Director Handbook

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.

• 1. Introduction to Freegle
  • 1.2 Freegle Objects
  • 1.3 Vision, Mission, Values
  • 1.4 Legal Structure
  • 1.5 Our strategic objectives
  • 1.6 Public Benefit

• 2. The Director Role
  • 2.1 Director Responsibilities
  • 2.2 Other expectations

• 3. Directors, Meetings, Policies
  • 3.1 Board Structure
  • 3.2 How the Board operates
  • 3.3 Practicalities
  • 3.4 Policies

• 4. Finances
  • 4.1 Budget cycle and approval
  • 4.2 Funding
  • 4.3 Annual Accounts
  • 4.4 Financial Management
  • 4.5 Levels of Authority

• 5. Governance
  • 5.1 Articles of Association
  • 5.2 Risk Register
  • 5.3 AGM, General Meetings and Elections

• 6. Director Induction Process