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As a Director, you will be able to use your skills and experience to directly influence the governance, strategic objectives and to help  carry out business for the benefit of the community. This Handbook also tells you what to expect from us and where to go for further advice and guidance should you need it. Welcome to Freegle.
As a Director, you will be able to use your skills and experience to directly influence the governance, strategic objectives and to help  carry out business for the benefit of the community. This Handbook also tells you what to expect from us and where to go for further advice and guidance should you need it. Welcome to Freegle.


*[[1. What is Freegle|1. Introduction to Freegle]]  
*'''[[1. What is Freegle|1. Introduction to Freegle]]'''
***[[1.2 Freegle Objects]]
**[[1.2 Freegle Objects]]
**[[1.3 Vision, Mission, Values]]
**[[1.3 Vision, Mission, Values]]
**[[1.4 Legal Structure]]
**[[1.4 Legal Structure]]
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**[[1.6 Public Benefit]]
**[[1.6 Public Benefit]]


*[[2.  The Director Role]]
*'''[[2.  The Director Role]]'''
**[[2.1 Director Responsibilities]]
**[[2.1 Director Responsibilities]]
**[[2.2 Other expectations]]
**[[2.2 Other expectations]]


*[[3.  Directors, Meetings, Policies]]
*'''[[3.  Directors, Meetings, Policies]]'''
**[[3.1 Board Structure]]
**[[3.1 Board Structure]]
**[[3.2 How the Board operates]]
**[[3.2 How the Board operates]]
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**[[3.4 Policies]]
**[[3.4 Policies]]


*[[4.  Finances]]
*'''[[4.  Finances]]'''
**[[4.1 Budget cycle and approval]]
**[[4.1 Budget cycle and approval]]
**[[4.2  Funding]]
**[[4.2  Funding]]
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**[[4.5 Levels of Authority]]
**[[4.5 Levels of Authority]]


*[[5.  Governance]]
*'''[[5.  Governance]]'''
**[[5.1 Articles of Association]]
**[[5.1 Articles of Association]]
**[[5.2 Risk Register]]
**[[5.2 Risk Register]]
**[[5.3 AGM, General Meetings and Elections]]
**[[5.3 AGM, General Meetings and Elections]]
*'''6. [[Director Induction Information]]'''





Latest revision as of 11:15, 28 August 2024

This Handbook is designed to introduce new Directors to Freegle and assist you in understanding your legal and regulatory responsibilities. It also serves as a resource and refresher for existing Trustees.

As a Director, you will be able to use your skills and experience to directly influence the governance, strategic objectives and to help carry out business for the benefit of the community. This Handbook also tells you what to expect from us and where to go for further advice and guidance should you need it. Welcome to Freegle.