GROUP FOR THE ROOTLESS OF WATFORD (G R O W )

Registration #293717 · Registered

www.growhostel.org.uk

growhostel@uwclub.net

36 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD WD18 7HT

82
out of 100
Verified

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.

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About GROUP FOR THE ROOTLESS OF WATFORD (G R O W )

GROUP FOR THE ROOTLESS OF WATFORD (G R O W ) is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 293717). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 82/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), GROUP FOR THE ROOTLESS OF WATFORD (G R O W ) reported a total income of £590,179 and total expenditure of £537,270, a spending ratio of 91% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, GROUP FOR THE ROOTLESS OF WATFORD (G R O W ) describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Audit: Accounts flagged/qualified by auditors

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 91.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£590,179£537,27091%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026