The Urban Roots Initiative
The Urban Roots Initiative is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Glasgow City.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC040647
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £367,540
- Website
- www.urbanroots.org.uk
What the charity does
The Urban Roots Initiative is a community-led environmental and health improvement charity based in Glasgow’s Southside. We help people improve their wellbeing, connect with nature and take action on the environment through community gardening, conservation, cookery and more. Our activities support those facing social, health or economic inequalities, creating inclusive spaces where everyone can participate with dignity. We manage community gardens, food-growing sites and the Mall’s Mire Local Nature Reserve, offering volunteering, therapeutic gardening, outdoor play sessions and nature-based…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Urban Roots Initiative a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Urban Roots Initiative is a registered charity (number SC040647) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Urban Roots Initiative do?
- The Urban Roots Initiative is a community-led environmental and health improvement charity based in Glasgow’s Southside. We help people improve their wellbeing, connect with nature and take action on the environment through community gardening, conservation, cookery and more. Our activities support those facing social, health or economic inequalities, creating inclusive spaces where everyone can participate with dignity. We manage community gardens, food-growing sites and the Mall’s Mire Local Nature Reserve, offering volunteering, therapeutic gardening, outdoor play sessions and nature-based…
- How can I donate to The Urban Roots Initiative?
- The Urban Roots Initiative's website is http://www.urbanroots.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.