Partner with Freegle
We help people give and get things for free, locally — like online dating for stuff. Together, we can do even more.
Why Partner with Us?
Freegle reduces waste, alleviates poverty and builds stronger communities — all through the simple act of giving things a second life. We've been doing it successfully for over 15 years.
Environmental
Keeping usable items out of landfill, reducing carbon footprints and driving the circular economy at grassroots level.
Community
Bringing neighbours together, building resilience and creating opportunities across the UK.
Our Mission
To reduce waste and alleviate poverty by increasing reuse — creating more sustainable and resilient communities across the UK.
Our Vision
A world where useful items are not wasted and reuse in communities is normalised.
Our Values
The Team
Our partnerships programme is delivered by a dedicated team with deep expertise in waste prevention, reuse and community engagement.
Natalie Ibbott
Councils & Partnerships Project Manager
20+ years in waste, reuse, recycling and circular economy. Experience ranges from teaching primary school children about waste to running circular economy strategy workshops for city executives. PRINCE2 Practitioner specialising in project management, research and partnership working.
“I posted a Wanted for topiary shears, definitely not expecting a reply — but my local community didn't let me down. A few hours later I had an old but perfectly functioning pair!”
Anna Carmichael
Councils & Partnerships Project Manager
20+ years in waste prevention, environmental education and sustainability across local government, schools, regional partnerships and the not-for-profit sector. Specialises in building relationships, behaviour change and creating engaging content that inspires positive action.
“I sourced a huge bag of odd socks from my local Freegle community for a children's sock-puppet workshop — within hours! The donor said it gave him just the nudge he needed to clear out his sock drawer.”
Edward Hibbert
Co-Founder & CTO
Builds software that increases kindness in the world. After a career in large-scale email and voicemail systems, Edward had a carefully planned midlife crisis and moved into tech-for-good. Board member of Volunteer Edinburgh and Give a Kidney, passionate about how volunteering enriches lives and organisations.
“An automatic potato peeler. I got carried away and collected it, then was too scared to use it. It sat in my kitchen staring at me reproachfully. So I freegled it on. Oh, and I freegled a kidney once.”
Cat Fletcher
Co-Founder & Media
Award-winning waste-prevention activist, researcher and practitioner. Cat co-founded Freegle in 2009 and leads all publicity. A driving force behind the multi-award-winning Waste House at the University of Brighton, she has run the Brighton Freegle Free Shop since 2021, runs Planet Brighton environmental hub and advises councils, the NHS and corporates on reuse and circular economy.
“After my house accidentally burnt down, I was able to get a new wardrobe and all the essentials I needed literally the next day — thanks to the kindness of freeglers.”
Get in Touch
Interested in partnering with Freegle? We'd love to hear from you.