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Grassroots Programme

GRASSROOTS Luton is a community engagement programme working for over 30 years with diverse faith communities building peace & reconcilation, strenghtening community relations and resilience. Founded in 1991, it registered as a charity in 1996, and became a CIO in 2015. GRASSROOTS continues to support cohesion in a town shaped by rich diversity and shifting global influences.

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Activities & Mission

GRASSROOTS Luton is a community engagement programme working for over 30 years with diverse faith communities building peace & reconcilation, strenghtening community relations and resilience. Founded in 1991, it registered as a charity in 1996, and became a CIO in 2015. GRASSROOTS continues to support cohesion in a town shaped by rich diversity and shifting global influences.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£108,776
Latest Expenditure
£99,558

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£108,776
£99,5580 / 13
2024
£134,880
£143,1520 / 17
2023
£114,576
£116,4160 / 57
2022
£84,337
£103,4600 / 14
2021
£190,249
£161,5010 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grassroots Programme

What does Grassroots Programme do?

GRASSROOTS Luton is a community engagement programme working for over 30 years with diverse faith communities building peace & reconcilation, strenghtening community relations and resilience. Founded in 1991, it registered as a charity in 1996, and became a CIO in 2015. GRASSROOTS continues to support cohesion in a town shaped by rich diversity and shifting global influences.

How much income did Grassroots Programme report in 2025?

Grassroots Programme reported total income of £109k and reported expenditure of £100k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Grassroots Programme registered as a charity?

Grassroots Programme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2015 as charity number 1163427. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Grassroots Programme?

Grassroots Programme is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grassroots Programme operate?

Grassroots Programme operates in Luton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Grassroots Programme a registered charity?

Yes — Grassroots Programme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163427.

Details

Address
47 High Town Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 0BW
Registration Date
4 September 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5066243
Charity Number
1163427

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Trustees

Brian Robert Roe
Deborah Purfield
Janet Bird
Rev PHILIP JOHN HORNER

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