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Wednesday, 07 December 2016 10:11

Age UK Runnymede and Spelthorne to Close Due to Lack of Funding

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Having featured Age UK Runnymede and Spelthorne on this site (see article of 21st October) and in our autumn newsletter, it is with regret that we must now publish the following press release:

A spokesperson for Age UK Runnymede and Spelthorne said: “It is with great sadness that Age UK Runnymede and Spelthorne (AUKRS) will have to close and will cease trading on 31st March 2017, discontinuing services during the preceding months.

Tony Docker, Chief Officer stated “AUKRS have faced significant financial challenges over the last three  years with annual reductions in public sector funding. Although we have explored many options, the difficult decision to close has been taken by Trustees as we cannot sustain ourselves financially for at least the next two years. By making the decision now, we are able to help our many clients find alternative service providers as we know they rely upon us. The ongoing wellbeing of our existing clients is paramount and all of my team are committed to finding alternative, suitable providers, where possible; but the charity will close by the 31st March 2017. Over the coming weeks we will be talking to all of our service users to discuss options available to them.

“I also feel for our brilliant staff and volunteers who have given so much to AUKRS and care deeply about the people they work with”

If anyone wishes to contact AUKRS with any concerns they can still call on: 01784 444 200. Age UK Runnymede & Spelthorne is an  independent charity, although part of the Age UK network. The Age UK network comprises around 155 local Age UKs reaching most of England.

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