The relationship charity Relate has gone into administration with fears that hundreds of clients could have sessions cancelled after 80 staff – a third of the workforce at Relate’s central arm – including 40 counsellors were made redundant with immediate effect.
We’d like to hear how you’ve been affected by the charity being on the verge of insolvency. Have your counselling sessions been cancelled? Perhaps you used to work for the charity and have lost your job. We’re also interested in hearing from couples who previously benefitted from the charity’s services.
If you have been affected by the charity going into administration, you can fill in the form below.
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If you have been affected by the charity going into administration, you can fill in the form below.
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