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Deciding to close

Important things to consider before deciding to close your voluntary organisation.

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  1. Reasons to close

    Every voluntary organisation should regularly ask whether it’s still well placed to achieve its goals

  2. Alternatives to closure

    If your organisation is still financially viable, you may want to consider alternative options to closure

  3. Factors to consider before closing

    Whatever your reasons for considering closure, you’re likely to have legal responsibilities to follow

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  • Planning for closure

    Steps you need to take before closing your organisation

    • Closing down

  • Leading people through closure

    Guidance on how to help people through the emotional and practical process of closure

    • Closing down

    Help and guidance

    06 July, 2023

  • Carrying out closure

    Guidance on common situations charities face during closure

    • Closing down

    Help and guidance

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