# THE ROOT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1176096
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 5, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1176096


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 FOLLY CRESCENT, HIGHWORTH, SWINDON
- **Postcode:** SN6 7JW
- **Phone:** 07837381115
- **Email:** therootkenya@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.therootkenya.com



## Activities

**Objects:** (I) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF IN NAIVASHA, KENYA WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS; AND(II)TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE CENTRE') AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME(WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS.

**Activities:** The Root provides practical support to a local community. It provides a range of activities including football tournaments, lunchtime clubs for older people, food hampers and a range of workshops for young people. We encourage communities in the UK to recycle and give a range of items that are regularly sent out in barrels to Kenya to benefit the community.

**Area of benefit:** IN NAIVASHA, KENYA




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Kenya



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1828 | £3009 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £3539 | £2861 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £2590 | £1447 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £2925 | £1330 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1697 | £1565 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **JOSHUA RECORD** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 5, 2017
- ALEXANDER GICHOHI — appointed Dec. 5, 2017
- JAMES ROBERT DIGHTON THRING — appointed April 14, 2019