Routeways Centre Limited
Analysis
Routeways Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in May 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03420867). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Routeways Centre Limited reported income of £687k and spending of £645k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £448k to £687k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Routeways Centre Limited sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Romford District Scout Council (£685k), Learning Partnerships (£688k) and Engineering Education Scheme Wales Limited (£685k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 78% and donations and legacies 3.3%. Charitable activities took 82% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £188k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 46 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 3.3%
- Charitable activities 78%
- Investments 0.5%
- Other 18%
In the charity's own words
The relief of unemployment for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment.To act as a resource for children, young people and families living in the area of benefit by providing advice, professional support and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Romford District Scout Council | Romford | £685k |
| Learning Partnerships | Leeds | £688k |
| Engineering Education Scheme Wales Limited | Bridgend | £685k |
| The Sunshine Centre | Banbury | £688k |