NORTHERN ROOTS
Northern Roots promotes in excess of 100 concerts a year in reggae, soul, blues, in Newcastle and Gateshead.The organisation has since the late 198O's worked hard to attract a culturally diverse audience to our concerts. We have developed mentoring projects with refugees as well as work with young people in culturally diverse schools. .
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Northern Roots reported a net expenditure of £41,553 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves falling to £53,808. The trustees note that the charity's policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to three months' expenditure, but acknowledge that this target has not always been achievable due to changes in funding sources and timing of receipts. Despite operating in a precarious sector environment, the organization maintained strong programme delivery and community engagement.
What the accounts disclose
“lt is the charity's policy to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to three months’ expenditure.” — page 9
Trustees
- Alberto Takudzwa Dumba
- Benedicta Valentina Mamuini
- Deborah Anne Holmes
- Elia Monteiro
- Keith Dougherty
- Kim Dubois
- Lila Joy Naruse
- Michael Shah Nawaz Qureshi
- Nigel Johnson
- Oladapo Nuga
- Rebecca Mather
- Richard Perdik
- Robin Reza
- Senai Eskias
- Tahmina Syeda Ali
- Yve Ngoo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £170k | £211k |
| 31/03/2024 | £156k | £127k |
| 31/03/2023 | £154k | £200k |
| 31/03/2022 | £228k | £160k |
| 31/03/2021 | £118k | £78k |
Common questions
Is NORTHERN ROOTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Northern Roots reported a net expenditure of £41,553 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves falling to £53,808. The trustees note that the charity's policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to three months' expenditure, but acknowledge that this target has not always been achievable due to changes in funding sources and timing of receipts. Despite operating in a precarious sector environment, the organization maintained strong programme delivery and community engagement. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2026 | £12k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/03/2026 | £10k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 19/03/2026 | £5k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/07/2025 | £8k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2024 | £20k | Changing lives of young diverse people |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/05/2024 | £10k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2024 | £15k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/03/2023 | £2k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2022 | £10k | Commonwealth Heritage |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/04/2022 | £15k | Grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/03/2022 | £2k | A grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/03/2022 | £10k | A grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/01/2022 | £750 | A grant to Northern Roots |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/10/2021 | £10k | Young BAME offenders |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/09/2021 | £2k | A grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/05/2021 | £2k | A grant to Northern Roots |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/10/2018 | £500 | Tyne and Wear High Sheriff Award |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/08/2018 | £3k | Inspiring a new generation |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2017 | £5k | Decadance; part of Freedom City 2017 |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2016 | £10k | Towards Decadance; part of Freedom City 2017 Yr 1 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2011 | £9k | Racism and Social Justice Conference and Year long school work |