Young Roots
Also known as: Refugee Youth Project
Young Roots works with young refugees supporting them to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential, through intensive one-to-one Casework, youth and sporting activities, English language mentoring, youth leadership and access to specialist therapeutic and legal advice.
Activities & Mission
Young Roots works with young refugees supporting them to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential, through intensive one-to-one Casework, youth and sporting activities, English language mentoring, youth leadership and access to specialist therapeutic and legal advice.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,403,986 | £1,836,717 | £1,627,097 | £877,023 | £515,215 | 32 / 15 |
| 2023 | £1,807,170 | £1,398,421 | £1,234,448 | £1,309,754 | £310,211 | 25 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,435,876 | £960,389 | £822,884 | £901,005 | £168,820 | 22 / 20 |
| 2021 | £984,814 | £925,396 | £821,663 | £425,518 | £133,617 | 21 / 10 |
| 2020 | £801,077 | £629,480 | £592,645 | £366,100 | £103,270 | 12 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Young Roots
What does Young Roots do?
Young Roots works with young refugees supporting them to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential, through intensive one-to-one Casework, youth and sporting activities, English language mentoring, youth leadership and access to specialist therapeutic and legal advice.
How much income did Young Roots report in 2024?
Young Roots reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £1.84m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Young Roots?
Young Roots has a program ratio of 115.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Young Roots registered as a charity?
Young Roots was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2011 as charity number 1139685. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Young Roots?
Young Roots is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is GRACE CAPEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Young Roots operate?
Young Roots operates across 2 areas: Brent and Croydon.
Is Young Roots a registered charity?
Yes — Young Roots is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139685.
Details
22 Addiscombe Road
CROYDON
CR0 5PE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Refugee Youth Project
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated