# Funding & resourcing challenges force trustee charity to close

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2024/10/08/funding-resourcing-challenges-force-trustee-charity-to-close/
- Published: 2024-10-08T07:54:11+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Getting on Board has announced its closure and the appointment of an insolvency
firm to wind the charity down.**

[A statement on its site](https://www.gettingonboard.org/post/getting-on-board-to-close-its-doors)
expresses _“deep sadness”_ at the decision, and shares that _“Despite considerable
efforts from staff, associates and the volunteer board, the reality of an increasingly
challenging funding environment for infrastructure charities, coupled with acute
resourcing pressures has left no viable alternative but to cease operations.”_

The Charity Commission has been notified, and insolvency practitioners from Lucas
Ross appointed.

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An FAQ sheet explains that cash reserves were at risk of dropping below an acceptable
level and that while the trustees were committed to finding a way forward, the likelihood
of fundraising success in the time available was _“very low indeed”_. The sheet 
also says that: _“the absence of any reasonably foreseeable ability to increase 
our cash reserves means it is not viable to enter into any alternative formal rescue
procedures.”_

Getting On Board was formed in 2005 with a mission to change the face of trusteeship
by improving representation and increasing the effectiveness of charity board. It
has since provided training, guidance and resources to thousands of individuals,
charities and corporate partners. It also runs the annual Festival of Trusteeship,
and bookings for this year’s event are now on hold while opportunities to continue
it are explored. A deadline of 25 October has been set for finding a solution and
if by this date a suitable option has not been found, the Festival will be cancelled.

The charity says its free resources will remain on the site, and that it is _“keen
to hear from any individuals, charities and organisations that wish to pick up the
baton and continue the work to make trusteeship more accessible and effective.”_

It thanks the _“incredible contribution of the charity’s small number of staff, 
its associate network and the volunteers on its board and beyond who have been able
to make Getting On Board’s mission a reality”_, as well as its partners, including
Russell Cooke and Ecclesiastical, and all who have supported the organisation.

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