--- title: "Roots Nursery School — check charity number 1133159 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Roots Nursery School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1133159. Education/training charity based in Hitchin. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/roots-nursery-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:09:23.804Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Roots Nursery School is a registered charity (number 1133159) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Roots Nursery School? Registered charity number 1133159 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hitchin Website [www.rootsnurseryschool.org](http://www.rootsnurseryschool.org/) ## What does Roots Nursery School do? Roots Nursery School provides free nursery aged education in The Gambia, West Africa. It is our goal to remove children from poverty through education ## What causes is Roots Nursery School registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Roots Nursery School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Roots Nursery School is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=roots-nursery-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rootsnurseryschool.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Roots Nursery School a legitimate charity? Yes. Roots Nursery School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1133159) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Roots Nursery School's charity number? Roots Nursery School's charity number is 1133159. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1133159? Search 1133159 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Roots Nursery School do? Roots Nursery School provides free nursery aged education in The Gambia, West Africa. It is our goal to remove children from poverty through education Does Roots Nursery School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Roots Nursery School. 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 Roots Nursery School? Roots Nursery School's website is http://www.rootsnurseryschool.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1133159).