ROOT AND BRANCH CHANGE
The Charity works to relieve and prevent poverty in South Africa by a) providing services to children suffering serious abuse, neglect and abandonment, and securing placements for long-term nurturing; and b) offering support to vulnerable parents to prevent family crisis. It also works with churches in the UK and RSA to promote Christian service to the poor, as an expression of biblical faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates with very low frictional costs, paying no staff and relying on volunteers and rent-free premises. The trustees report running with low reserves but have agreed to establish a policy of maintaining sufficient reserves to cover contractual obligations for at least three months. The charity acknowledges its reliance on generous support from individuals and churches to sustain its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Over the year, Root and Branch Change has been sustained through the generous and committed support of a number of individuals. This has been augmented by the proceeds of fundraising sales of garden plants and gifts.” — page 6
“Root and Branch Change puts cash to work and currently runs with low reserves.” — page 7
“The Trustees acknowledge deep gratitude, the steadfast and generous support of The Thoughtful Path/Project Hope UK, for the provision of rent-free accommodation at their Hope Park Children’s Health Campus as the physical base from which the Ga o Nosi service operates.”
“We acknowledge and greatly appreciate the provision of rent-free land and services (for the Charity’s plant nursery) at Pressmore Farm, Ashley Green Road, Chesham.”
“The Trustees acknowledge deep gratitude, the steadfast and generous support of The Thoughtful Path/Project Hope UK, for the provision of rent-free accommodation at their Hope Park Children’s Health Campus as the physical base from which the Ga o Nosi service operates.”
“We acknowledge and greatly appreciate the provision of rent-free land and services (for the Charity’s plant nursery) at Pressmore Farm, Ashley Green Road, Chesham.”
Trustees
- Paul Howard Brookschair
- Elise Price
- John Stefan Spence
- Shivali Wallace
- Susan Brooks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £79k | £53k |
| 05/04/2024 | £68k | £40k |
| 05/04/2023 | £18k | £12k |
Common questions
Is ROOT AND BRANCH CHANGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates with very low frictional costs, paying no staff and relying on volunteers and rent-free premises. The trustees report running with low reserves but have agreed to establish a policy of maintaining sufficient reserves to cover contractual obligations for at least three months. The charity acknowledges its reliance on generous support from individuals and churches to sustain its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ROOT AND BRANCH CHANGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROOT AND BRANCH CHANGE as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CHESHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CHESHAM | FY2024 | £3k | Home missions and other church societies |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CHESHAM | FY2023 | £1k | Missionary and Charitable giving: Home missions and other church societies |