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The Roots Foundation Wales
Every child and young person needs support, acceptance and love – roots – to grow and thrive in adulthood. For young care leavers, and children and young people in care – many of whom have experienced significant challenges – this support is even more crucial.
The Roots Foundation Wales provides essential services and activities to hundreds of care experienced children and young people, and their carers, in Swansea and the surrounding area – and a community of love and support led by our team of dedicated staff and volunteers.
How we are funded
Our work is funded entirely by grants and voluntary donations. The money we receive goes towards funding specific projects and initiatives such as our 16+, Supported Accommodation and Growing from the Roots programmes, school holiday activities, residential trips, group support sessions, staffing costs and maintaining the centre itself.
Without the support of grant organisations, fundraisers and donors, Roots could not continue to provide the vital opportunities and community that we do to care experienced children and young people.
There are several ways that you can support Roots to continue our work. You can:
- Fundraise
- Donate through our Just Giving page
- Buy specific items through our Amazon wishlist
- Volunteer with us
- Work with us
- Sign up to our six-monthly newsletter
Please scroll down to find out more.
Thank you to all our kind supporters – we couldn’t do it without you!
Fundraise for Roots
Would you like to support Roots by fundraising for us – or want to challenge yourself on behalf of our worthy cause?
Whether you are a keen amateur baker, a skydiver, a marathon runner or you fancy yourself as a quizmaster – organising an event or taking part in an activity could be a great way to of raising money in support of Roots.
How to fundraise for Roots:
- Decide on an idea for what you would like to do to fundraise – there are plenty of ways to raise money, from craft fairs and quiz nights, to bake sales and sponsored swims. The ideas are endless!
- Set up your Just Giving fundraising page – go to our The Roots Foundation Wales page, click on the ‘Fundraise for us’ link, register and set up your fundraising page. It’s very quick and easy. Add photos and let people know why you are fundraising, to grab their attention.
- Promote your activity – spread the word to friends, family and beyond. You could do this through email, social media, posters and leaflets. Remember to let us know by email if you are fundraising for Roots, as we can also help to spread the wor through our social media channels.
The money you raise through fundraising for Roots can make such a difference for the children, young people and carers that we support.
Donate to Roots
At Roots, we strive to provide the best support to care experienced children and young people. By donating to our charity, you are helping to ensure that we can continue to offer the life-changing support, advice, community, and opportunities that young care leavers, and children and young people in care, need and deserve.
We rely on the kindness of our donors and the funding we receive through grants to carry on this work. Every penny we receive makes a difference.
Donate now and help make a real difference to young lives.
You can also support us by buying items the Roots centre needs through our Amazon Wishlist.
Volunteer with Roots
Join our amazing volunteering community, supporting care experienced children and young people.
Our community of volunteers are a key part of Roots and are essential to delivering our services and support to care experienced children and young people.
If you are passionate and committed to helping young care leavers, and children and young people in care, please get in touch to find out more about our volunteering opportunities.
Jobs
Are you interested in working somewhere full of passion and purpose, amongst inspiring young people and colleagues who love their jobs and want to make a real difference?
At the Roots Foundation Wales, we work together to provide the best support and opportunities for young care leavers, and children and young people in care, to thrive.
Our small, passionate team are dedicated to creating a happy, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where the children, young people and carers who attend Roots feel respected, listened to, supported and loved. We build positive and reliable relationships with young people, giving them a sense of belonging and safety.
There are currently no job vacancies. Please check back soon for future opportunities to work with Roots.
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