Our Roots Community Foundation

Empowering Communities Through Free Clubs: Dance, Well-Being, Mentorship & Academic Support for Local Families

Community Programs

Our Roots strives to embed such objectives into the community through offering Saturday and Holidays Clubs, which are free of charge for children and families within the local community.

The club facilitates Dance & Movement Therapy, well-being workshops, school homework support, mentoring in good manners and behaviour (growing up responsibly) and group activities for all to engage in.

Our objects focus our work on children, young people and families of African descent.

At our clubs, we offer a mix of activities like Dance & Movement Therapy, well-being workshops, homework support, mentoring in good manners and responsible growth, along with engaging group activities for everyone.

Our Roots is open to all, welcoming anyone who’d like to join, no matter their background!

Our Roots delivers a range of community programmes and activities to benefit the community we serve and others within society that will benefit from these activities.

“We are funded by donations from members of the public and by grants. Every donation is paid into the Foundation’s own bank account and is used only for our charitable work.”

Values of Our Roots Community Foundation

Inclusivity: We believe in creating equal opportunities for all individuals, particularly marginalised and underrepresented groups, to thrive and succeed in society.

Community Impact: We are dedicated to improving lives through community development, support services, and promoting cohesion, resilience, and social well-being.

Empathy and Support: We prioritise mental health, well-being, and psycho-social development by offering counselling services and emotional support to individuals and families in need.

Education and Empowerment: We empower individuals through education, training, and guidance to foster personal growth, and integration into society.

Collaboration and Synergy: We believe in building strong partnerships at local, national, and international levels to foster cooperation, improve public health, and strengthen cultural ties for the betterment of all.

Aims and Objectives

To advance education of young people of African decent, in West Midlands but not exclusively, through the delivery of supplementary education and associated activities, and parental engagement initiatives.
To promote culture among children and young people of African descent, in the West Midlands, but not exclusively, through delivery activities for children and families, including language, heritage, music, arts, and inter-generational learning.
To relieve poverty and disadvantage affecting children and families of African descent, in the west midlands, by providing practical support and assistance, information, advice, and advocacy.