Company registration number.. 03420867
Charity registration number.. 1080543
Routeways Centre Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Routeways Centre Limited
Contents
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
2to11
Independent Examinefs Report
12
Statement of Financial Activities
13
Balance Sheet
14
Statement of Cash Flows
15
Notes to the Finanaal Statements
18to25

Routeways Centre Limited
Reference and Administrative Details
Chairnian
Mr N J Holman
Trustoes
Mrs L. Ward
Mr S J Lawrie
Cilr G Jordan
Mr N J Holman
Mr R Adamson, and Chief Executive Officer
Secmtary
ChaTIty Reglstratlon Number
1080543
Company Reglstratlon Number 03420867
Reglstered Office
Devonporl Parf( Activity Centre
Devonport Park
Fore Street
Plymouth
England
PL14BU
Indepondent Examiner
Matthew Keane FCCA
Wesl¢otts (SW) LLP
Plym House
3 Longbridge Road
Plymouth
Marsh Mllls
Oevon
PL6 8LT
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The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual Teport together
with the financial statements and auditors, report of the charitable company for the year ended 31
March 2025.
Purposè and aims
Our charity's purposes are set out in the companls memorandum and articles of association.
The charity is for the benefit ol persons resident within the South West P8nlnsula, including Cornwall.
Devon, Dorset and Somerset (defined as area of benefit). The charity's objects and principal activities
are..
The relief of unernploymenl for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit.
including assistsnce lo find employment.
To act as a resource for children, young people and families living in the area of benefit by
providing advice. professional 5UPPOrt and assistance and organising programm8s of
physical, educational and other activities as a means of=
(al advanclng In Ilfe and helplnp Children. young peopl8 and families by developing Ihelr skllls.
capacities and capabilities lo enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and
responsible individuals:
(b) advancing education:
(c) reduclng and preventing rlsk taking behavlour such as substance mlsuse, teenage c<)nceplion,
anti-social and criminal behaviour;
(d) providing recreational and leisure 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
soclal and 8¢onomlc clrcumstances, with a view to improving the conditions ol life of such persons.
The aims of our charity are lo support children, young people, families, individuals, and communitles
who are at risk of social exclusion or disadvantsge by helping people to help themselves to overcome
the barriers that prevent them from living life to their full potential.
Ensurlng wo dellv•r our alms
We review our aim5, objedives and aGtivities regularly. Th8 ieviews look at the serVI￿S we deliver.
what we have achieved in support of our objeclives and the people we help. The review helps us to
ensure thal 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 database to monitor our work.
this has greatly Improved access to infomatlon for all staff and management and has imwovod our
ability to meet the needs of our clients.
The focus of our work
The main objectlves of the year were:
Supporting people into education, tralnin9, and employment.
Developing the skills of disabled chIld￿n and young people to improve life chances.
Support for children and young people with autistic spe¢tnJm Conditions.
Enhancing family well-being by providing respite and short breaks for disabled children and
support for young people with mental health issues.
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Helping people to cope and recover from issues impacling their ability to live a full life.
Supporting education through learnlng oulside the classroom.
Supporting famllies to cope and recover from the impact of crime.
Prevenling families with challenging children from reaching crisis.
Raise awareness of the challenges faced by disabled children and their families in their
communities.
Th1$ year our committed and dedlcated team of 64 stsff delivered:
157 Young lives supported in overcoming disadvantage through play, exploralion and
discovery
1200 participant hours of after school social activities for isolated disabled children aged 5 to
Oversight and support for over 69 schools to deliver 10,578 school trips and activities,
lolalling 179.505 participant days.
1116 participant hours of social activities for young adults wrth learning disabilities in our
Youth Club
17,681 participant hours of activities for children and young people with Special Educational
Needs and Disabilities. Anolher signlficant increase. compared lo the prevlous year.
753 days out with outdoor weekend and holiday activilies for children and young people with
Special Educational Needs and Oisabilities in our Short Breaks and Adventure Breaks
projects
1580 participant hours for young adults with learnlng disabilities. Growing Together. supports
life skills, vocational and personal development.
25 social events for adults with learning disabilities.
These outcomes were delivered through a number ol projects and services.
We have also..
Continued to train staff in Safety Interver)tions, from the Crisis Prevention Institute. Stafl
trained in Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid al Work and Paedialric First Aid.
Upda18d training in gaslronomy, nasogastnc and pump leedlng. Hoistlng and personal care
training delivered. Diabetes training provided to staff
Our main a¢llvill8s and whom they help are described below. All of our actlvilles are focussed on
helpin9 people to overcome disadvantage or lo prepare for adult life. Outcomes we have achieved
include..
Supported positive family relationship5 by provldlng respite care and aclivities for dlsabled
childr8n.
Supported children and young people's education by providing positive leeming opportunities.
Contributed to the reduction of risk-taking behaviours by providing leisure time activities
during school holidays, after school and weekends.
Supported families and individuals in crisis by idenlity'ng and supporting viclims of domestlc
abuse and other crimes.
Supported adults lo ffind employment and training activitie5.
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Supported young people to find employment or higher education.
Supported young people with mental health issues to stay out of crisis and reduce
admissions to mental health services.
Provided positive activities for young people with Leaming Disabilities who are not in
education, training or employmenl.
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'routeways.org.uk101752 300 700
Routeways
Routways In Numbers 202412025
Rout•Way8 Is a local charlty headquart•r•d In plymoutii that support8 chlldren. yount
.people. and families in overcoming di¥advantag•. We run • wid• v•rl*ty of •ftor-$chool
and we•kend actlvlty 8•sslons, short breaks. occupJtlon•l skill8 groLtrP$. And Eoclal pro-
gram8 for chlldien. youni peopl•. and adults wlth •ducation•l n•eds and di#•biUti•s.
17,681
of actlvttles. sklll d8¥o1op-
méAt and 8oclAilslni for chl
dren and young peoplo v•ith
SEND.
hours
157
young lives
753d
ays out
1580h
ours
supported In overcoming
di$4dvantsg* throu8tb
play, exploration and
dl8CO¥•ry.
in the outdoors for our
Short Bleaks and Ad-
¥enture Breaks group$.
A vital resplt• r•80urc••
for lamili•i.
of vocational & life okill
dev•lopmgnt for
our Growin8 Together 8fOUPg
for young adults wlth l••rn-
Ing difficult¢•s
1580hours
Wè helpod 69 Sehoots
provide 179.505 educa-
tionAI vlsttg a¢tos8
IVY8 school trips.
25soclal events
enjoy￿ by adults wlth
i•Arnlng dlfflcultles.
of vocAtlonal & ISfe 8kili
our Gfowln¢ Togtrthew
Rr¢)up8 for youn# adulti
wlth learnlni dlfflcultl••
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You grow.
You thrive.
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commited staff
supported in overcomlnt
disadvantage throu
play, exploration and
di$¢overy.
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The Beckly Centre
The service continued to proiride a wide range of opportunities for children and young people to
engage in social interaction in a safe and secure environmenl.. to be entertained at limes when
otherwise they fflighl be isolated and feel alone.. encouraged to experience different activities and
challenged to gain new skills to improve their personal development and enhan￿ future resilience
and independence.
The Servi￿ continued to provide a wide range of opportunities for children and young people to
engage in social interaction in a safe and secure environment,. to be entertained al limes when
otherwise they might b8 isolated and feel alone., encouraged to experience different activities and
challenged to gain new skills lo 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 utilising the space
and provided some greater financial stability to the site.
In addition, the Adults Social Group meets fortnightly for social gathering and activities. and this
provides continuity of support for families as the age group is for over 25-year-olds allowing transition
from oui Growing Together group.
The srte has undergone ongoing maintenance throughout Ihe year with further works planned.
AdVen￿rn Break8
This service Is commlssioned by Plymouth Cty Council. We were informed of an extension to the
contract to run until 3110312026. We are working with greater levels of need and provided staff with
training opportunities in managing Challenging behaviour. We are looking after children from 20
families at any one lime. The young people tend to slay on this service long-term until their 18th
birthday, wilh Rouleways providing continuity of care and support to help develop life 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 numbeT of community-based visits, which help
build their sell-8Steem, teamwork and friendships.
Devonport Park Acllvlty Centr•
Devonport Park Activity Centre delivered a range of activities for disabled children and families during
the year.
Activities delivered include school holiday activities. youth groups and transition groups for 16 - 24
year old. 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 supported those struggling to fully integrale in a formal leaming environment offering a
relaxed and welcomlng space.
The majority of our training took place at this stte also. Offering First aid, Safety Interventions and
Educational Visit Co-ordinator training for teachers leading the management of school trips in their
schools. We have also run training sessions by external training professionals regarding feeding and
various medication administration based on Ihe complex needs of the young people attending our
sessions.
Further site development undertaken to register the site with Ofsted and allow younger children to
access the sile and benefit from all it has lo offer.
Expanded provision to offer bespoke educatlon support to special schools and those struggling to
access the formal school environment.
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Radford Rascals
This service conlinued at its expanded rate. running bwo nights a week and is regularty supporting 10
families. Funded by Plymouth City Council. the aim of this service is to prornote and develop
communication and social skills earty in childhood to improve later life Ghances. Working with 5 to
8-year olds with profound disabilities, the social group helps develop communicalion and early life
skills such as sharing. This seNice has now been extended for a further 12 months to 3110312026.
This service continued at its expanded rate, running nights a week and is regulady supporting 10
families. Funded by Plymouth City Council, the aim of this service is to promote and develop
communication and social skills early in childhood to improve later life chances. Working with S to
8-year olds with profound dis8bililies, the social group helps develop communication and early life
skills such as sharing. Thls s8niice has now been extended for a further 12 months to 3110312028.
In Other Words
Supporting children and young people with mental health and emotional well-being issues. Thls
service supports young people in the community and in the local secure psychiatric unit. Regularly
supporting young people every month in person., the service provides a Tange of support including
running a regular social group where young people can participate in social activities where they can
enjoy themselves, provlde each other with peer support and seek help from professionals. In addition,
famllies are supported and signposted lo additional family support and information they Can access
Outdoor Educatlon Adv180ry Servlce
Rouleways has been commissioned to deliver the statutory responsibility to provide advice and
guidance to Local Aulhorily Schools on Outdoor Education. School Trips and Activities for the City of
Plymouth licence. This fits well wtlh our objects in promoting education and opportunities for young
people. This service is also used by academies and free schools.
Against the backdrop of Ilmit8d resources. aust8rlty, decornmissioning of servlces. and insecurities
over funding. it has contlnued to be difficult lo plan or develop services. Nevertheless, with prudent
financlal control. thè support of staff and volunteers, we have managed lo relain a healthy balance of
fijnds.
Prlnclpal Fundlng Sources
Our principal funding sources are'through the delivery of public sector contracts for seNices. We also
sought funding through grant making bodies, charitable trusts and from donations. Some of our
income comes through primary purpose trading such as holiday dubs, respite activities and training.
Invostmont Poll¢y
Aside from rètaining a prudent amount In reserves each year, most of the charivs funds are to be
spent in the short term so there ar8 few funds for long term investment. A review of investmenl
policies was made during the year 2016117, se8kiiig independent financial advice, which ¢A)ncluded
there was little opportunity lo achieve a higher return than currently achieved throu9h interest eaming
business bank accounls. The Board keeps Ihis decision under regular review.
Reserve5 Policy
The charity runs a variety of projects which are financed by the publlc sector or from sources for
specific project activities. The funds for these projects are restricted, and the charity therefore has
limited opportunities to build up its own general unrestricted reserves.
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The Trustees are mindful of the need lo relain general unrestricted funds wherever possible, not least
because any project overspends must be met from Ihese funds. In Ihe current economic climate of
cofflpelilive funding, il is prudent to establish reserves lo support 6 monlhs Irading and work towards
accruing reserves for 12 months trading. This would enable the charity to carry on activity of public
benefit and seek appropriate funding elsewhere. However, such funding will always continue to be
based on OUT business values and subject to the same cor)testability as we would expect from
partners.
Going Concem
After makir)g appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has
adequate resouices to Continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Although
maintaining levels of income is challenging, costs are being reduced accordingly. For this reason, the
Truslees continu8 lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further
details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis Can be found in the Accounting Policies.
Future Plan8
The Trustees are very aware that we remain in a period of austerity when current contracts will Come
under close scrutiny and many of our partners, particularly Plymouth Cily Council. are experiencing
significant cuts in expenditure. The Trustees are also acutely aware of the increasing competition for
grant funding.
The management team are keen lo explore future opportunitres and report these potential openings al
the board meetings. The Trustees and Chief Executive are actively pursuing a number of diverse
opportunities lo expand and develop our offer to the community.
At the end of the financial year we We￿ dose to completing on the purchase of Little Deers Nursery
CIC. This completed at the end of May 2025 with all staff and children transferring under Routeways.
This activity strengthens and extends our offer lo those from 18 months old.
We continue to seek out and develop new initiatives and projects for the benefit of our
cllenlslcustomers. whose needs are not provided for by statutory services We work closely with our
clients and targei groups lo engage them in planning and developing ideas. We are working hard lo
diversify our funding slreams and. to develop donations and lundraising acuvlties.
Governing Docum•nt
Routeways Centre Limlt8d Is a cornpany limited by guarantee and govemed by its memorandum and
articles of association as dated 28 July 1997., amended on 3 May 2000 to allow for current
goveman¢e,' and lurther am8nd8d in November 2008. The company was incorporated on 15 August
1997 and registered as a charity on 3 May 2000 with the Chafity Commission. In the event of the
company being wound up the Direclors are required to conlribule an amount not exceeding £10.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustoes
The Directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and. under the
company's articles, are known as members of the 808rd of Trustees. Under the requirements of the
memorandum and article5 of association. the subscribers lo the memorandum and such other
peisons 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 charlly
unless the Trustees approve hislher application for membership. Anyone over the age of 18 can
become a member of the charity.
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As set out in the articles of association, the Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting (AGM>
and al every subsequenl AGM. one-third of Trustees are subject lo retirement based on length ol
service and by rolalion. If the charity al the meeting at which a trustee retires by rotation, does not
then fill the vacancy, the retiring Trustee shall, rf willing to act. be deemed to have been reappointed
unless al the meeting it is resolved not lo 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 Ihe board of Trustees represents the
business and specialist needs of the charity. 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 the event of
particular skills being lost, other individuals can be and are approached lo offer themselves for
election to the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Inductlon and Tralnlng
Most Truslees are already very familiar with the activities of the charity prlor to their eleclion to the
Board of Twstees. having undergone several briefing or information meetings. Additionally, there is
policy covering the induction of new Trustees that seeks to ensure that new Trustees are able to
familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. This inforfflalion is
provided in a series of one-to-one meetings. with a follow-up meeting with the management team after
slx months.
Roles and responsibllitl8s of Trustees.
The main documents that sel out the operalional framework for the chaiity including the
governing documents.
Resourcing and the current financial positions as set out in the latest published accounts.
FLrture plans and activities as set out in strategic plans.
Post induction. Trustees attend staff meetings, and receive regular reports.
R18k Management
The Trustees have responslbilily to identify, assess and manage risks. The Trustees define rlsk as
any uncertainty surrounding events and their outcomes that Gould have an impad on the charity and
its ability to fulfil ils objectives.
The management team draws up a risk register with the Trustees whlch Is regularfy reviewed and
used to inform planning and decision making.
Oryanlsational Structure
The Board of Trustees, which has to be more than three members bul is not subject lo any maximum,
admlnislers the Chaflty.
The board meets every 2 months, with the option to call exlraordinary meetings if necessary, and is
responsible for Ihe strategic direction and policy of the charity. A management team is appointed by
the board of Trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of Ihe Charity, to ensure that the charity
delivers the services and activities specified and achieves ils conlracled outcomes.
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To achieve an effective and robust delivery of operatlons. Ihe management team has delegated
aulhorily, reviewed annually, within terms set down by the Trustees covering such activities as
contract negotiation and management, finance and employment. However, it is the inclusive and
supportive nature of the culture of the charity, supported wholeheartedly by the Trustees, that new
project developments. policies and procedures and operational strategy are firstly consulted on with
all staff and users (where appropriate) prior to implementalion. to ensure staff and user commitment,
participation and satisfaction with operational matters.
Related Parties
In so far as it is complementary to the charills objects, the charity is guided by both local and national
policy. 11 has a close relationship with Plymouth City Council and has secured the delivery of a range
of sep4ices, each through a competitive tendering process.
As an organisation concerned with social regeneration and the education of children and young
people, Routeways Centre Limited has always taken its socTral responsibilities seriously. It recognises
its corporate social responsibility in its various roles as employer. Consumer. and service provider. It
aims lo be an organisalion that leads by example. In being environmentally and socially aware the
organisalion will help to educate oth8rs and s8t an example about what can be achieved.
Envlronment
We continue to make major efforts in recycllng. As a result. the organlsatlon has dramatically reduced
the amount of waste sent to landfill. Toner cartridges and ink cartridg8s ar8 returned to suppliers for
recycling.
Routeways Centre Limited is aware of the impact of carbon emissions on the environment and takes
steps lo reduce its carbon footprinl. Energy saving schemes are in place.. turning down heating,
switching off lights, ensuring monitors and equipment are tumed off and not left in stand-by. Car
sharing and the use of public transport to attend rneeling5 are promoted.
Devonport Park Acllvlty Centre allows many envlronmenlal benefits lor the organlsation. Food waste
and shredded confidential papers are recycled lo compost.
Customers
We seek to provide our customers with a qualily service that is respecfful of their needs. We are
member of the Safe Pla￿ Scheme, which offers a place to receive assistance for those with a
leaming disability.
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Workforc•
Routeways is Committed lo being an ethical employer. All employees are treated with respect and
fairness. The organisation has introduced work lrfe balance policies. Routeways continues to hold the
Disability Confident Employer award.
Health and Safety
Roul8ways is committed to providing a working environment thal is both saf8 and frt for purpose. A
dedicated Health and Safety off￿r onsures that the organisalion can react quickly to provide for th8
needs ol staff and customers.
Suppllern
Routeways Centre Limrted does as part of rts social responsibilrty. examine the ethical and
environmental credentials of its suppliers. As contracts are due for renewal, environmenlal and social
awareness play a large part in the decision-making process.
Each of the persons who are Trustees at th8 time when thos Trustees. report Is approved has
confirmed that..
so far as that Trustee is aware. there is no relevant audit informats'on of which the charitsble
¢ompanVs auditors are unaware, and
that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be
aware of any infomiation needed by the charitable companls auditors in connection with
preparing their report and to establish that thè charitable companys audltors are aware of
that informallon
In preparing this report, the Trustaes hav8 taken advantsge of the small companies, exemptions
provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
The annual r8POrt was approved by the trustees of the charity on
and signed on its
Mr S J Lawrie
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Routeways Centre Limited
('the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for Ihe year ended
31 March 2025.
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 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having salisfied 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 examinatlon
of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acl'}.
In carrying Out my examination I have followed the Direclions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5){b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Companrfs gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner 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 FCCA, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination givlng me cause to believe..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Rouleways Centre Limited as required by section
386 of the 2006 A￿. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting ￿qUIrementS of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'true and fair vievl which is nol a matter
considered as part of an independent examlnatlon,. or
4. the accounts have nol been prepared in accordance wilh the methods and principles of th8
Slalemenl of Recomfflended PraGli¢e for accounting and reporting by charilies lapplicable lo
Gharilies preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financlal Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of Ihe
accounts lo be reached.
Matthew Keane FCCA
Westcotts (SW) LLP
Plym House
3 Longbridge Road
Plymouth
Marsh Mills
Devon
PL6 8LT
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total
Recognised Gains and Losses)
Unrestricted
fundg
Restricted
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment income
148,346
535,505
3,587
148,346
535,505
3,587
67,958
489.082
9.236
Total income
687,438
687,438
566.276
Expendlture on:
Charilable activities
644.852
844,852
580,005
Total expenditure
644,852
644,852
580,005
Net incomel(expenditure)
42.586
42,586
13,729
Net movement in funds
42,586
42,586
(13,729>
Reconclllatlon of fund8
Tolal funds brought fopNard
Total funds carried fO￿ard 14
144,951
17,827
162,778
176,508
187,537
17,827
205,364
162,779
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above IMO periods.
The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 14.
The notes on pages 16 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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(Registration number: 03420867)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
5,921
5,380
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
66,072
155615
47,101
130,711
12
221,687
177,812
Creditorn: Amounts falling due wlthln one year
13
22.244
20,413
Net current asseis
199,443
157,399
Net assets
205,364
162,779
Funds of the chaflty:
Restrlcted Income lund•
Restricted funds
17,827
17,827
Unrestrictod incom• fund8
Unrestricted funds
187,537
205,364
144,952
Total funds
14
162,779
For the finar)cial year ending 31 March 2025 Ihe charity was 8ntilled to exemption from audit under
section 477 of Ihe Companies Act 2006 relats'ng to Small companies.
Direclors, responsibilities..
The members have not required the charity to obtain an audil of Its accounls for the year in
question in accordance with section 476., and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
al slalements on pages 13 to 25 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue
Q5. 8nd signed on Iheir behaN by..
Mr S J Lawrie
Trustee
The notes on pages 16 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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ststement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
202S
2024
Note
Cash flows from opernting actlvltles
Net cash incomel(expenditurel
Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items
Depreciation
Investment income
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
42.586
(13,729)
3,579
{3.58n
252
4.619
(9,236)
42.830
(18,346)
Worklng capltal adlustments
(Increase)Ide¢rease in debtors
Increase in creditors
(18.971)
1,831
5,121
4,042
13
Net cash flows from operating activities
25,690
9,183
Cash flow8 from Investing actlvlties
Interest receivable and similar income
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash flows from investing actlvitles
Net Increasel(decrease) in cash and cash equivalenls
Cash and cash equivalenls al 1 April
Cash and cash equivalenls al 31 March
3,587
4,373
9.236
748
10
8,488
24,904
(695)
131,406
130.711
155,615
130,711
All of the cash flows are derived from continuing opefations during the above two periods.
The noles on pages 16 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Routeways Centre Llmited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1 Charity statu8
The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales. and consequently does not
have share capital. Each of the Iruslees is liable to contribute an amount nol exceeding £1 towards
the assels of the charity in the event of liquidation.
The address of Its registered office is..
Devonport Park Activity Centre
Devonport Park
Fore Street
Plymouth
England
PL14BU
2 Accountlng policies
Summary of significant accounting policles and k•y accountlng estimates
The principal accounling policies applied in the preparation of these financial slalements are set out
below. These policies have b88n consislently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise
slaled.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounling and Reporting by
Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice {applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
1021) {issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK aTrd Republic of Ireland (FRS 102> and the Companies Act 2006.
Basls of prepardtlon
Rouleways Cenlfe Limited meets the definltlon of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised al hislorical cost w Iransaction value unless othe￿1$& staled in the
relevant accounting policy notes.
Golng con¢•rn
The Iwstees consider Ihat there are no materlal uncertainlies about the charitls ability to continue as
a golng concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by
ihe charity.
Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the charily has enlitlement to the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of the income recelvable can be measured reliably.
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Donatlons and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and
settlement dale. In the event Ihat a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of
performance by the charity before the charity is entitled lo the funds, the income is deferred and not
recognised until either those Conditions are fully mel. or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly
within the control of the charity and il is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting
period.
Grants receivable
Granls are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the fvnds and any conditions linked to
the grants have been met. WheTe perf0rrnan￿ conditions are attached lo the grant and are yel to be
mel, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to
be released.
Investment income
Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notificats'on has been iecelved of
the dividend due.
Expendlturo
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo thal expenditure, it Is
probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated lo
the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that calegory. Where costs cannot
be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the
use of resources, with ￿ntral staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on Ihe portion of the asset's use. Other support costs are allocated based on the
spread of staff costs.
Charltable actlvltle8
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in Ihe delivery of ils activities
and seprfices for its beneficiaries. 11 includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities
and those costs of an indirect nature necessary lo support them.
Support costs
Support costs includ8 central lunctions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis
consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property cosls by floor areas, or per
capila, siaff cosls by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the chartys cuiiipliance with constitutional and statutory
requirements. including audit. strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed
expenses.
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010
and therefore il meets Ihe definition of a charitable cofflpany for UK corporation tsx purposes.
Accordingly, the chaiity is potentially exempt from taxation in resped of income or capital gains
received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporalion Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, lo the extenl that such income or gains are
applied exclusively to charitable purposes,
Tanglble fixed assets
Individual fixed assets are inttially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation
and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Deproclatlon and amortlsatlon
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to wrile off the Cost or valuation, less any
eslimaled residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows..
Asset class
Furniture and Equipment
Motor Vehicies
Depreclatlon method and rat•
4 years slraight line
4 years straight line
Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents Comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly
liquid inveslmenls that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subjecl to an
insignificant risk of change in value.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in
furtherance ol the objectives of the charity.
Reslricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular aiea or for specific purposes, the
US8 of which is reslrlcted to that area or purpose.
Penslons and other post retirement obligations
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the
related seThice is provided. Prepaid conlribulions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the
prepayment will lead to a reduction in future paymenls or a cash refund.
When contributions are nol expected lo be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting
date in which the employees render the relaled 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 which
it arises.
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Flnanclal Instruments
Classlflcatlon
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instmment.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable induding any
related Iransaclion costs.
Current assets and current liabllilies are subsequently measured al the cash or other conslderatlon
expected lo be paid or received and not discounled.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured al amortised cost.
3 Incom• from donation8 and legacie8
Unre8trieted
fund•
Goneral
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
Donations and legacies.,
Donations from individuals
Grants, including capital grants.,
Grants from other charities
22.528
22,528
4,968
125,818
125,818
62,990
148.346
148,346
67.958
4 Income from charltablo actlvltle8
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Contract and grant income
535.505
535,505
489,082
6 Inv•sthi•nt Income
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Interest receivable and similar income:
Interesl receivable on bank deposils
Other investment income
2,587
1,000
2,177
7,059
9,236
1,000
3.587
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notss to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
6 Expenditure on charitable activiti•3
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Charitable activities
Allocated support costs
Govemance cosls
528.218
111.327
5.307
528,218
111.327
5,307
486,519
88,613
4,873
644,852
644,852
580,005
Activity
undertaken
directly
A¢tlvlty
support
¢o$ts
2025
2024
Wages Costs
Staff recrullmenl costs
Direct project expenses
Motor and travel expense5
Computer and software
mainlenance
Telephone
Printing, postage and stationery
Subscriptions
Sundry
Training
Healing and lighting
Repairs and maintenance
Cleaning
Insurance
Rent, rates and water
Govemance
Bank charges
Refreshments
Depreciation and loss on
disposal of asset
414,205
107.495
2.567
521.700
2,567
17,389
12,482
451,463
17,389
12,482
28,844
15,707
11,118
11,759
9,480
3,583
1,619
3,388
3,788
7,721
5,819
9,729
14,456
11,118
11,759
9,480
3,583
1,619
3.388
3.788
7.721
5.819
9,729
14,456
5,307
88
1,594
3,338
11,609
5,216
3,001
1,236
2,646
3,536
14,854
5,706
8,846
13,086
4,873
78
1.347
5.307
88
1,594
3,832
3,'832
4.619
528,218
119,201
647,419
580,005
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
7 Analysis of governance and support costs
Support costs
Unr08trlcted
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Oepreciation of Off￿ equipment
(Profit)Iloss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Wages and salaries
Staff recrultmenl costs
3,579
253
104,928
2,567
3.S79
253
104,928
2,567
4,619
83,994
111,327
111,327
88,613
Governance costs
Unre8trlctsd
fund8
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Independent Examination fees
Accountancy fees
Overlunder provision of a¢¢ountancy fees
Legal and professional fees
1,650
2,450
{120)
1.327
1.650
2.450
(120)
1.327
1,630
2,390
(270)
1.123
4,873
8 Tru8tee8 remunerdtlon and expenses
No Iruslees, nor any persons connected with them, have recelved any remuneration from the charity
during the year.
No Iruslees have received any relmbursed expenses or any other benefits from Ihe charlty during the
year.
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
9 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
2025
2024
Gross wages
Employers Nl
Employers pension
480,023
30.986
14,033
415,169
24.162
10,714
525,042
450,045
The monthly average number of persons {including senior management I leadership team) employed
by the charity during the year was as follows..
2025
2024
Project staff
Managemenl and administratlon
44
51
46
53
No employee rec*ived emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
During the year the charity made the following transactions wilh key managemeni personnel..
Key management personnel
All trustees and ￿rtain senior employees who have authority and responslbllily for planning, directing
and Controlling the a¢livilies of the charity are considered lo be key management personnel. Total
remuneration in respect of these individuals is £117,406 (2024.. £106,081).
To promote the cost effective running of the organisation and to ensure the best personnel are
available lo deliver the service to its recipients, the key management personnel are also involved in
the direct delivery of the services. This is across the proje￿ and is separate to lime in planning,
directing and controlling the aclivrties of the charity but is included in Ihe tolal remuneralion figure
above.
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
10 Tanglble fixed assots
Furniture
and
equipment
Motor
vehicles
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
85,542
4,373
25,699
5.500
91,042
4,373
25,699
At 31 March 2025
64,216
5.500
69.716
Depreclatlon
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
Elimlnated on disposals
80,162
3,579
25.446
5,500
85,662
3.579
25,446
At 31 March 2025
58,295
5,500
63,79S
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
5,921
5,921
At 31 March 2024
5.380
5,380
11 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Other deblors
66.072
37,100
10,001
66.072
47,101
12 Cash and cash equlvalents
2025
2024
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
391
155,224
134
120,577
155,615
130,711
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
13 Credltors: amounts falllng due within on• y•ar
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Olher cTedilors
Accruals
8,945
6,845
2,354
4,100
22,244
9.399
5,326
1,668
4,020
20,413
14 Fund•
Balance at
31 March
2025
B•lan¢• at 1
April 2024
Incoming
re8our¢e8
Re80urces
expended
Unre8trlcted funds
General
General Funds
144,951
687,438
(642,285)
190,104
Restrlcted funds
Beckly Centre
17,827
Total fund•
162.778
687.438
642,285
207,931
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
Aprll 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Unre8tricted funds
General
General Funds
158,681
568.276
(580.005)
144,952
Restrlcted funds
Beckly Centre
17,827
17,827
Total funds
176,508
566.276
580.005
162.779
The specific purposes for which the restricted funds are lo be applied as follows:
Beckly C•ntr•
The Beckly Centre supports children and youn9 people with disabilities. Children and young people
come together at Beckly lo experience a range of social and play opporiunities. Beckly provides a
caring social environment where participants can socialise, meet and make new friends. There are
plans to spend this money on capital projects in the coming year.
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Routeways Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
15 Analy$l$ ol n•t assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total funds
at 31 March
2025
Restrlcted
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
5,921
203.860
22,244
5.921
221,687
22,244
205,364
17,827
Total n8t assets
187,537
17,827
Unre•trlct•d
funds
General
Total fund8
at 31 March
2024
R•8tricted
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
5,380
159,985
20,413
5,380
177.812
20,413
17,827
Total nel assets
144,952
17,827
162,779
16 Related party tran$actlon8
During the year the charity made the following related party Iransaclions:
Mr R Adamson
Al the balance sheet date the amount due tonrom from Mr R Adamson was £Nil {2024- £10,000).
17 Parent and ultlmate parent undertaklng
The ultimate conlrolling party of the ¢harilable company is the trustees.
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