all busy giving away and getting stuff for free.


Freegling reduces landfill and incinerator fodder because Freegle members are
Freegle is a massive grassroots initiative leading environmentally positive individual action across the UK. There are over XXX ''(see the website's groups page to check the latest number)'' independent groups spread throughout Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, and over XXX ''(see the website's groups page to check the latest number)'' members. XXXX Freegle is part of a very popular modern activity: making good use of things we already have, by making sure that stuff isn't unnecessarily dumped at the tip or left lying around unused. You'd be amazed at what you can get rid of, and what you can get. The amount of goods we ensure are reused rather than thrown away is growing every day. It's really easy to be part of XXXX Freegle: you'll need access to a computer or phone and an email address. Upon joining the group, you'll receive easy instructions on how everything works and what to do. MOD'S NAME from WHERE... is your local group owner, and is a helpful and experienced Freegler who'll help you get started if you're new to it. Don't be shy - join up, it really is easy and fun.
Giving it away instead of throwing it away!


Freegle groups also foster community spirit, lessen mindless consumerism, assist the economically challenged, reduce the load on local councils and encourage a more sustainable lifestyle...all done locally by locals and all done for free.  
Freegle groups also foster community spirit, lessen consumerism, help the economically challenged, reduce the burden on local councils' resources, and encourage a more sustainable lifestyle - all done locally, by locals, and all done for free! So by joining the XXXX Freegle group, you may even meet neighbours and discover positive initiatives going on in your area along the way.


Freegle members can save money, time, energy and the planet - at the same time!
Whether you're an individual, a family, old or young, a local organisation, sports club, charity, rich or poor, or a business, you can benefit from joining and start to offer any unwanted items you have to other members of the XXXX group. Other members will get in touch if they're interested in the item you offer, and arrange to collect it from you. If there's something you're looking for, you can ask for that too - someone just may have what you need, and no longer want it themselves.


We encourage individuals, families, businesses, charities, households and other organisations to join their local Freegle group and start offering up any unwanted items (that they have and don't want) to other members in their group. Or if there’s some item members are looking for then they can ask for it on their Freegle group too.
Whether it's a TV, empty moving boxes, clothing, sports equipment, DIY materials, a household full of furniture, toys, books, some dishwasher tablets, office equipment, fresh squid or an old WWII shelter, it's possible to give it away or get it for free via XXXX Freegle, instead of it going to waste at the tip or languishing unused.


So whether it be a TV, empty moving boxes, clothing, sports equipment, DIY materials, a household full of furniture, some dishwasher tablets, office equipment, fresh squid or an old WWII shelter it is possible to give it away or get it for free via Freegle, instead of it going to waste at the tip or languishing unused.
Freegle members can save money, time, energy and the planet - all at the same time!
Freegle is organised by about 400 volunteers who have all helped to democratically establish the only successful UK re-use network. They are all passionate about providing a free and easy way for people to give and get stuff in their own area. We have been working together tirelessly these past 5 months to improve our groups and to establish a fair and appropriate re-use network especially for the UK.


So, if you’d like help us celebrate this awesome milestone or find out more, please contact:
XXXX Group's homepage: http://yourgroup's web address here or short link (e.g: http://freegle.in/Brighton )
Freegle Website (lots of useful information): http://www.ilovefreegle.org


Cat Fletcher: media@iLoveFreegle.org
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(Cat can also put you directly in touch with a Freegle Group volunteer in your local area)
 
Here is a generic press release you can use:
 
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Freegle: FREE Giving Locally Easily
 
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 17 July 2026

XXXX Freegle is an online group for locals to give away and get things for free. As long as whatever item you're giving away or asking for is legal, it'll be allowed on the group's listings. The XXXX group was started in MONTH/YEAR and has been flourishing for the past X months, as part of a UK-wide network of Freegle groups. There are NUMBER local members in YOUR AREA already - all busy giving away and getting stuff for free.

Freegle is a massive grassroots initiative leading environmentally positive individual action across the UK. There are over XXX (see the website's groups page to check the latest number) independent groups spread throughout Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, and over XXX (see the website's groups page to check the latest number) members. XXXX Freegle is part of a very popular modern activity: making good use of things we already have, by making sure that stuff isn't unnecessarily dumped at the tip or left lying around unused. You'd be amazed at what you can get rid of, and what you can get. The amount of goods we ensure are reused rather than thrown away is growing every day. It's really easy to be part of XXXX Freegle: you'll need access to a computer or phone and an email address. Upon joining the group, you'll receive easy instructions on how everything works and what to do. MOD'S NAME from WHERE... is your local group owner, and is a helpful and experienced Freegler who'll help you get started if you're new to it. Don't be shy - join up, it really is easy and fun.

Freegle groups also foster community spirit, lessen consumerism, help the economically challenged, reduce the burden on local councils' resources, and encourage a more sustainable lifestyle - all done locally, by locals, and all done for free! So by joining the XXXX Freegle group, you may even meet neighbours and discover positive initiatives going on in your area along the way.

Whether you're an individual, a family, old or young, a local organisation, sports club, charity, rich or poor, or a business, you can benefit from joining and start to offer any unwanted items you have to other members of the XXXX group. Other members will get in touch if they're interested in the item you offer, and arrange to collect it from you. If there's something you're looking for, you can ask for that too - someone just may have what you need, and no longer want it themselves.

Whether it's a TV, empty moving boxes, clothing, sports equipment, DIY materials, a household full of furniture, toys, books, some dishwasher tablets, office equipment, fresh squid or an old WWII shelter, it's possible to give it away or get it for free via XXXX Freegle, instead of it going to waste at the tip or languishing unused.

Freegle members can save money, time, energy and the planet - all at the same time!

XXXX Group's homepage: http://yourgroup's web address here or short link (e.g: http://freegle.in/Brighton ) Freegle Website (lots of useful information): http://www.ilovefreegle.org

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Here is a generic press release you can use:

Freegle: FREE Giving Locally Easily

Back to Getting Press Coverage or Publicity

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