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2025-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 11045976 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1208823

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

FOR

ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

Xeinadin Sidings House Sidings Court Lakeside Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 5NU

ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7 to 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 17

ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

TRUSTEES Mrs E J Allen Mrs J C Lamb K E McWilliam C J Nolan Ms S Solanki (appointed 13.1.25) Miss C Mcgeough (resigned 3.2.25) Professor A Moss (resigned 7.7.25) Dr P Mousley (resigned 8.7.24) REGISTERED OFFICE The Walk Routes4life The Walk Hornchurch RM11 3TL REGISTERED COMPANY 11045976 (England and Wales) NUMBER REGISTERED CHARITY 1208823 NUMBER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Xeinadin Sidings House Sidings Court Lakeside Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 5NU

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11045976)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 26 June 2024 to 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The Charity's objects are restricted specifically, only for the public benefit to the advancement of education and lifelong learning of young people aged primarily, but not limited to 19 to 25 with learning and other disabilities living primarily, but not limited to, the London Borough of Havering by the provision of education and vocational training to develop their individual functional capabilities, skills and understanding and improve life chances and opportunities.

Significant activities

Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Provision of an individualised and bespoke curriculum incorporating skills for Independent Living, Community Participation and Employability, as well as preparing for good health and well-being, to develop skills, abilities and interests and a successful transition into adult life. This includes:

Public benefit

Routes4Life Directors are aware of the Charity Commission guidance and have regard to the Public benefit requirement for the charity.

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11045976)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

STRATEGIC REPORT

Achievements and performance

Charitable activities

The charity's primary mission is to support students as they transition into adulthood. Our past cohorts have successfully moved into both social care day provisions and various employability pathways. We remain a constant point of contact for our alumni, maintaining long-term relationships with families to ensure they always have a strong support network and ready access to information.

Since the transition to the new location the curriculum has seen significant enhancements, moving beyond traditional boundaries to offer a richer and more engaging educational experience. This improvement is largely attributed to the increased capacity and flexibility offered by the new provision, particularly concerning the integration of external expertise.

Core strength of the improved curriculum is the enhanced ability to host outside professionals for direct, high-impact sessions. The significant spatial advantage of the new premises allows for whole-group sessions, a crucial logistical improvement over the previous need to divide students into smaller, less cohesive groups. This change ensures that the educational benefit of external expertise is delivered uniformly and efficiently to every student.

These professional visits are instrumental in improving the curriculum's relevance and breadth, notably by introducing real-world topics like community safety. For instance, a recent visit by local police officers demonstrated the power of this approach.

The structure of the whole-group format dramatically encouraged communication and interaction among all students. This inclusive environment eliminated the fragmentation that can occur in smaller, separate sessions, ensuring every student was actively involved in the discussion and learning experience.

The establishment of an in-house Charity Shop and eBay enterprise provides a comprehensive learning platform where students manage the entire retail cycle, from processing donations to closing sales. By engaging directly with the public, students significantly enhance their financial literacy and customer service abilities, while sharpening their professional communication skills. Furthermore, the enterprise shop fosters essential teamwork through the production of goods, simultaneously strengthening community ties and raising social awareness among the student body.

By having a career lead in place, the charity has successfully expanded work placement capacity for the entire student body. This growth ensures that every student can access a placement tailored to their interests and specifically designed to bridge individual skill gaps. Whether the focus is on refining interpersonal communication or mastering broader employability traits, these targeted experiences provide students with the practical environment necessary to elevate their career readiness

We believe that community connection is the heartbeat of student growth. Through our active partnerships with Social Care, SENDIASS, and the Havering Local Offer, we provide students and families with a clear roadmap for the future. Programs such as Lets Get Active play a vital role in this journey, helping students build the self-assurance and physical resilience needed to navigate change. Ultimately, these connections do more than just provide services; they foster the confidence and transition skills necessary for our students to step into the community with pride.

Fundraising activities

A priority target for the provision is to set up a café where students will be able to learn new work related skills in a familiar environment with effective support. A charitable grant pledge was secured for £15,000 towards the cost of a new commercial kitchen.

An aim of the charity was to secure independent premises to enable the provision to expand in scope and capacity in terms of what services and educational opportunities could be provided. This was secured in January 2024 and new internal work related opportunities have been set up.

Financial review

Principal funding sources

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11045976)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

STRATEGIC REPORT

Financial review

Reserves policy

The trustees have examined the requirement for free reserves which are those unrestricted funds not invested in fixed assets, designated for specific purposes or otherwise committed. The Trustees consider that, given the nature of the work of the charity, it is prudent to have 3 months running costs as the targeted amount of reserves which is £121,000.

We ended the financial year with £106,995 free reserves.

Principal risks and uncertainties

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Subject to the provIsIons of the Act, the Articles and any Special Resolution, the Directors shall be responsible for the management of the Charity's business and may exercise all the powers of the Charity for that purpose.

The number of Directors shall not be subject to any maximum but shall not be less than three.

Any person who is willing to act as a Director, and who is permitted by law to do so, may be appointed to be a Director by resolution of the Directors.

Where a maximum number of Directors has been fixed, the appointment of a Director must not cause that number to be exceeded.

Induction and training of new trustees

New Trustees/Directors must provide identification and complete a 'fit and proper person' declaration upon appointment. Trustees/Directors must undertake safeguarding training on induction and annually thereafter. Opportunities for access to further leadership training is provided.

Wider network

The charity operates under a service level agreement with Corbets Tey School. The school provides staffing, resources and curriculum and the costs are reimbursed monthly. The company/charity is the legal and responsible body for providing the educational services and for drawing down educational funding.

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on ............................................. and signed on the board's behalf by: 18/05/2026

Emma Allen

........................................................................ Emma Allen (May 18, 2026 21:20:37 GMT+1) Mrs E J Allen - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 26 June 2024 to 31 August 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 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 Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 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 giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. 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 a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  3. 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 (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Claire Docherty

Claire Docherty (May 20, 2026 15:24:12 GMT+1)

Claire Docherty FCCA

Xeinadin Sidings House Sidings Court Lakeside Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 5NU

20/05/2026 Date: .............................................

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
2
Education & learning
484,268
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
3
Education & learning
468,226
NET INCOME
16,042
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
116,484
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
132,526		 Restricted
funds
£
31,525
22,787
8,738
44,845
53,583		 Period
26.6.24
to
31.8.25
Total
funds
as
£
515,793
491,013
24,780
161,329
186,109		 Period
1.9.23
to
25.6.24
Total
funds
restated
£
339,545
295,920
43,625
117,704
161,329

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11045976)

BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2025

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
25,531
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
2,091
Cash at bank
127,023
129,114
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(22,119)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
106,995
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
132,526
NET ASSETS
132,526
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Restricted
funds
£
20,693
-
32,890
32,890
-
32,890
53,583
53,583		 2025
Total
funds
as
£
46,224
2,091
159,913
162,004
(22,119)
139,885
186,109
186,109
132,526
53,583
186,109		 2024
Total
funds
restated
£
29,650
-
160,560
160,560
(28,881)
131,679
161,329
161,329
116,484
44,845
161,329

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31 August 2025.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31 August 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 18/05/2026

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11045976)

BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 AUGUST 2025

Emma Allen Emma Allen (May 18, 2026 21:20:37 GMT+1) ~~.........................................~~ .... E J Allen - Trustee

Julie Lamb

Julie Lamb (May 18, 2026 12:40:21 GMT+1) ............................................. J C Lamb - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period		 Period
26.6.24
to
31.8.25
a
£
27,170
27,170
(27,817)
(27,817)
(647)
160,560
159,913		 Period
1.9.23
to
25.6.24
s restated
£
(28,245)
(28,245)
(16,022)
(16,022)
(44,267)
204,827
160,560

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Period Period
26.6.24 1.9.23
to to
31.8.25 25.6.24
as restated
£ £
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities) 24,780 43,625
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 11,243 6,669
Increase in debtors (2,091) -
Decrease in creditors (6,762) (78,539)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operations 27,170 (28,245)

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 26.6.24 Cash flow At 31.8.25
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank 160,560 (647) 159,913
160,560 (647) 159,913
Total 160,560 (647) 159,913

The notes form part of these financial statements

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings - 20% on cost Computer equipment - 20% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on income and gains falling within Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010, to the extent that these are applied to its charitable purposes.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

2. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Period
26.6.24
to
31.8.25
a
Activity
£
Grants
Education & learning
33,852
Education & training
Education & learning
481,941
515,793
3.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Support
Direct
costs (see
Costs
note 4)
£
£
Education & learning
471,803
19,210
4.
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
Management
costs
£
£
Education & learning
6,987
12,223
5.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):		 Period
1.9.23
to
25.6.24
s restated
£
28,989
310,556
339,545
Totals
£
491,013
Totals
£
19,210
Period Period
26.6.24 1.9.23
to to
31.8.25 25.6.24
as restated
£ £
Auditors' remuneration 2,100 2,420
Depreciation - owned assets 11,243 6,669

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 August 2025 nor for the period ended 25 June 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 August 2025 nor for the period ended 25 June 2024.

7. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 Period
26.6.24
to
31.8.25
a
£
291,753
28,949
76,715
397,417		 Period
1.9.23
to
25.6.24
s restated
£
192,290
17,150
51,866
261,306

The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows:

Period Period
26.6.24 1.9.23
to to
31.8.25 25.6.24
as restated
Teaching & admin 10 10

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:

Period Period
26.6.24 1.9.23
to to
31.8.25 25.6.24
as restated
£70,001 - £80,000 1 -

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

8.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
Education & learning
328,778
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Education & learning
290,250
NET INCOME
38,528
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
77,956
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
116,484		 Restricted
funds
as
£
10,767
5,670
5,097
39,748
44,845		 Total
funds
restated
£
339,545
295,920
43,625
117,704
161,329

9. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT

On 26 June 2024, Routes4Life Ltd was registered with the Charity Commission as a charitable company (Charity Number 1208823).

The financial statements for the period ended 31 August 2025 have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

As part of the transition to charity reporting following registration with the Charity Commission, the comparative figures for the year ended 25 June 2024 have been restated to reflect the presentation and disclosure requirements of the Charities SORP.

Reserves at 01/09/2023 of £77,956 have been restated to unrestricted funds and a balance of £39,748 included in creditors at 01/09/2023 has been restated as restricted funds.

A balance of £5,097 included in creditors at 25/06/2024 has been restated as restricted income during the period ended 25/06/2024 and other income totalling £5,670 has been restated as restricted income.

A balance of £7,412 included in provisions at 25/06/2024 has been restated unrestricted expenditure during the period ended 25/06/2024.

Expenditure during the period ended 25/06/2024 totalling £5,670 has been restated as restricted expenditure.

As a result, net profit of £31,116 for the period ended 25/06/2024 has increased to a net surplus of £43,625.

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixtures
and
Computer
fittings
equipment
£
£
COST
At 26 June 2024
33,521
8,007
Additions
19,641
8,176
At 31 August 2025
53,162
16,183
DEPRECIATION
At 26 June 2024
8,374
3,504
Charge for year
8,945
2,298
At 31 August 2025
17,319
5,802
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2025
35,843
10,381
At 25 June 2024
25,147
4,503
11.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
as
£
Prepayments
2,091
12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
as
£
Trade creditors
-
Tax
-
Accruals and deferred income
22,119
22,119		 Totals
£
41,528
27,817
69,345
11,878
11,243
23,121
46,224
29,650
2024
restated
£
-
2024
restated
£
2,267
8,464
18,150
28,881

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted
Restricted funds
Restricted
Capital
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted
Restricted funds
Restricted
Capital
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted
Restricted funds
Restricted
Capital
TOTAL FUNDS		 At
26.6.24
£
116,484
16,037
28,808
44,845
161,329
Incoming
resources
£
484,268
2,019
29,506
31,525
515,793
At 1.9.23
£
77,956
16,037
23,711
39,748
117,704		 Net
movement
At
in funds
31.8.25
£
£
16,042
132,526
(13,408)
2,629
22,146
50,954
8,738
53,583
24,780
186,109
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(468,226)
16,042
(15,427)
(13,408)
(7,360)
22,146
(22,787)
8,738
(491,013)
24,780
Net
movement
At
in funds
25.6.24
£
£
38,528
116,484
-
16,037
5,097
28,808
5,097
44,845
43,625
161,329

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ROUTES4LIFE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 26 JUNE 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted
Restricted funds
Capital
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
328,778
10,767
339,545		 Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(290,250)
38,528
(5,670)
5,097
(295,920)
43,625

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 August 2025.

15. MATERIAL FUNDS

Incoming Outgoing
Fund Purpose B/f resources resources C/f
Dept for Education Capital grant 28,808 29,506 7,360 50,954
London Borough of
Havering Charitable set up funding 16,037 - 13,408 2,629
Total 44,845 29,506 20,768 53,583

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