Roots Academy
Roots Academy seeks to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Objects
2.THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM IN PARTICULAR THROUGH?(A) PROVIDING ISLAMIC EDUCATION TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN THE FORM OF REGULAR CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, WEEKEND RETREATS, OTHER SUCH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMES, AND ONLINE CONTENT;(B) PROVIDING TEACHER TRAINING, CURRICULUM MATERIAL, AND ANCILLARY SERVICES;(C) PROMOTING AN UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £205,074 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £274,584. The trustees confirm that liquid reserves of £278,136 are sufficient to meet ongoing immediate operational expenses and report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 20
“These are sufficient to meet the charity's ongoing immediate operational expenses.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 15101420 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- ASGHAR, Haroun on trustee list
- ASLAM, Shujahat on trustee list
- MUJAVER, Junaid Mohmedsalim on trustee list
- BUTT, Mussa Adil on trustee list
- MASOOD, Hammad on trustee list
Trustees
- Hammad Masood
- Haroun Asghar
- Junaid Mohmedsalim Mujaver
- MUSSA ADIL BUTT
- Shujahat Aslam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £340k | £135k |
Common questions
Is Roots Academy financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £205,074 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £274,584. The trustees confirm that liquid reserves of £278,136 are sufficient to meet ongoing immediate operational expenses and report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of Roots Academy earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £62k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| TREEBEARD TRUST | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- ROOTS RADICAL LEARNING
- AL-HAQQ ACADEMY
- SADR UL ULAMA ACADEMY
- AL-HUDA ACADEMY
- GREEN ACADEMY TRUST
- YOUNG ROOTS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roots Academy | £340k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROOTS RADICAL LEARNING | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-HAQQ ACADEMY | £124k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SADR UL ULAMA ACADEMY | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-HUDA ACADEMY | £717k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREEN ACADEMY TRUST | £2.0m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |