Freegle Ltd Membership

(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?

An invitation is sent to every volunteer either via a group owner address or directly when new people join as volunteers and Central or GAT is notified. Invitation to Membership letter

The Board approves Application for Membership forms - [1] - 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• If you are no longer active as an owner, moderator or volunteer (if you were accepted into membership on that basis).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 membership application form - [2]
• Invitation to Membership
• Register of Members and Directors