ROOT & BRANCH WESTMILL
Root & Branch was an unincorporated charity (1088493) until Aug 2011. Located on an organic farm it provides opportunities for people with mental health disorders to engage in gardening, woodworking, crafts and other skills, to help them to recover confidence, meet new people, prepare for future employment and be able to engage more fully with the wider society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £14,805 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £105,078. The trustees' report indicates that reserves are maintained to provide continuity of service against fluctuating income, with a policy aim of keeping between six and nine months of running costs in reserves. The charity relies heavily on grants and donations, with less than 25% of costs covered by contract arrangements with Restore.
What the accounts disclose
“we aim to keep between six and nine months of running costs in reserves.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/06/2012)
Trustees
- Carolyn Jane Place
- Colin David Bell
- David Anthony Atkins
- Emma Welch
- Nicholas William Daisley
- Richard Gerard Taylor
- Victoria Louise Silk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £170k | £156k |
| 31/03/2024 | £122k | £129k |
| 31/03/2023 | £126k | £120k |
| 31/03/2022 | £133k | £127k |
| 31/03/2021 | £115k | £92k |
Common questions
Is ROOT & BRANCH WESTMILL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £14,805 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £105,078. The trustees' report indicates that reserves are maintained to provide continuity of service against fluctuating income, with a policy aim of keeping between six and nine months of running costs in reserves. The charity relies heavily on grants and donations, with less than 25% of costs covered by contract arrangements with Restore. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ROOT & BRANCH WESTMILL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROOT & BRANCH WESTMILL as a grant recipient include THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2021 | £76k | Therapeutic Gardening |