Roots4life
Analysis
Roots4life is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in New Eltham. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2024, Roots4life reported income of £157k and spending of £135k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2024, income grew from £51k to £157k (+208%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Roots4life sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ifs Foundation (£157k), Emmanuel Baptist Church (£157k) and World's End Neighbourhood Advice Centre (£157k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Roots4life is a community action project set up to tackle childhood obesity. To achieve this we intend to teach cooking skills, horticulture and the importance of nutrition. We also include exercise and mindfulness to support mental well being. It is hoped to include families, schools and community groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ifs Foundation | Staines-Upon-Thames | £157k |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | Cardiff | £157k |
| World's End Neighbourhood Advice Centre | London | £157k |
| Sri Vel Murugan Aalayam Trust | London | £157k |