New Roots Limited
Charity 1055759
Overview
Summary
New Roots appears to be evolving from a direct provider of accommodation and support towards a partnership-oriented organisation that helps shape housing pathways, particularly through collaboration, shared learning and community dialogue in Birmingham. Its charitable remit remains broad, covering vulnerable adults, social housing and vocational development, while its public-facing focus is more selective: accommodation partnerships, young people leaving care, grassroots collaboration and reflection on housing systems. The extent of its current direct service delivery is unclear.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Accommodation/housing
- Disability
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- Other Defined Groups
- People With Disabilities
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A possible shift from provider to partnership enabler
The available evidence suggests New Roots may now operate primarily as a collaborative intermediary rather than solely as a direct accommodation provider. Its stated focus on working alongside other organisations, shared resources and collective responses indicates a role in strengthening local housing capacity.
Why it matters
This distinguishes New Roots from a conventional housing charity: its value may lie partly in connecting expertise, pathways and learning across organisations, not only in the accommodation it provides.
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“Today, we focus on partnership-led approaches, working alongside trusted organisations to strengthen services, share learning, and contribute to healthier communities.”
Source:Organisation“Supporting joint thinking, shared resources, and collective responses to housing-related challenges.”
Source:Organisation“Provision of accommodation and general support for non priority adult homeless.”
Source:Charity Commission
Care-leaver pathways may be a strategic focal point
Although its objects cover vulnerable people broadly, New Roots appears to identify move-on accommodation for young people leaving care as a specific current partnership opportunity.
Why it matters
This may indicate where the organisation has practical relationships and where it could complement organisations working in care transitions, homelessness prevention or supported housing.
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“Working alongside Care Management Services and other organisations to support move-on accommodation and pathways for young people leaving care.”
Source:Organisation“Provide and facilitate the provision of temporary accommodation; social housing; supported housing and specialised supported housing to vulnerable members of society.”
Source:Charity Commission
Housing is treated as a civic and political question
New Roots appears to pair practical housing collaboration with convening and reflection on social justice, inclusion and community participation.
Why it matters
The organisation may contribute influence and learning beyond individual housing placements, creating a potential bridge between grassroots perspectives, service practice and public debate.
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“Creating space for discussion, research, and events that explore how housing and community support can work better.”
Source:Organisation“The lecture creates space for reflection, challenge, and dialogue around social justice, housing, and community participation.”
Source:Organisation
- Whether New Roots currently owns, manages or directly provides any accommodation.
- The scale, geography and outcomes of its work with care leavers and other vulnerable groups.
- Which grassroots organisations and housing partners it works with in practice.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, accounts or impact reports showing activities, expenditure and beneficiary numbers.
- Details of accommodation partnerships, referral pathways and New Roots' responsibilities within them.
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Charity Commission profile
Activities
Provision of accommodation and general support for non priority adult homeless
Charity objects
A) PROVIDE AND FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION; SOCIAL HOUSING; SUPPORTED HOUSING AND SPECIALISED SUPPORTED HOUSING TO VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. B) TO DO ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITIES CONNECTED WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO THE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOUSING, SOCIAL HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION. C) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AMONGST SUCH PERSONS BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING COURSES AS WILL ENABLE THEM TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP VOCATIONAL SKILLS WHICH WILL ENHANCE THEIR EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS. D) THE COMPANY SHALL NOT TRADE FOR PROFIT AND NOTHING SHALL BE PAID OR TRANSFERRED BY WAY OF PROFIT TO MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY