Important things to consider before deciding to close your voluntary organisation
Every voluntary organisation should regularly ask whether it’s still well placed to achieve its goals
If your organisation is still financially viable, you may want to consider alternative options to closure
Whatever your reasons for considering closure, you’re likely to have legal responsibilities to follow
Steps you need to take before closing your organisation
Depending on your route to closure and your legal structure, you may have different legal duties and wider responsibilities
Once the decision has been made to close, you’ll need to decide who to inform and how to inform them
Key financial steps your need to take when closing your organisation
Guidance on how to help people through the emotional and practical process of closure
Your duty of care to staff, volunteers and beneficiaries should be at the top of any closure plans
Guidance on fundraising in a public place
Learn about Gift Aid and how it works
Learn about donating to a voluntary organisation
Learn more about legacy gifts
Learn more about lotteries, prize competitions and free draws
Learn more about major donors
Learn about online donation platforms
Learn more about online charity auctions
Learn more about payroll giving in the voluntary sector