04/09/2025

A Statement from The Board of Trustees

It is with deep sadness and great regret that the Board of Trustees of Ferries Family Groups today must inform you that the charity will close its doors at the end of October 2025.

Like many small charities, Ferries has faced significant financial challenges for the past few years, driven by an increasingly complex and difficult financial climate.

In recent months, despite change and transition we have endeavoured to seek funding and donations to keep services running and staffing possible however, we can no longer sustain our financial operations and have been left with no choice but to begin to formally wind down the charity with immediate effect.

Our immediate priority is to protect the interests of our staff, volunteers and members at this sad time. We understand this news will come as a huge shock to many. The Trustees and Leadership have worked tirelessly and faithfully to find a sustainable path forward to avoid this outcome and are with you in this sadness.

For over 37 years Ferries Family Groups have been a source of great support, care and love to local families, helping families struggling to cope with the stresses of life and to move towards a more positive future for them and their children, each one stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the charities commitment to support and service.

We have been greatly blessed over the years by individuals, churches and other organisations who have supported and encouraged our work financially and prayerfully and we appreciate you all. It is with heavy hearts that we share this news, and we express our deep gratitude to you all today for your ongoing support and prayer.

Lois Millington,
Chair of Trustees, 
Ferries Family Groups