News analysis: Charity's collapse sounds a warning

Third Sector, 12 March 2008

What happens when charities over-extend themselves on public service contracts? Andy Ricketts reports.

The news that registered training charity and Pathways to Work contractor Instant Muscle has gone into administration (Third Sector, 5 March) has been seen by some in the sector as a cautionary tale for charities and voluntary groups involved in public service delivery contracts. Instant Muscle experienced rapid growth after...

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