The Roots Foundation Wales
Analysis
The Roots Foundation Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swansea. It was registered in August 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Roots Foundation Wales reported income of £246k and spending of £292k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £195k to £246k (+27%), an average of +6.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Roots Foundation Wales sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Family Voice Surrey (£246k), Disability Information Services Hub (£246k) and Square Pegs Arts (£246k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support young people in care, leaving care, adult care leavers, those in kinship care and carers. We do this by providing activities, workshops, advice and guidance that promote positive life choices and positive independent living skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Family Voice Surrey | Surrey | £246k |
| Disability Information Services Hub | Huntingdon | £246k |
| Square Pegs Arts | Chatham | £246k |
| Willows Counselling Service | Swindon | £246k |