A charity for vulnerable women and children that has faced financial difficulties and potential eviction from its premises over the past two years is to formally wrap up operations at the end of this year.

Teen Services and Teen Haven, which have operated from 4 Happy Valley Road in Pembroke since its move in 2000, had been under volunteer management since the previous administration stepped down and board of directors dissolved.

However its managers found “significant financial and administrative deficiencies, including the absence of critical historical records and supporting financial documentation”, the stand-in board said.

Along with financial struggles, the lack of resources meant the organisation could not source “a sustainable path forward”, although “significant strides” were achieved for residents.

“These efforts remain ongoing, with the committee focused on co-ordinating an orderly and responsible transition ahead of the facility’s closure.”

The board said its top priority for now was covering maintenance costs and supporting residents.

It comes two years after the service was threatened with eviction from its headquarters by its operating trust.

A statement added: “While the circumstances are regrettable, the volunteer management committee remains committed to fulfilling its responsibilities with transparency, compassion and accountability, ensuring that the remaining time and resources available are directed towards the needs of those currently in our care.”

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors acknowledged the Government’s support for Teen Haven and Teen Services via grants across several decades.

Since 1967, the non-profit organisation has provided counselling, sexual and reproductive health support, career education and residential services to those in need.

Teen Haven represents the residential facility while its programmes, which evolved to include older women in recent years, are covered by Teen Services.

It remains an independent charitable group run by its board of directors, which will steer its future and dissolution.

Under the Charities Act 2014, the Registrar General had appointed an administrator to shore up the organisation’s affairs, and the ministry had intervened to support improvements.

This April, an interim executive officer also stepped in for Teen Haven/Teen Services, to keep services running.

The ministry said housing providers and “relevant agencies” had been sought since then for residents, based on individual circumstances.

“Residents have been kept informed of developments and have been provided opportunities to participate in planning their next steps.”

An assessment has included building infrastructure and fire safety, and employment issues will be taken before the Department of Labour by the board for “resolution where possible” by law.

The ministry added that it could offer no further details on the organisation’s operation.