young roots

The charity supports children and young people and other defined groups. Young Roots is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Croydon and operates in Brent and Croydon.

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

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.

Fundraising

See where Young Roots is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Brent Croydon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,403,986

Latest Expenditure

£1,836,717

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 88.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 12.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £310,281

Charitable Activities £1,084,935

Other Trading £0

Investments £8,770

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,627,097

Raising Funds £209,620

Governance £25,893

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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