ROUTE2FREEDOM
The Charity exists to help those who are caught in addiction and problems assoiciated with addiction. Particularly it helps those with alcohol and drug abuse problems. It operates primarily in Ipswich, Suffolk and would look to walk alongside clients, to get to know them and point them in the right direction to help with the addiction. This may be towards recovery programmes, local churches.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE -1. TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SUFFOLK AND THE REST OF THE UK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS AND PRACTICES APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE.2. TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND RELIEVE THE CHARITABLE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN SUFFOLK AND THE REST OF THE UK, IN PARTICULAR THOSE EXPERIENCING ADDICTION, HOMELESSNESS AND FINANCIALHARDSHIP, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(A) PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS, SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND ADVICE AND INFORMATION ON HOUSING AND WELFARE BENEFITS.(B) PROVIDING ADVICE AND INFORMATION DIRECTED TO THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a surplus of £8,750.11, bringing total cash assets to £13,172.54. The trustees consider the financial position to be strong, with unrestricted reserves held at £3,000, which is below the newly reviewed policy target of £6,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The minimum level of reserves set by the Trustees is £3000 (the equivalent of 2 months of essential running and employment costs), this has been further reviewed prior to this report being published, to £6000.” — page 5
“The charity also received funds from Lightwave Community, and a number of individuals wanting to support the work. Additionally, we received £1500.00 on the winding up of Faraday Road Hall Trust Fund after the congregation merged with Ashcroft Church.” — page 5
“A volunteer at the charity raised a grievance against an outreach worker, in December 2023, upon initial investigation the trustees felt to aide in impartiality and resolution of concerns raised it would be prudent to undergo an external investigation.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr Abigail Falolachair
- Dr John Ling
- John Robert Collison
- Rachel Ball
- Samson Olugbenga Osofisan
- Stephen James Fenning
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £23k | £25k |
| 31/10/2024 | £26k | £17k |
| 31/10/2023 | £19k | £19k |
| 31/10/2022 | £13k | £12k |
| 01/11/2021 | £15k | £12k |
Common questions
Is ROUTE2FREEDOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a surplus of £8,750.11, bringing total cash assets to £13,172.54. The trustees consider the financial position to be strong, with unrestricted reserves held at £3,000, which is below the newly reviewed policy target of £6,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ROUTE2FREEDOM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROUTE2FREEDOM as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S WOODBRIDGE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S WOODBRIDGE | FY2022 | £1k |