FREEDA: Free from Domestic Abuse

• Ensure that governance processes operate effectively and in line with Freeda’s Constitution and legal obligations. • Support the Chair in compliance with statutory requirements, including submission of annual returns where required. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and registers. • Support the Chair in arranging Management Committee meetings, the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and any Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) and documenting them. • Work in partnership with the Chair to prepare and distribute agendas. • Ensure that the CEO provides committee packs collated in an agreed timely and organised manner. • Ensure meetings are conducted in accordance with the Constitution, including correct procedures for nominations and voting. • Produce clear, accurate and impartial minutes and maintain official records and registers. • Track and monitor actions arising from meetings, ensuring progress is reported at subsequent meetings. • Ensure decisions and actions are clearly recorded and communicated. • Manage correspondence on behalf of the Committee, including drafting responses where appropriate. • Summarise key correspondence and updates for Committee meetings. • Support effective communication and information flow between Committee members. • Committee meetings are held bi-monthly (every two months). • Additional meetings may be required to support urgent or extraordinary business. • Preparation time is required in advance of meetings, including agenda planning, reviewing papers, and follow-up on actions. • Participation in Committee activities which facilitate a more in-depth understanding of Freeda’s work and Freeda fundraising events as outlined in the Committee’s terms of reference.