Roots Academy
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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.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Roots Academy with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
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Trustpilot
Extremely relevant and structured islamic education for all age groups, especially students and young professionals. I completed their Yaqeen course online and it really helped me to strengthen my belief and assurance of Islam. Really interactive and leverages on technology so well to provide that experience. Would recommend everyone to try it!
Trustpilot
What I really like about Roots is how they focus on educating young and busy professionals in Islam. Bitesize and to the point courses enable its audience to learn more about Islam without having to commit a large portion of their time. They also have Roots conversations on YouTube which provide useful insights in different subjects.
Trustpilot
Excellent structured learning about Islam for students or young professionals! Would recommend to anyone who is struggling to learn about the basics of their religion due to lack of time or a consistent teacher.
Trustpilot
Would highly recommend everyone to keep an eye out for what Roots has to offer, they’re tackling a niche field making sure that the busy individuals amongst us still have an opportunity to study the basics of their religion. May Allah reward them abundantly!
Trustpilot
A very unique organisation offering structured courses covering the essentials of the religion for busy individuals. The interactive workbooks are extremely beneficial and user friendly. Would highly recommend!
Trustpilot
Roots Academy is a brilliant organisation that is putting out relevant materials for the busy muslims of today. I personally benefitted from the Seerah Essentials course by Roots and highly recommend it to everyone.I have also really enjoyed their Roots Conversations podcast on spotify and would often listen to it on my commutes.
Trustpilot
The most amazing thing about Roots Academy is that it enables you to become a productive individual. It delivers a very structured, concise, detailed, and beneficial curriculum, such that you acquire that push to take action into becoming a better version of yourself. I highly recommend it to anyone who is busy, yet desiring and willing to learn the deen. Barakallahu feekum.
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Frequently asked questions about Roots Academy
Roots Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is 1209485. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £340K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 7 community reviews with an average rating of 5.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.3/5 based on 7 reviews.
Based on official filings, Roots Academy has £340K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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. Roots Academy is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2024.
Roots Academy is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1209485.
Roots Academy's registered charity number is 1209485. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Roots Academy is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Roots Academy is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Roots Academy
- What is Roots Academy?
- Roots Academy is a education charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was Roots Academy founded?
- Roots Academy was founded in 2024.
- Where is Roots Academy located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Roots Academy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is £339,921.
- Is Roots Academy trustworthy?
- Roots Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Roots Academy's registration number?
- Registration: 1209485 (United Kingdom).
- What is Roots Academy's website?
- https://www.rootsacademy.co.uk
- Are donations to Roots Academy tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.