Bootstrap enters administration

Bootstrap, a Blackburn-based charity which helps people into work, set up businesses and gain new skills, has entered into administration citing cashflow problems.

The organisation works across East Lancashire with centres in Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington and Nelson; with outreach centres in Clitheroe and Rawtenstall. 

Reports suggest the company recently employed as many as 140 staff, though it is currently operating with a team of 60. At present, the charity will continue to operate as normal with no planned changes to services and users have been requested to attend meetings with their contacts as normal.