Route 61 (International)
Analysis
Route 61 (International) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in May 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Route 61 (International) reported income of £37k and spending of £51k, spending 137% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £19k to £37k (+97%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 117%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Route 61 (International) sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Watton Village Hall (Known As Queen's Hall) (£37k), Memory Lane Cafe Ipswich (£37k) and Worship Hill Church (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity identifies & equips mentors to help children & adults to navigate life, including Christian spiritual teaching & discipleship, primarily in Kenya. We provide grants to assist organisations working with children in the juvenile justice system & their families, to provide psychosocial & holistic programmes, as well as workshops promoting family, relationships, education & well-being.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Watton Village Hall (Known As Queen's Hall) | Norfolk | £37k |
| Memory Lane Cafe Ipswich | Ipswich | £37k |
| Worship Hill Church | Southend-On-Sea | £37k |
| Crossley Community Association | Oldham | £37k |