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northern roots

The charity supports people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public. Northern Roots is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in High Bridge and operates in Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne City.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Northern Roots promotes in excess of 100 concerts a year in reggae, soul, blues, in Newcastle and Gateshead.The organisation has since the late 198O's worked hard to attract a culturally diverse audience to our concerts. We have developed mentoring projects with refugees as well as work with young people in culturally diverse schools. .

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£155,726
Latest Expenditure
£127,491

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 81.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 81.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£155,726£127,4910 / 8
2023£153,585£200,4600 / 6
2022£227,762£160,1800 / 8
2021£117,565£77,9780 / 8
2020£134,535£138,5320 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers