Advocacy Alliance has announced its intention to close down following significant reductions in funding. We have provided independent advocacy support to thousands of people over the last 18 years to enable them to speak up for themselves and have their voices heard in decisions that affect their lives. We are very proud of the work we have done, but unfortunately having considered all options we recognise that we do not have the funding to continue.

The decision to intend to close follows reductions in funding and narrowly missing out on securing re-designed advocacy contracts from Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton Borough Councils.Advocacy Alliance is currently in the process of transferring active cases to other organisations by the end of March, coinciding with a major downsize of the organisation. In exceptional circumstances where individuals cannot find ongoing support Advocacy Alliance will aim to continue supporting them until June 2012.

What if I need support?

You can call our support line up until 23rd March and we will try to find another organisation that can help you. The number is 01234 227500.

I am in Northamptonshire, does this affect me?
We expect that all our work will transfer over to our partners VoiceAbility by the end of March. You can talk to your advocate, or 01604 521395 for more information.

I am in Luton, does this affect me?
We will continue to support people in Luton up to the end of March, at which point the provider of advocacy will change to POhWER. You can talk to your advocate, or call 01582 422742 for more information.

I am in Bedfordshire, does this affect me?
Yes, we will no longer be providing advocacy from the end of March, except in exceptional circumstances. You can talk to your advocate, or call 01234 227500 for more information.

Can I still come by the office in Bedford?
No. From 31st March we will no longer be seeing people at our office unless we have agreed to in advance. You can talk to your advocate, or call the number at the top of the page for more information.

I need to make a referral, who can I contact?
We are no longer be taking new referrals, but you can call our support line on 01234 227 500 up to the end of March.

I have a media enquiry, who should I contact?
In the first instance please contact Richard Doughty on 07808 631 034.