Essex Youth Build charity to close after 20 years

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Essex Youth Build, a Chelmsford charity supporting vulnerable young people in construction skills, is closing after exhausting its reserves.

Essex Youth Build, a Chelmsford-based charity, is closing after more than 20 years supporting vulnerable young people across the county. The charity has gone into voluntary liquidation after its charitable reserves ran out. An insolvency practitioner has been appointed, and the charity cannot provide further comment beyond confirming the appointment.

Essex Youth Build focused on helping young people develop construction skills and work towards vocational qualifications. The charity previously called on Essex County Council to reconsider its commissioning arrangements after finding its reserves exhausted. According to a press release issued in October, the council had maintained its position after considering the request for alternative arrangements.

Former chief executive Hayley Rose Pearce said the young people the charity supported 'come from difficult backgrounds and have struggled to find their place in education'. She stated: 'At EYB, they have found a purpose. They feel listened to, build relationships with staff they trust and develop skills they can be proud of.' She warned that losing their place at the charity 'would mean losing a safe space, trusted relationships and an opportunity to build their future'.

Essex County Council said it had been working with Essex Youth Build regarding its financial position. A spokesperson stated: 'At no point through this work has funding been withdrawn or reduced for the pupils being supported on our behalf.' The council is now seeking new providers for the pupils previously supported by the charity.

Essex Youth Build charity to close after 20 years — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Charity helping vulnerable youngsters 'to close' as insolvency practitioner appointedEssex Youth Build to close after 20 years as reserves run out; insolvency follows, while Essex County Council seeks new providers for pupils.Colchester Gazette · 2 Nov, 17:00
Charity helping vulnerable youngsters 'to close' as insolvency practitioner appointedEssex Youth Build to close after 20 years as reserves run out; insolvency follows, while Essex County Council seeks new providers for pupils.Echo (Basildon) · 2 Nov, 17:00
Charity helping vulnerable youngsters 'to close' as insolvency practitioner appointedEssex Youth Build to close after 20 years as reserves run out; insolvency follows, while Essex County Council seeks new providers for pupils.Brentwood Guardian · 2 Nov, 17:00

In this story: Essex Youth Build · Essex County Council · Chelmsford · Hayley Rose Pearce · Stuart Short

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