THE ROOTS FOUNDATION WALES
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £45,251 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves decreased to £217,922, which remains above the trustees' stated policy target of £70,000. The charity holds significant unrestricted funds and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees agree that reserves of 3 months running costs should be held to ensure continuity in times of financial hardship. The trustees consider that £70,000 is adequate to cover this.” — page 3
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Anna-Marie Durhamchair
- Darrin Davies
- Gemma Salman-Wali
- Jason Exeter
- Patrick James Green
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £246k | £292k |
| 31/08/2024 | £318k | £277k |
| 31/08/2023 | £323k | £229k |
| 31/08/2022 | £202k | £187k |
| 31/08/2021 | £195k | £169k |
Common questions
Is THE ROOTS FOUNDATION WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £45,251 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves decreased to £217,922, which remains above the trustees' stated policy target of £70,000. The charity holds significant unrestricted funds and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2024 | £19k | Roots Volunteering |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2023 | £8k | The Roots Foundation Engagement Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2021 | £10k | Covid - 19 Volunteer Coordination |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2019 | £99k | The KISS PROJECT (Kinship information support services) |