ROOTS RADICAL LEARNING
Roots provides a facilitated space for free play and learning, including a regular program for homeeducated children and a drop in program open to all young people and their families. The facilitationprovides opportunities for young people to learn ways of communicating and working through conflicts,and to explore their own learning interests. Workshops are provided for parents and educators
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL TRAINING) OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OXFORDSHIRE AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN SUCH WAYS THAT THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SEE FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a financially healthy position with unrestricted reserves of £36,955. The trustees note that these reserves amount to 1.5 months of expenditure, with a stated intention to increase them to three months for financial security. Primary funding comes from programme fees and donations, with no significant investments held.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr Lucy Campbell-Frost
- Laura Sewell
- TARZAN GEMIKONAKLI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | £127k | £117k |
| 04/04/2024 | £91k | £85k |
| 04/04/2023 | £102k | £73k |
Common questions
Is ROOTS RADICAL LEARNING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a financially healthy position with unrestricted reserves of £36,955. The trustees note that these reserves amount to 1.5 months of expenditure, with a stated intention to increase them to three months for financial security. Primary funding comes from programme fees and donations, with no significant investments held. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £45k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £225k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| BELRON RONNIE LUBNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £176k |
| THE KURT AND MAGDA STERN FOUNDATION | 1 | £130k |
| SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | 1 | £109k |
| The Ethos Foundation | 1 | £90k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £62k |
Charities like this
- Roots Academy
- YOUNG ROOTS
- THE ROOTS FOUNDATION WALES
- ROOTS AND SHOOTS
- INTERCULTURAL ROOTS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
- ROOTED IN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROOTS RADICAL LEARNING | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Roots Academy | £340k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG ROOTS | £1.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | 11.4% | noted |
| THE ROOTS FOUNDATION WALES | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROOTS AND SHOOTS | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERCULTURAL ROOTS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |