YMCA George Williams College trustees said the decision to close the organisation which opened in 1970, followed an "extended period of careful consideration and evaluation" of its place in the sector, against a challenging backdrop.
The statement paid tribute to "dedicated and hardworking staff" who will be profoundly impacted by the decision.
The college's executive director Bethia McNeil said: "With deep sadness, we are announcing the planned closure of YMCA George Williams College on 31 March 2025."
In their statement, the trustees of the college said: "Since the merger of the Centre for Youth Impact into YMCA George Williams College in April 2022, we have worked diligently to define our role within both the youth sector and the wider YMCA movement.
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