Relate Nottinghamshire is to close due to financial challenges with its last day of operation taking place today (15 July).

The charity’s chief executive Donna Corah said “ongoing financial challenges and a lack of sustainable funding have made it impossible to continue”.

Latest available accounts submitted to the Charity Commission show that Relate Nottinghamshire’s spending of £194,920 in the 12 months to March 2024 was almost double its income of £107,860.

Corah adds that the charity’s closure “reflects a wider reality, many charities today are facing unprecedented difficulties in securing the resources they need to survive and continue their vital work”.

Relate Nottinghamshire was formed more than 60 years ago supporting couples, families and individuals in the county with relationship and counselling support.

“That’s over 60 years of helping people strengthen their relationships and navigate some of life’s most difficult moments,” said Corah.

“We are incredibly proud of the difference we’ve made and deeply grateful for the trust so many have placed in us.”

Corah added that “our immediate focus is on a smooth and respectful transition”.

This includes supporting staff and volunteers, contacting clients about alternative support and working with local organisations “to ensure continuity of care wherever possible”.

The charity is also signposting support available through its national partner Relate, which since the start of the year has been part of the Family Action.

The national charity had entered administration at the end of 2025 after experiencing financial problems following the loss of government contract funding. The deal with Family Action secured 185 jobs.

Family Action chief executive David Holmes said at the time that Relate is “excited about the obvious alignment between Family Action, the charity for families, and Relate, the charity for relationships, and see excellent opportunities for mutually beneficial development for our combined organisations in the future”.

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