Although a charity may have a different structure to a business, it can still become insolvent. In fact, many may actually experience or be close to this on occasion but are then buoyed up again by donations. Equally, if directors and trustees act improperly, they can face investigation for wrongful trading or fraud if they have failed to protect creditors’ interests knowing the charity was insolvent.

Here at Company Debt, we have significant experience in both closing and restructuring charities and non-profit businesses. Contact one of our licensed insolvency practitioners for a free, no-obligation discussion about your situation.

Charity & Non-Profit Sector Pressure Points

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REDUCED INCOME
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LESS OPPORTUNITY TO HOLD EVENTS AND COLLECTIONS
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DEPLETED RESERVES
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Insolvency Options for Charities

Rescue solutions for insolvent charities include restructuring, merging with another charity, or a structured repayment plan with creditors (company voluntary arrangement).

Alternatively the charity could be closed via liquidation, or dissolution.

A key concern for directors of charitable instutions at the point of insolvency is that of maximising creditors interests. Just as with limited companies, directors who’ve been found to have prioritised other interests over creditors could find themselves charged with wrongful trading, transactions at undervalue, fraud or breach of trust.

While specific leeway was given to charities under the The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 , these have now come to an end.

Directors and trustees of charities should seek appropriate expert advice as early as possible during a potential insolvency.

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Rescue, Recovery, and Closure Options for the Charity and Non Profit Sector

We are fully licensed and accredited insolvency practitioners based in north London, and with decades of combined partner experience in helping directors find positive solutions to business challenges.

Our goal is first to understand your situation as fully as we can, and then to explain the range of options available to you.

We focus on practical advice, without jargon. We practice total transparency around costs and fee structures. Our wish is to support you as fully as possible so that you can emerge from this situation in the best possible situation.

As a first step, simply book in a call with one of our team to learn more about our approach, and to take advantage of a fee consultation that carries no obligation.

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If you need an experienced insolvency practitioner or business rescue specialist, seek advice now.

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