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Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W )

Also known as: Grow

We are a short to medium term homeless hostel providing support for men, aged 25-60, in Watford with complex needs; primarily homelessness, drug and alcohol issues. We provide 24-hr support, in-house therapists, self-help strategies, supportive group work, signposting to external services, assistance with maximising benefits, advice on education and training and follow on support / resettlement.

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Activities & Mission

We are a short to medium term homeless hostel providing support for men, aged 25-60, in Watford with complex needs; primarily homelessness, drug and alcohol issues. We provide 24-hr support, in-house therapists, self-help strategies, supportive group work, signposting to external services, assistance with maximising benefits, advice on education and training and follow on support / resettlement.

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
£590,179
Latest Expenditure
£537,270

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 85% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,061
Charitable Activities £577,640
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,478
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £537,270
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£590,179
£537,270£537,270£481,206£04 / 0
2023
£458,202
£454,8530 / 0
2022
£438,717
£408,4650 / 0
2021
£394,924
£396,1020 / 0
2020
£385,035
£408,8940 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W )

What does Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) do?

We are a short to medium term homeless hostel providing support for men, aged 25-60, in Watford with complex needs; primarily homelessness, drug and alcohol issues. We provide 24-hr support, in-house therapists, self-help strategies, supportive group work, signposting to external services, assistance with maximising benefits, advice on education and training and follow on support / resettlement.

How much income did Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) report in 2024?

Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) reported total income of £590k and reported expenditure of £537k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W )?

Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) registered as a charity?

Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 1986 as charity number 293717. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W )?

Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD DAVID BUTLER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) operate?

Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) a registered charity?

Yes — Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W ) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293717.

Details

Address
36 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD
WATFORD
WD18 7HT
Registration Date
20 February 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
293717
Charity Number
293717

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Trustees

RICHARD DAVID BUTLER Chair
Christopher Robert BROOKS
Dana Beale
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Grow

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