Shadwell Trust
The Rooted Forum (TRF) is a charitable organisation which provides pioneering services to the local community in Tower Hamlets and other neighbouring boroughs. TRF offers a wide range of initiatives tailored to the needs of the community.It aims to provide a holistic service, which helps people, particularly those living in disadvantaged urban communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £11,230 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £6,578. The trustees note that free reserves are currently below their stated policy target of six months' expenditure. However, they confirm going concern status, citing further funds received after the year-end to support planned projects.
What the accounts disclose
“Currently the reserve is below the policy level” — page 8
“The entity hired out its workspace to 13 Rivers Trust for an annual fee of £12.9k in the year. (2024:£9k). Azafar Miah was a Trustee at 13 Rivers Trust at the time.” — page 16
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- AZAFAR MIAHchair
- Abu Mumin
- Amaduddin Mahbub
- JILU MIAH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £85k | £96k |
| 31/03/2024 | £69k | £75k |
| 31/03/2023 | £64k | £82k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £73k |
| 31/03/2021 | £125k | £97k |
Common questions
Is Shadwell Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £11,230 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £6,578. The trustees note that free reserves are currently below their stated policy target of six months' expenditure. However, they confirm going concern status, citing further funds received after the year-end to support planned projects. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 29/05/2020 | £6k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2019 | £10k | Box Ur Size |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2010 | £10k | Road 2 Work (R2W) |