Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) (number 293717) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) do?
We are a short to medium term homeless hostel providing support for men, aged 25-60, in Watford with complex needs; primarily homelessness, drug and alcohol issues. We provide 24-hr support, in-house therapists, self-help strategies, supportive group work, signposting to external services, assistance with maximising benefits, advice on education and training and follow on support / resettlement.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )
Answers Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s highest-paid staff paid?
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Where does Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s money come from?
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) reported £673k total income for the year ending 30 September 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £657k (98%), donations and legacies £13k (2%), investments £2,424 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£657k · 98%
Donations and legacies£13k · 2%
Investments£2,424 · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ).
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Is Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) as a registered charity (number 293717) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s charity number?
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s charity number is 293717. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 293717?
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What does Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) do?
We are a short to medium term homeless hostel providing support for men, aged 25-60, in Watford with complex needs; primarily homelessness, drug and alcohol issues. We provide 24-hr support, in-house therapists, self-help strategies, supportive group work, signposting to external services, assistance with maximising benefits, advice on education and training and follow on support / resettlement.
Does Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )?
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s website listed in our register data is http://www.growhostel.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s money come from?
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) reported £673k total income for the year ending 30 September 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £657k (98%), donations and legacies £13k (2%), investments £2,424 (0%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )?
The register does not record Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s trustees paid?
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W )'s annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) registered as a charity?
Group for the Rootless of Watford (G R O W ) was entered on the register on 20 February 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01980372).