Roots for Change UK
Analysis
Roots for Change UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tyne And Wear. It was registered in July 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Roots for Change UK reported income of £137k and spending of £136k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to March 2026, income grew from £47k to £137k (+190%), an average of +190% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 190%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Roots for Change UK sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Mary-Le-Bow Young Homeless Project (£137k), Ami Community Aid (£137k) and Kessef Limited (£137k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Roots for Change UK provides community-led support through food provision, emergency assistance, education, employability, digital inclusion, wellbeing, arts, culture and sports activities. We help individuals and families overcome barriers, build skills, improve wellbeing and access opportunities through inclusive community programmes, volunteering and partnerships in the UK and internationally.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary-Le-Bow Young Homeless Project | London | £137k |
| Ami Community Aid | Salford | £137k |
| Kessef Limited | London | £137k |
| Pye Green Christian Centre | Cannock | £137k |