Company reglstration number.. 03420867
Charity registration number.. 1080543
Routeways Centre Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Flnanclal Statement8
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
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CHARTEREP A¢¢OIJIITANTS
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Contents
Referenc8 and Administrative Detai18
Trust888' Report
2to10
Indèpèndent Examinerfs Report
11
Statement of Financial Actiiritieb
12
Balance Sheet
13
Statement of Ca8h Flows
14
Notes to the Financial Statement8
15to24

Roforence and Administratlve Details
Chairman
Mr N J Holman
Chlef Executlvo Offic•r
Mr R Adam80n
Tru8ta88
Mr8 L Ward
Mr G J Morris
Mr S J Lawrie
Cllr G Jordan
Mrs R Wallin
Charity Rogistration Number
1080543
Company R•gi$tratlon Number 03420867
Reglstered Offlco
Devonport Park Activity Centre
Devonport Park
Fore Street
Plymouth
England
PL14BU
Independent Examlner
Matthew K8ane ACCA
Westcotts (SW) LLP
Plym House
3 Longbridge Road
Ptymouth
Marsh Mi118
D@von
PL6 8LT
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Trustees, Report
The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, pr888nt th8 annual report together
with the fi'nancial statements and auditors, report of the charitable company for the year endèd 31
March 2024.
Our Alms and Objectlves
Purpose and aim$
Our charity's purposes are set out in the company's memorandum and articles of association.
The charity is for the benefrt of persons resident wthin the South West Peninsula, including Cornwall,
Devon, Dorset and Somerset (defined as area of benefit). The charity's objects and principal activities
are:
The relief of unemployment for the public benefit in 8uch ways as may be thought frt,
including assistance to find employment.
To act as a resource for childr8n. young peopl8 and famili88 living in the area of benefft by
providing advice, professional support arbd assistance and organi$ing programmes of
physical, educational and other activities as a means of:
(a) advancing in life and helping children, young people and famllies by developing their skills,
capacities and capabilities to enable them to participale in society as independent, mature and
responsible individuals.,
(b) advancing education,.
(c) réducing and preventing risk taking behaviour Such 88 substance misuse, teenage conception,
anti-SOCl81 and criminal behaviour,.
(d) providing recreational and lelsure time activty in the interests of social welfare for people living in
the area of benefit, who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, povety or
social and economtc circumstances, with 8 Vtew to improving the condttions of life of Such persons.
The aims of our charity are to support children, young people, families, individua18, and communities
who are at risk of social exclusion or disadvantage by helping people to help th8m8elv88 to overcome
the barriers thal prevent them from living life to their full potential.
Ensurlng we dollvor our alms
We review our aims, objectives and activities regularly. Th8 r8vi8w8 look at the Services we delw•r,
what we have achieved in support of our objectives and the people we help. The review helps us to
ensure that we remain focussed on our purpose in our planning. We actively engage clients in
developing our work and exploring needs. This year we introduced a datsbase to monitor our work,
this has greatly improved access to information for all staff and management and has improved our
abllty to meet the needs of our clients.
Thofocus of ourwork
The main objectives of the year were..
Supporting ￿0p1a into education. training, and employment
Developing the skills of disabled children and young people to improve lrfe chances.
Support for children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions.
Enhancing family welkbeing by providing respite and short breaks for di8abled children and
support for young people with ment81 health issues.
Helping people to Cope and recover from issues impading their ability to live a full life.
Supporting education through leaming outside the classroom.
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Supporting families to ¢ope and recover from the impact of crime.
Preventing families with challenging children from reaching crisis.
Raise awareness of the challenges faced by disabled children and their families in their
communities.
This yèar we dèlfverad
220 participant hours of activities and support for young peopl8 with mental health dlfflcultiés.
1200 participant hours of after school social activities for isolated dlsabled children aged 5 to
Oversight and support for over 65 schools to deliver 9,729 school trips and activities, lotalling
279.455 participant days.
1116 participant hours of 80cial activiti88 for young adutts with learning dis8bilities in our
Youth Club
7300 participant hours of activities for children and young people with Special Educational
Needs and Di8abilities. Another increase, by 300 hours compared lo the previous year.
3700 participant hours of outdoor weekend and holiday activities for chiklren and young
people wrth Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
1310 participant hour8 for young adults with learning disabilities. Growing Together, 8UPPOrt8
life ski118 and personal development.
25 Social event8 for adulls with leaming disabilities.
Distributed £20,000 of the DWP Household Support Fund to 144 Vulnerable households.
These outcomes were delivered through a number of projects and senlices.
We have also:
Continued to train staff in Safety InteNentions, from the Crisis Prevention Instrtute. Staff
trained in Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Worf( and Paedkqtric First Aid.
Updated trainlng In gastronomy, nasogastric and pump feeding. Holsting and personal care
training delivered. Diabetes training provided to slaff
How our actlvltles dellver publlc benellt
Our maln activities and whom they help are described below. All of our actlvitie8 are focussed on
helping people to overcome di8advantage or to prepare for adult life. Outcomes we have achieved
include..
Supported positive family relationships by provlding respite care and activities for disabled
chlldren.
Supported children and young people's education by providing positlve leaming opportunities.
Contributed to tha reduction of risk-taking behaviours by providing lelsure time activities
during school holidays, after school and weekends.
Supported families and individuals in crisis by identfying and supporting victim8 of domestic
abuse and other crimes.
Supported adults to find employment and training activities.
Supported young people to find employment or higher education.
Supported young people wtth mental health issues to stay out of crisis and reduce
admissions to mental health services.
Provided positNe activiti88 for young people with Leaming Disabilities who are not in
education, training or employment.
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The Backly Contre
The service continued to provide a wide range of opportunities for children and young people to
èngage in s¢xial int8raction in a safe and secur8 environment., to be entertained at times when
otherwise they might be isolated and feel atone; encouraged to experience drfferent actNities and
challenged to gain nvN skills to improve their personal development and enhance future resilience
and independence.
Little Deers CIC pre-school has continued to run from the Beckly Centre term time Lrtilising the space
and provided some greater financial stability to the site. Discussions have started on developing a
closer working relationship and combining efforts 85 part of the wider Routeways offer.
In addition, the Adults Social Group meets fortnightty for social gathering and actwities, and this
provides continurty of support for families as the aga group is for over 25-y8arwolds allowin9 transrtion
from our Growing Together group.
Adventure Breaks
This service 18 commissioned by Plymouth City Council. We were awarded 8 new tender beginning
0110412022 for 8 further three years. We are working with greater levels of need and provided staff
with training opportunities in managing cha118nging behaviour. We are looking after children from 20
families at any one time. The young people tend to stay on this service long-term until their 18th
birthday, with Rouleways providin9 conlinuty of care and support to help develop lrfe skills whilst
receiving short breaks and respite for the family. Children take part in challenging and adventurous
outdoor activities. In addition, we have increased the number of c0mmunrty￿8Sed visits, which help
build their self-esteem, teamwork and friendships.
Devonport Park Activlty Contrn
Devonport Park Activity Centre delivered a range of activities for disabled childien and families during
the year.
Activities delivered Include 3chool holiday activities, youth groups and transition groups for 18 24
year olds. As the main base for back office functions and service delivery we were open most days of
the year offering weekday sessions to school groups and those not Currently in education or training.
We also support8d those struggling to fully integrate in a fomial learning environment offering a
relaxed and welcoming space.
The majority of our training took place at this slte also. Offaring First aid, S8fety InteNentions and
Educational Visrt C¢X)rdinator training for teachers leading the management of school trip8 in their
schools. We have also run training sessions by external training professionals regarding feeding and
various medication administration based on the complex needs of the young people altending our
sessions.
Radford Ra•¢al•
This service continued at its expanded rate, running trwo nights a week and is regulatly supporting 10
families. Funded by Plymouth City Council, the aim of this SeN[￿ is to promote and develop
communication and social skills eady in childhood to improve later life chances. Working with 5 to
8-year olds with profound disabilities. the social group helps develop communication and early lrfe
skills such as sharing. This service has now been recommissioned from 0110412022 for a further three
years.
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In Other Words
Supporting children and young people wrth mental health and emotional well-being issues. This
se￿iCe supports young people in the community and in the local secure psychiatric unit. Regularly
5UPPOrting young people every month in person-, the service provides a range of support in¢luding
running a regular social group where young people can participate in social activities where they can
enjoy themselves, provide each other with peer support and seek help from professionals. In addition,
families are supported and signposted to additional family support and infomation they can access
Outdoor Education Advisory Servlco
Routeway8 has been commissioned to deliver the statutory responsibility to provide advice arKI
guidance to Local Authority Schools on Outdoor Education, School Trips and Activrf(ies for the City of
Plymouth licence. This fits well with our objects in promoting education and opportunities for young
people. This seNi¢e is also used by academies and free ￿h0o1$.
Flnanclal Revlew
Against the backdrop of limtt8d resources, austerity, decommissioning of services, and insecurities
over funding, it has continued to be difficult to plan or develop services. Nevertheless, with prudent
financial control, the support of staff and volunteers, we have managed to retain a healthy balance of
funds.
Principal Fundlng Sources
Our principal funding sources are through the delivery of publlc sector contracts for services. We also
sought funding through grant making bodies, charitable trusts and from donations. Some of our
income comes through prlmary purpo8e trading such as holiday clubs, resprte activities and tralnlng.
Investment Pollcy
Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year, most of the charitys funds are to be
spent in the Short term so there are few funds for long term investrnent. A review of investment
policies was made during the year 2016117, seeking independent financial advice, which Gonclud8d
there wa8 lfftle opportunity to achieve a higher return than currently achieved through inlerest eaming
busin8s8 bank a¢¢ounts. Thè Board keep8 this decision under regular review.
Re8erves Pollcy
The ¢harty runs a variety of projects which are financed by the public sector or from 80urces for
specific project activities. The funds for these projects are restricted, and the charity therefore has
limited opportunities lo build up its own general unrestricted reserves.
The Trustees are mindful of the need lo retain general unrestricted funds wherever possible, not least
because any project overspends must be met from these funds. In the current economic climate of
cornpetrtive funding, it is prudent to establish reserves to support 6 months trading and work towards
accruing reserves for 12 months trading. This would enable the charlty to carry on activity of public
benefit and seek appropriate funding elsewhere. However, such funding wlll ahvays continue to be
based on our business values and subject to the same contestability as we would expeGt from
partners.
Golng Concem
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Allhough
maintaining levels of income is challenging, costs are being reduced accordingly. For this reason, the
Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further
details regarding the adoption of the going concem basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
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Future plans
The Trustees are v8ry aware that we remain in a period of austerity when current contreds will come
undèr Close scrutiny and many of our partners, particularly Plymouth City Council, are experiencing
significant cuts in expenditure. The Trust8es are also acutely aware of the increasing competrtion for
grdnt funding.
The management team are keen to explore future opportunities and report these potential openings at
the board meetings. The Trustees and Chief Executive are activety pursulng a number of diverse
opportunities lo expand and develop our offer to the community.
We continue to seek out and develop new initiatives and projects for the bènefit of our
clients/¢ustomers, whose needs are not prowded for by statutory services. We work closely with our
Clients and target groups to engage them in planning and developing id8a8. We are working hard to
diversify our funding streams and, to dev8lop donations and fundraising activitl88,
Structure Governance and Management
Govemlng Ihcument
Routeways Centre Limited is a company limited by guarantee and govemed by it8 memorandum and
articles of association as dated 28 July 1997.. arnended on 3 May 2000 to allow for current
governance,. and further amended in November 2008. The company was incorporated on 15 August
1997 and registered as a charity on 3 May 2000 with the Charity Commission. In the event of the
company being wound up the Dir￿torS are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
Recrulimont and Appointment of Trustees
The Directors of the company are also charty trustees for the purposes of charity law and, under the
company's artic18s, are known as members of the Board of Trustees. Under the requirements of the
rnemorandum and articles of association, the subscribers to the memorandum and such other
persons or organisations as are admitted to membership in accordance with the rules made under
Article 61 shall be members of the charity. No person shall be admitted as a member of the charity
unless the Trustees approve hislher application for membership. Anyone over the age of 18 can
become a member of the charlty.
As set out in the articles of association, the Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting IAGM)
and at every 8ubsequent AGM, one-third of Trustee8 are subject to retirement based on length of
service and by rotation. If the charity at the meeting at which a trustee retires by rotatlon. does not
then fill the vacancy, thé retiring Trust88 shall, rf willing to act, be deemed to have been reappointed
unless at the meeling it is resolved not to fill the vacancy or unless a resolution for the reappointment
of the Trustee is put to the meeting and lost.
As the charity has a broad range of activities, it is imperative that the board of Trustees represents the
business and specialist n88ds of the charlty. In an effort to maintain this skills mix, members of the
board of Trustees provide a list of their skills (and update these regularly) and in Ihe event of
particular skills being lost, other Indlviduals Can be and are approached to offer themselves for
election to the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Inductlon and Training
Most Trustee5 are already very familiar with the activities of the charity prior to their election to the
Board of Trustees, having undergone several briefing or information meetings. Additionally, there is a
policy covering the induction of new Trustee8 that seeks to ensure that new TTustees are able to
familiarise th8mselves with the charity and the context within which it operate8. This infomiation is
provided in a series of one40-one meetings, with a follow-up meeting with the management team after
six months.
Roles and responsibilities of Trustees.
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The main documents that set OLrt the operational framework for the charity including the
goveming documents.
ResourGing and the Current financial positions as set out in the latest published accounts.
Future plans and activrties as set oth in strategic plans.
Post induction, Trustees attend staff meetings, and receiv8 regular reports.
Rlsk Management
The Trustees have ￿SpOnsIbl11ty to identify, assess and manage risks. The Twstees define rlsk as
any uncertainty surroundlng events and their outcomes that could have an Impact on the charity and
its abilty to fulfil its objectives.
Th8 management team draws up a risk register wtth the Trustees which is regularly reviewed and
used to inform planning and decision making.
Oryanlsatlonal Structure
The Board of Trustees, which has to be more than three members bLrt is not subject to any maximum,
administers the chanty.
The board meets every 6 weeks, with the option to call extraordinary meetings rf necessary. and is
responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. A management team is appointed by
th8 board of Trustees to manage the day-104ay operatlons of the charity, to ensure that the charity
delNers the 8ervice8 and activltle8 Bpecified and achieves its Contracted outcomes.
To achieve an effective and robu8t delivery of operations, the management team has delegated
aulhority, reviewed annually, within temi8 88t down by th8 Tru8tees covering such activities as
contract negotiatior) and management, finance and employment. Howev8r, it is th8 inclusive and
supportive nature of the culture of the charity, supported wholeheartedly by th8 Trustees, that new
project developments, policies and PT¢xedures and operational strategy are firstly conSu￿ed on with
all staff and users (where appropriatel prior lo implementation, to ensure staff and user commrtment,
participation and satisfaction wrth operational matters.
Related Parties
In so far as rt is complementary to the charity's objects. the charity is guided by both local and national
policy. It has a close relationship wth PlymoLrth City Council and has secured the delivery of a range
of services, each through a competitive tend8ring process.
Soclal Responsibility Statement
As an organisation concerned wilh social regenerdtion and the education of chlldren and young
people, Rouleways Centre Limited has always taken its social responsibilrties seriously. It recognises
rts Gorporate social responsibility in its various roles as employer, consumer, and service provider. It
aims to be an organisation that leads by example. In being environmentally and socially aware the
organisalion will help to educate others and sel an example about what can be achieved.
Envlronment
We continue to make rnajor efforts in recycling. A8 8 result, th8 organisation has dramatically reduced
the amount of waste sent to landfill. Toner cartridges and ink cartridges are returned to suppliers for
recycling.
Routeways Centre Limfted is aware of the impact of carbon emissions on the environment aT)d takes
steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Energy saving schernes are in place.. tuming down heating,
switching off lights, ensuring monitors and equipment are tumed off and not left in stsnd-by. Car
sharing and the use of public transport to attend meetings are promoted.
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Devonport Park Activty Centre allows many environmental benefits for the organisation. Food waste
and shredded confidential papers are recycled to compost.
Customers
We seek to provide our customers wlih a quality service that is respectful of their needs. We are a
member of the Safe Place Scheme, which offer8 a place to receive assistance for those with a
leaming disability.
Worlrforce
Routeways is committed to b8ing an ethical employer. All employees are tre8t8d with respect and
fairness. The organisation has introduced work life balance policies. Routeway8 continue8 to hold the
Disability Confident Employer award.
Health and Safety
Routeways is cornmrtted to providing a working environment that 18 both safe and fit for purpos6. A
de(ficated Heaith and Safety officer ensures that the organisation can react quickly to provide for the
needs of staff and customers.
3uppller8
Routeways Centre Limited doe8 a8 Part of [18 social responsibility, examine thè ethical and
environmental credenlials of tts suppliers. AS contracts are due for renewal, environmantal and social
awareness play a large part in the decision-making proces8.
Dls¢losurn of Informatlon to Audltor
Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees. report 18 approved ha8
confirmed that..
so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit infomiation of whlch the charitable
company's auditors are unawar8, ap.d
that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be
aware of any information needed by the charrtable company's auditors in connectlon with
preparing their report and to establlsh that the charltable company's auditors are aware of
that infomiation
In preparing this report, the Trustees have laker) advantage of the Small compani68' exemption8
provided by section 41 SA of the Companies Ad 2006.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on
beh
by..
and signed on lis
Mr S J Lawri8
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to th8 trusto83 of Routeways Contre Limited
('the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you
are responsible for the preparation of the 8ccounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination
of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charrties Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act,).
In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions gwen by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5){b> of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examlner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination
because l am a member of ACCA. which is one of the listed bodie8.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with the èxamination giving me cause to believe..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Routew8ys Centre Llmited as requlred by section
386 of the 2006 Act., or
2. the a¢¢ounts do not a¢¢ord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not 8 matter
considered a8 part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financlal Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come acro89 no other matters in connection wlth the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandlng of the
accounts to be reached,
Matthew Keane ACCA
Westcotts (SW) LLP
Plym House
3 Longbridge Road
Plymouth
Marsh Mills
Devon
PL6 8LT
Date".
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Statement of Financial Activities for tho Year Ended 31 March 2024
(Includlng Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total
Recognised Gains and Losses)
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Nots
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable actiwties
Investment incom8
67,958
489,082
9,236
67,958
489,082
9,236
59,949
469,092
15,144
Total income
566,276
566,276
544,185
Expondfturo on:
Charitab18 activities
Other expenditure
Total expenditurè
{580,006}
(S80,006)
(520,505)
744
{580,006)
{580,006
13,730
521,249
Net lexpendrture)lincome
Net movement in funds
13.730
22,936
(13,730)
(13,730)
22.936
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total fund8 brought foThvard
Total funds carried forward 17
158,681
17,827
176,508
162,778
153,572
176,508
144,951
17,827
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above tsvo periods.
Th8 funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 17.
Th8 notes on pages 15 to 24 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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(Registration number: 03420867)
Balanc8 Sheet as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
5,380
9,251
14
15
48,025
129,787
52,222
131,406
177,812
183,628
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
Net current as80ts
16
(20,414)
16,371)
157.398
167,257
Net assets
162,778
176.508
Funds of tho charlty:
Restricted Income funds
Restrided funds
17,827
17.827
Unrnstrlcted Income funds
Unrestricted funds
144,951
162,778
158,681
Total funds
17
176,508
For the financial year ending 31 March 2024 the charity was entrtled to exemption from audit under
section 477 of the Companle8 Ad 2006 relating to Small companie8,
Directors, responsibiltties:
The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the yaar in
question in accordance with section 476., and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilttie8 for cornplying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting record8 and the preparation of accounts.
The financial statements on pages 12 to 24 were approved by the tnistees, and authorised for issue
on.....
and signed on their behalf by:
Mr S J Lawrie
Trustee
The notes on page8 15 to 24 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Cash Flows for tho Year Ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
Cash flows from operating activltles
Net cash (expenditure)lincome
(13.730)
22,936
Adjustments to cash flows from nonrfash items
Depreciation
Investrnent income
Loss on dlsposal of fixed assets held for the chanty's own
4,619
(9,236)
5,861
(15,144)
744
{18.347)
14,397
Worklng capltsl adjuslments
Decreasel(increase) in debtors
Increase in creditors
14
16
4,197
4,043
(29,6151
1,845
Net cagh flows from operating activrties
Cash flows from Inv88tlng actlvltle8
Interest receivable and similar income
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash flows from investing 8CtlvRles
Net decrea8e in cash and cash equivalent8
10,107
13,373)
9.236
(748)
8,488
15,144
(3,521)
11,623
13
{1,619)
131,406
{1.7501
133,156
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March
129,787
131,406
All of the cash flows are d8rlved from contlnulng operations during the above two periods.
The notes on pages 15 to 24 fonn an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
1 Charity status
The charity is limrted by guarantee. incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently does not
have Sha￿ capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards
the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.
The address of its registered office is-
Devonport Park Activity Centre
Devonport Park
Fore Stre8t
Plymouth
England
PL14BU
2 Accountlng pollcles
Summary of signifl¢ant a¢countlng pollcles and key accountlng estlmates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements aré sel out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otheNIis8
stated.
Stalement of compllance
The financial statements hav& been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Rèportlng by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice {applic8ble to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP IFRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basls of preparatlon
Routeways Centre Limlled meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Asset8 and
liabilities are initialty recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othewise stated in the
relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concorn
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as
going Concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty thal affect the carrying value of assets held by
the charity.
Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it Is probable that the inGome
will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacles
Donations are recognised when the charity h8s been notrfied in writing of both the amount and
settlemenl date. In Ihe event that a donation is subject to Conditions that require a level of
performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is d8ferred and not
r8cognised until either those condttions are fully met, or the fulfi'lment of those conditions is wholly
wrthin the control of the charty and it is probable that these condrtions will be fulfilled in the reporting
period.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Grants receivable
Grants are rècognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any condFtions linked to
the grants have beèn met. Wher8 performance conditions ar8 attached to the grant and are yet to be
met, the income is recognised as a liabilty and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to
be released.
Investment income
Divid8nd8 are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been r8ceived of
thè divid8nd due.
Expenditure
All expenditure 18 recognised once there is a legal or construdive obligation lo that expenditure. it is
probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured rellably. All costs are allocated to
the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot
be directly attributed to particular h6adings they have been allocated on a basis consistent V•ith the
use of resource8, Wlth central staff costs allocated on the b8sis of lime spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the as8et'S U8e. Other 8UPPOrt C08tg are allocated based on the
8pread of 8taff cost8,
Charltable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities
and services for its beneficiari88. It includes both costs that can be allocated dlrèctly to 8uch activrties
and those co8t8 of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to adivity cost categories on a basis
consistent witn the use of resources, for èxample, ailocatlng property costs by floor areas, or per
capita. staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Governancg costs
These include the ¢08t8 attributablé to the charitls complianc8 Wlth constitutional and statutory
requirement8, including audit, strategic management and tru8tes8 meetings and reimbur6ed
expenses.
Taxatlon
The charty is considered to pass the tests set out in P8r8graph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010
and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Accordingly, the charty 18 Potentially ex8mpt from taxation in respect of income or Capital gains
received wrthin ¢ategories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gain8 Act 1992, to th8 extent that such incom8 or gains are
applied exclusivety to charitable purposes.
Tanglble flxed assets
Indwidual fix8d assets ar8 initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation
and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Depreciation and amortlsatlon
Depreuation is provided on tanglble fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any
estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic lrfe as follows..
Asset class
Furniture and Equiprnent
Motor Véhicles
Dèpreclatlon mèthod and ratg
4 years straight line
4 years straight line
Cash and Gash equlvalants
Cash and cash equival8nls comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-temi highly
liquid investments that are Teadily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an
insignificant risk of change in value.
Fund structure
Unrestricted incorne funds are general funds that are available for use al the tru8te88 discretlon in
furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purpose8, the
use of which is restricted lo that area or purpose.
Penslons and othèr post retlrement obligation•
Defined conlribulion plan8
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in th8 period in which the
related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are r8cognis8d as an asset to the extent that the
prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.
When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting
date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted
present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the perios In whlch
it arises.
Flnanclal Instruments
Classlflcatlon
Financial assets and financial liabilit188 are recognised when the chartty becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basi¢ financial instruments are Initially recognised 8t the amount receivable or payable includlng any
related tran8aGlion costs.
Current assets and current liabilitie8 are subsèquently measured at the cash or other con8ideration
exp8Ct8d to be paid or received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
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Notes to the Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
3 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donations and legacies.,
Donations from individuals
Grants, including capitsl grants.
Grdnts from other chanti88
4,968
15,066
62,990
62,990
67,958
44,883
59,949
67,958
4 Income from charftsble acthiltles
Unrastrlctod
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Contract and grant income
489,082
489,082
469,092
6 Investmont Income
Unrestrlcted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Interest receivable and similar income,.
Interest receivable on bank deposits
other investment income
2,177
7,059
2.177
7,059
470
14,874
9,236
9,236
15,144
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Notes to the Financial Statements for tho Yoar Ended 31 March 2024
6 Expendlture on charltable activities
Unrestrlcted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Charitabl8 activities
Depreciation, amortisation and other simllar Costs
Allocated support cost8
Governance costs
485,172
4,619
85,342
4,873
580,006
485,172
4.619
85,342
4,873
580,006
448,396
5,861
58,527
7,721
520,505
Actlvlty
und8rtaken
dlrectly
Actlvlty
support
costs
2024
2023
staff costs
Deprecialion and loss on
disposal of asset
Direct projed expenses
Motor and travel expenses
Computer and so￿are
maintenance
Telephone
Printing, postage and 8tationery
Advertising and marketing
Subscriptions
Sundry
Trainlng
Healing and lighting
Repairs and maintenance
Cleaning
Insurance
Rent, rates and water
Governance
Bad debts written off
Bank charges
Refreshments
367,468
85,342
452,810
368,828
4.619
28,844
15,707
4,619
28,844
15,707
5,861
26,860
24,791
3,338
11,609
5,216
3,338
11,609
5,216
8,649
10,051
4,829
372
3,652
1,346
2,114
4,212
16.429
8,S15
11,038
14,291
7,721
967
82
649
3,001
1,237
2,646
3,536
14,8S4
5,706
3,001
1,237
3,536
14,854
5,706
8,846
13,086
4,873
13,088
4,873
78
78
489,791
90,215
580,006
521,257
Included in the èxpenditure analysed above, there are also govemance costs of £4,873 (2023
£7,721) which relate directty to charitable activities. See note 7 for further details.
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Notss to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
7 Analysis of govemance and support costs
Govemance costs
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Legal fee8
4,873
4,873
4,873
7,721
7,721
4,873
8 Net Incomlngloutgolng resource8
Net {outgoing)lincoming resources for the year include..
2024
2023
Loss on di8posal of flx8d a88ets held for the charity's own use
Depreciation of fixed assets
744
5,861
4,619
9 Trustees remuneratlon and expenses
No tru$tee8, nor any per8on8 conneded wth them, have received any remuneration from the charity
during the year.
No tru8te88 have received any relmbursed expenses or any other benefit8 from the charity during the
year.
10 Staff Costs
The aggregate payroll costs w8re as follows..
2024
2023
Gross wages
Employers Nl
Employers pension
415,169
24,162
10,714
450,045
340,190
20,786
10,263
371.239
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Notes to the Financlal Staternonts for the Year Endod 31 March 2024
10 Staff costs {contlnued)
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management I leadership team) employed
by the charity during the year was as follows..
2024
No
51
2023
No
48
Project staff
Management and administration
53
50
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the y8ar.
During the year the charity made the following transactions wtth key rnanagemenl personnel..
Key management personnol
All trustees and certain senior employees who have aulhority and responsibilty for planning, directing
and controlling the activities of the charity are con8id8red to b& key management personnel. Total
remuneration in respect of these individuals 18 £106,08112023= £97,299).
To promote the cost effective running of tha organisation and to ensurè the best personnel are
availablè to deliver the seNice to its r&cipi8nts, tha key management parsonnel are also involved in
the direct delivery of the seNices. This is across the projecl and Is separale to time in planning,
directing and controlling the activlties of the charlty but Is included in the total remuneration fi'gure
above.
11 Pen8lon8 and other post-rollroment boneftts
Defined contribution plans
The amount recogniged In Income or expenditure as an expense In relation to defined contribution
plans was £10,714 (2023.. £10,263).
12 Indepondant examlner's romuneratlon
2024
2023
Examlnatlon-related assurance seNice8
4,020
3,100
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Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
13 Tangible fixed assets
Furnlturo
and
equlpment
Motor
vehi¢188
Total
Cost
Al l April 2023
Addrtions
84,794
748
5,500
90,294
748
At 31 March 2024
85,542
5,500
91,042
Depreciatlon
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the y8ar
At 31 March 2024
75,543
4,619
5,500
81.043
4.619
80,162
5,500
85,662
Net book value
At 31 Mar¢h 2024
5,380
5,380
At 31 March 2023
9,251
9,251
14 D6btor8
2024
2023
Trade debtor8
Other debtors
37,100
10,925
51,224
998
48.025
52,222
15 Cash and cash equlvalents
2024
2023
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
134
129,653
129,787
131,260
131,406
16 Creditorn: arnount8 falllng duo wlthln one yoar
2024
2023
Trade creditors
other taxation and social security
other creditors
Accruals
9,399
5,326
1,669
4,020
20,414
4.351
4.819
3,121
4,080
16,371
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Yoar Ended 31 March 2024
17 Funds
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Unrestrlcted funds
Genernl
General Funds
158,681
566,276
{580,OC6)
144,951
Restricted funds
Beckly Centre
17.827
17,827
Total funds
176,508
566,276
580,006
162,778
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at 1
April 2022
Incomlng
re8ource8
Resources
expended
Unrestrlcted funds
General
General Fund8
135,745
544,185
{521,249)
158,681
Restricted funds
Beckty Centre
17,827
17,827
Total funds
153,572
544,185
521,249
176,508
The specific purposes for which the restricted funds are to be applied as follows..
Bockty Contro
The Beckly Centre 8UPPOrt8 children and young people with disabilitie8, Children and young people
come together at Beckly to experience a range of social and play opportunities. Be¢kly provides a
caring soci81 environment where participants can socialise, meet and make new friend8. There are
plans to spend this money on capital projects in the coming year.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
18 Anatysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Genaral
Total funds
at 31 March
2024
Restrfctsd
funds
Tangible fixed a88ets
Current as88t8
Current liabilitie8
5,380
159,986
20,414
5,380
177,812
20,414
17,827
Total net assets
144,951
17,827
162,778
Unre8trlct8d
funds
General
Total funds
at 31 March
2023
Regtrfcted
fund8
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
9,251
165,801
(16,371
158,681
9,251
183,628
16,371
17,827
Total net 88set8
17,827
176,508
19 Related party transactlons
During the year the charity made the followlng related paty transactlons..
Mr R Adamson
At the balance sheet date the amount due from Mr R Adamson was £10,000 (2023 - £Nil).
20 Parent and ultlmate parent undertaking
The ultimate controlling party of the chantable company is the tru8tee8.
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