Roots And Shoots
Roots and Shoots provides vocational training for young people with learning, social and emotional problems, to provide them with the skills to find and keep employment. We also provide environmental education for schools and the local community and work towards enhancing and supporting biodiversity in the local area.
Activities & Mission
Roots and Shoots provides vocational training for young people with learning, social and emotional problems, to provide them with the skills to find and keep employment. We also provide environmental education for schools and the local community and work towards enhancing and supporting biodiversity in the local area.
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 18% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,767,081 | £1,381,666 | £1,347,940 | £1,837,719 | £658,981 | 27 / 9 |
| 2024 | £1,327,098 | £1,320,564 | £1,287,804 | £1,452,304 | £1,452,304 | 26 / 9 |
| 2023 | £1,356,482 | £1,240,516 | £1,207,756 | £1,445,770 | £1,445,770 | 27 / 9 |
| 2022 | £1,251,921 | £1,125,069 | £1,092,309 | £1,329,804 | £1,329,804 | 15 / 9 |
| 2021 | £982,880 | £961,013 | £928,253 | £1,202,952 | £73,110 | 42 / 9 |
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Frequently asked questions about Roots And Shoots
What does Roots And Shoots do?
Roots and Shoots provides vocational training for young people with learning, social and emotional problems, to provide them with the skills to find and keep employment. We also provide environmental education for schools and the local community and work towards enhancing and supporting biodiversity in the local area.
How much income did Roots And Shoots report in 2025?
Roots And Shoots reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £1.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Roots And Shoots?
Roots And Shoots has a program ratio of 76.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Roots And Shoots registered as a charity?
Roots And Shoots was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 1997 as charity number 1064070. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Roots And Shoots?
Roots And Shoots is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Roots And Shoots operate?
Roots And Shoots operates across 4 areas: City Of Westminster, Lambeth, Southwark and Wandsworth.
Is Roots And Shoots a registered charity?
Yes — Roots And Shoots is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064070.
Details
The Vauxhall Centre
Walnut Tree Walk
London
SE11 6DN
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