Skip to main content Skip to navigation

the root

The charity supports the general public. The Root is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Swindon and operates in Kenya.


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

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

The Root provides practical support to a local community. It provides a range of activities including football tournaments, lunchtime clubs for older people, food hampers and a range of workshops for young people. We encourage communities in the UK to recycle and give a range of items that are regularly sent out in barrels to Kenya to benefit the community.

Fundraising

See where The Root is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Country

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,828
Latest Expenditure
£3,009

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 164.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 164.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,828£3,0090 / 1
2023£3,539£2,8610 / 1
2022£2,590£1,4470 / 1
2021£2,925£1,3300 / 1
2020£1,697£1,5650 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
5 FOLLY CRESCENT
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SN6 7JW
Registration Date
5 December 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5106889
Charity Number
1176096

Trustees

LAURA GICHOHI
ALEXANDER GICHOHI
JOSHUA RECORD
JAMES ROBERT DIGHTON THRING

Sectors & Classifications