Northern Roots (oldham) LTD
Also known as: Northern Roots
To provide, maintain, protect, improve and equip the gardens, landscaped areas, woodlands, open spaces, playing fields and recreational amenity spaces within the Northern Roots site, advance health by promoting outdoor activities including Horticulture and Agriculture, land based activities and recreation and amateur sport. Provision of allotment facilities. Promotion of arts, history, culture.
Activities & Mission
To provide, maintain, protect, improve and equip the gardens, landscaped areas, woodlands, open spaces, playing fields and recreational amenity spaces within the Northern Roots site, advance health by promoting outdoor activities including Horticulture and Agriculture, land based activities and recreation and amateur sport. Provision of allotment facilities. Promotion of arts, history, culture.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £981,393 | £668,362 | £668,362 | £708,414 | £708,414 | 12 / 30 |
| 2024 | £550,931 | £557,310 | £557,310 | £395,383 | £291,883 | 15 / 55 |
| 2023 | £633,743 | £462,793 | £462,793 | £401,762 | £237,406 | 6 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Northern Roots (oldham) LTD
What does Northern Roots (oldham) LTD do?
To provide, maintain, protect, improve and equip the gardens, landscaped areas, woodlands, open spaces, playing fields and recreational amenity spaces within the Northern Roots site, advance health by promoting outdoor activities including Horticulture and Agriculture, land based activities and recreation and amateur sport. Provision of allotment facilities. Promotion of arts, history, culture.
How much income did Northern Roots (oldham) LTD report in 2025?
Northern Roots (oldham) LTD reported total income of £981k and reported expenditure of £668k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Northern Roots (oldham) LTD?
Northern Roots (oldham) LTD has a program ratio of 68.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Northern Roots (oldham) LTD registered as a charity?
Northern Roots (oldham) LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2021 as charity number 1196806. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Northern Roots (oldham) LTD?
Northern Roots (oldham) LTD is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northern Roots (oldham) LTD operate?
Northern Roots (oldham) LTD operates in Oldham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Northern Roots (oldham) LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Northern Roots (oldham) LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196806.
Details
Oldham Council
Alexandra Park Offices
Kings Road
Oldham
OL8 2BH
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Northern Roots
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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