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2022-02-28-accounts

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Trustees'
report
Statement oftrustees' responsibilities
Independent
examiner's
report
Statement offinancial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements 9-17

ROUTES 2 RESULTS TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2022 Recruitment and appointment of new tNstses When recruiting new members lo their board. existing tru51ees must be clean in their own minds abixJI thè charity's purpose and aim5. They also need to understand their Broader duties and re5ponsibililies as trustees, 10 ènsure both that they aTe acting in the best interest of the Charity, and that they arè in a position to eX￿ain lo new trustees what 15 required of them. Trusteas neèd to ènsure that thèy. rathèr than staff. ratain ovarall responsibility and contrcl of the Irustee re¢ruitment, seledion and induction process. Existing trustees have a clèar rolè to play in ovÉrsÈèing tha èffeetive management of an open atKI efficAent process. This applie5 whether trustee5 themselves select new cx)Ileague8. or whelhei other arrangements apply {for example. election or nomination by a Tnembership51. Thoro will bg an 8sse$$ment on what skills are needed within the Iruslee board, and these skills developed into a determination as to what kind of trLJStees (o look ftsr. A trust08 job dascription. will be developed based on this. Part of that job description will Include the 6 main duties as outlines In the you.gov webslte.. https.'IAw￿.gov.UkI governmentlpublicatlcsnsfthe-essentia￿twsl¢e-what-YOy-n•$d-to￿Th0WV1X31tht-ÈsS￿nl131-1rUstee-what-yOU-ne8d- to-know-what-you-need-ltrdo For our charity whith is a small one. tha assassmont IS simple, and need not invofve more than the application of ¢vmmon sense. Charities should ensure that all ils new and potential truslaas have access to tha Charty Commission's publication Responsibilities of Charity Twslees {CC3} and that they have read and understood the conlenl5. A major pra¢li¢e lo enwr8 that potenttal new trustees considèr the qu8stton of possible conflicts ol interest before there 15 commitment on either side. This is particularty important where personal interests may be signifrcant enough to make it difficult for the indivHJual ￿nCerned lo make 8 full and roundeil contribuNun on the board's discussions and decisions. Trustee5 musl ensure that thgy are awaie of the logal rules and eligibility to serve as a trustee. bearing in mind th81 (( is a Criminal offencè to sèN6 as trustee rf disqualffied from doing so. Recruilrnent in most charities and induding R2R will be based on word of mouth and r8commèndati¢￿s, which will a11 be laid out transparenlly during the recruitment process. Othèr mèthods of search. such as advertising, using trustee brokerage servrce3 and nehvorking wrth other tharil'8$, are secondary options should recommendations and word of mouth not prowde eligible trustees. Diversity 18 also an import8nl ¢rtterion. A Charity will often benefit from seeking to recruit and retain trustees who reflect and have knowledge of the communities and a￿a¥ in whith thè d)arity opèrates. For Routes 2 Results. diversity in the trustee body will be a major, speafic issue. In particular, RoLrtes 2 Results trustees should note the advent of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. This Act givès "publtc bodies" which includes some tharilies. a general duty lo promole ra¢ equalty. 11 also stands as a slalèmènt of good practice for all charities to aspire to. Trustees should be aware that olhef elements of dlverslty are also affected by legislation. for 8xampl8 the Disability Discrimination Acts. Even if the appointment of 8 Iruslee is not spècifically affactad by legislations. d)arities should look to such legislation as an example of gocd practice.

ROUTES 2 RESULTS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2022 A person Is disqualified from acting as a Iruslee rf they fall under any of the folowing provis1￿$, detailed in section 72 (11 of the Charities Act 1993.. People under the age of 18, unless the charrty is a reglstered company., - Anyone convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonesty unl&ss the Conviction is sp8nt'. -Anyone who is an vndischarged bankrupt.. - Anyone who has previously been removed from Irusleeship of a charity by the Court of the Commi85ion¥rs; and -Anyone who is undar a disqualification order under the Company Directors DisqualifiCat￿n Ad 1996. Oryanisational structstrg The trustees ensure the ch3rity is fu￿[11￿9 ils goals and mission. They are made up of ¢xperts and people with valuable experience in healthcare, charities, market researth, bu51ness, 8du¢ation and the dèveloping world. A leadership team implement the vision and execute the research. They are made up of the market researth expert$ who had the w5ion lo and p055ion to roalise the need to operate withii a Not-For-Pfofrt Selling. ensuring that thè resèarch and PLJblie purptssa goals of th8 development sector and put first. Inducli¢n anil training ol new tru¥tgo¥ Induction material includes.. the charity, s governing documenl. in addition lo accounts. with explanatory material where ne￿Ssary, and recent minutes of trustee meetings. I trustees, 8$ part of their induction, should receNe an "induetlon p2cW' contsining a ¢opy of th8 tharity's kèy documents (usually the charity's governing document, latest sel of annual accounts and copie3 of minute5 from prèwous m¢&tingsl accompanied by an &X￿anatiOn of thèir purpose and effecL TTUStees will utilise the following pages frurn the UK govemmenl websf(e as Part of their inductirm.. https'.11 www.gov.uklgovernmenUpublicalionslth&eSsenlia￿tsUstee-Whal-Y0u-need-IO-kn0W-C￿rthe-esSenIial-l[usIee- what-you-need-Io-know-whal-you-need-l040 As wel as reading through the UK Govemment page.. The essential trustee.. what you need lo know CC3 kn Existing Iru51ees ale encouraging and open in thei¥ dealings with new Iwustees and avoid either glossing over or exaggerating the role. Openness about the duties and responsibilitie5 of a trustee will demystify them and help lo reassure prospective candidates about any concerns Ihey might have. Arb informal meeting at an earfy-slage of the selèction process Can provide an opportunity for existing trustees to provide prospective trustees with an understanding of what a trustèè is requirèd and expecied to do. Rlsk management The Iruslees have 8 duty to identify and review the risk5 to which the charity is eX[￿sed and lo ensu appropriale contro15 are in place lo provide reasonable a55urance against fraud and error. All work is ethically approved in each and every ¢ounlry. Market research via the respective ethical approval cornmittee of the relevant country is completed. The trusl89$' report was approved by the Bo8ril ofTru$ltrès. Orc Bushby Tfustee Dated: 17 January 2023

Unrestdicted
Unrestricted		 Unrestdicted
Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
Notes 8 f
Income and endowm
Donations
and legacies		 70,000 170,000
Research income 256,623 199,312
Other income 22,561 26,499
Total income 349,184 395,811
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Research expenses 6 431,764 416,386
Net expenditure for the yearl
Net movement in funds (82,580) (20,575)
Fund balances at 1 March 2021 142,620 163,195
Fund balances at 28 February 2022 60,040 142,620

2022 2021
Notes 8 f F. 6
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 12 256
Current assets
Debtors 9,293 10,472
Cash at bank and in hand 54,947 141,865
64,240 152,337
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year 14 (4,200) (9,973)
Net current assets 60,040 142,364
Total assets less current liabilities 60,040 142,620
Income funds
Unrestricted funds - general 60,040 142,620
60,040 142,620

Research income
2022 2021
6
Performance
related grants		 256,623 199,312
Perfonnance
related grants
201803JNJSWITCHING 10,337
201808 MAPS BMGF 103,608 79,315
201902 BMGF Lyndra 150,356 100,432
202001 SIA-Rl WHO Nepal 2,127 9,229
Other 532
256,623 199,312
Unrestricted
funds
general
2022 2021
6
Other income 21,800 26,499
Sundry income 761
22,561 26,499

6 Research expenses
2022 2021
Research projects 6 8
201803JNJSWITCHING (1) 3,071
201808MAPS BMGF 86,943 8,000
202001 SIA-Rl WHO Nepal 2,100 1,800
201902 Lyndra BMFG 106,920 95,775
Other research expenses 70,000 170,000
265,962 278,646
Share ofsupport costs (see note 7) 161,602 133,740
Share ofgovernance costs (see note 7) 4,200 4,000
431,764 416,386
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8 Net movement Net movement in funds in funds 2022 2021
6 F.
Net movement in funds is stated aRer charging/(crediting)
Exchange (gains)/losses (1,688) 16,692
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 256 255
Amortisation of intangible assets 1,053
9 Independent examination fees
Fees payable to the independent examiner: 2022 2021
6 E
Independent examination ofthe R2R's annual accounts 2,800 2,600
10 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
R2R duding the year.
11 Employees
The average monthly number ofemployees during the year was:
2022 2021
Number Number
Management
Administration
Total
Employment costs 2022 2021
6
Wages and salaries 129,365 83,333
Social security costs 10,498 5,145
Other pension costs 3,066 1,890
142,929 90,368

There were no employees There were no employees whose annual remuneration was 660,000or more.
12 Tangible fixed assets
Computer Equipment
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Cost
At 1 March 2021 11,419
At 28 February 2022 11,419
Depreciation
and impairment
At 1 March 2021 11,163
Depreciation
charged		 in the year 256
At 28 February 2022 11,419
Carrying
amount
At 28 February 2021 256
13 Debtors
2022 2021
Amounts
falling due		 within one year: 6 6
Other debtors 811 779
Prepayments
and accrued		 income 8,482 9,693
9,293 10,472
14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
E 6
Other creditors 5,973
Accruals and deferred income 4,200 4,000
4,200 9,973

Analysis ofnet assets between
funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021f
Fund balances at 28 February 2022 are represented by:
Tangible assets 256
Current assets/(liabilities) 60,040 142,364
60,040 142,620