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Invitation to become a member of Freegle Ltd
Invitation to become a member of Freegle Ltd


Dear Freegle Volunteer
Dear Freegle Volunteer


It seems to have taken forever, but at long last we can all sign up to be members of the ‘new’ Freegle Ltd.  The serious info is below, but basically we can - for the bargain fee of just £1 - have formal membership of the new Freegle organisation.  Please join and together we’ll continue to make our online network the best it can be.
As you may know, Freegle has established itself as a Registered Society. This was made possible by the generous assistance of Co-operatives UK. It means that we have been able to formally retain our grassroots identity and democracy in decision making.
 
As you may know, last year Freegle established itself as an Industrial Provident Society. This was made possible by the generous assistance of Co-operatives UK. It means that we have been able to formally retain our grassroots identity and democracy in decision making. 
 
The way this works legally is that you pay a nominal fee to be a Member of Freegle.  Members each receive a share certificate and have a vote that can used in General Meetings and the AGM, as well for the election of the Directors who oversee the running of Freegle.


The way this works legally is that you pay a nominal fee to be a Member of Freegle. Members each receive a share certificate and have a vote that can be used in General Meetings and the AGM, as well as for the election of the Directors who oversee the running of Freegle.


====Who is eligible to be a Member of Freegle Ltd?====
====Who is eligible to be a Member of Freegle Ltd?====
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*Is over 16
*Is over 16
*Supports our Objects and is a Freegle group owner, moderator or other volunteer .
*Supports our [http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Rules#Rule_4:_OBJECTS Objects] and who the Board accepts under our [https://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Rules#Rules_12-21:_MEMBERS Rule 12]
*Has paid a subscription. This is the nominal amount paid by each Member for a share in Freegle Ltd - currently £1.
*Has paid a one-off payment of £1 for a share in Freegle Ltd. This is the nominal amount to be paid by each Member. (If this is a barrier to you, please let secretary@ilovefreegle.org know as there is help available.)
 


====How do I become a Member?====
====How do I become a Member?====


*Complete the Membership application form at [http://freegle.it/JoinFreegleLtd]  
*Complete the Membership application form at [http://freegle.it/JoinFreegleLtd]
*Pay £1 subscription:
*Paying £1:
**The easiest and most reliable payment with no excess fees is by bank transfer.
**The easiest and most reliable payment with no excess fees is by bank transfer.
**Bank transfers should be made to Freegle Limited, Unity Trust Bank, Account No. 20339094, Sort Code 08 60 01.
**Bank transfers should be made to Freegle Limited, Unity Trust Bank, Account No. 20339094, Sort Code 60 83 01.
**Please email [[mailto:treasurer@ilovefreegle.org treasurer@ilovefreegle.org]] if you wish to discuss other payment options.
**Please email [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org] if you wish to discuss other payment options.
*Your share certificate with be emailed to you and you will be recorded on the Register of Members.
*Your share certificate will be emailed to you and you will be recorded on the Register of Members.


====I'd like to know more about Membership and how Freegle works====


====I’d like to know more about Membership and how Freegle works====
We have a very comprehensive Wiki here (http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org).
 
We have a very comprehensive Wiki here at http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org.


You may find the links below particularly useful:
You may find the links below particularly useful:
*What it means to be a Freegle Volunteer - [[Freegle Volunteer, National Volunteer, Member]]
*What it means to be a Member of Freegle Ltd - [[Freegle Ltd Membership]]
*The Rules that govern Freegle Ltd - [[Rules]]
*The Directors of Freegle Ltd - [[Freegle Board]]


What it means to be a Freegle Volunteer - [[Freegle Volunteer]]
The place where General Meetings and Annual General Meetings will be held: [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/]
 
What it means to be a Member of Freegle Ltd - [[Freegle Ltd Membership]]
 
The Rules that govern Freegle Ltd - [[Rules]]
 
The Directors of Freegle Ltd - [[Freegle Board]]
 
 
The place where General Meetings and Annual General Meetings will be held: [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/]]
 


====I have another question====
====I have another question====
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Please email [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org] for membership queries or [mailto:directors@ilovefreegle.org directors@ilovefreegle.org] for other queries.
Please email [mailto:secretary@ilovefreegle.org secretary@ilovefreegle.org] for membership queries or [mailto:directors@ilovefreegle.org directors@ilovefreegle.org] for other queries.


 
Directors,<br>
Directors,br>
Freegle Limited
Freegle Limited


Freegle Limited is Registered in England as an Industrial and Provident Society for the Benefit of the Community.<br>  
Freegle Limited is Registered in England as a Registered Society (formerly an Industrial and Provident Society for the Benefit of the Community).<br>
Registration no: 32410R
Registration no: 32410R
 


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

Latest revision as of 07:23, 2 September 2026

Invitation to become a member of Freegle Ltd

Dear Freegle Volunteer

As you may know, Freegle has established itself as a Registered Society. This was made possible by the generous assistance of Co-operatives UK. It means that we have been able to formally retain our grassroots identity and democracy in decision making.

The way this works legally is that you pay a nominal fee to be a Member of Freegle. Members each receive a share certificate and have a vote that can be used in General Meetings and the AGM, as well as for the election of the Directors who oversee the running of Freegle.

Who is eligible to be a Member of Freegle Ltd?

Anyone who:

  • Is over 16
  • Supports our Objects and who the Board accepts under our Rule 12
  • Has paid a one-off payment of £1 for a share in Freegle Ltd. This is the nominal amount to be paid by each Member. (If this is a barrier to you, please let secretary@ilovefreegle.org know as there is help available.)

How do I become a Member?

  • Complete the Membership application form at [1]
  • Paying £1:
    • The easiest and most reliable payment with no excess fees is by bank transfer.
    • Bank transfers should be made to Freegle Limited, Unity Trust Bank, Account No. 20339094, Sort Code 60 83 01.
    • Please email secretary@ilovefreegle.org if you wish to discuss other payment options.
  • Your share certificate will be emailed to you and you will be recorded on the Register of Members.

I'd like to know more about Membership and how Freegle works

We have a very comprehensive Wiki here (http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org).

You may find the links below particularly useful:

The place where General Meetings and Annual General Meetings will be held: [2]

I have another question

Please email secretary@ilovefreegle.org for membership queries or directors@ilovefreegle.org for other queries.

Directors,
Freegle Limited

Freegle Limited is Registered in England as a Registered Society (formerly an Industrial and Provident Society for the Benefit of the Community).
Registration no: 32410R

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