An urban oasis
in the heart of London
Roots and Shoots is an award-winning independent educational and environmental charity based in Kennington, South London. We run a range of vocational training programmes and environmental projects, with a sustainable venue hire service and community events.
Our Impact
"An outstanding and imaginative programme promoting in depth understanding of sustainable development combined with a wildlife garden that is a place of peace and beauty for deprived multicultural communities."
From a derelict and polluted site in 1982, Roots and Shoots has grown to become a well-established and respected vocational training organisation with biodiverse wildlife gardens, offering a safe haven for both people and nature to flourish.
Vocational Training
Roots and Shoots helps young people from London prepare for the world of work. We provide a range of vocational training programmes empowering our students to develop new skills, build confidence, realise their ambitions and gain employment experience in a safe and supportive green space.
Bespoke
Courses
Enrichment and
Holistic Support
City and Guilds
Accredited
Work Placements
and Careers Advice
Environmental
education
Environmental Projects
Roots and Shoots is an environmentally-focused charity, promoting urban biodiversity, gardening and nature for all. With a Wild garden for nature to thrive, an open community garden for local people and excellent horticultural facilities, we run a range of environmental projects to protect wildlife, green our local area and educate on the environment and gardening.
The Wild Garden
Environmental
education
Urban
Growing
Pollinator
Project
Garden
Outreach
Venue Hire
Roots and Shoots is one of the most sustainable and nature-friendly venues in central London. Our Main Hall and boardrooms are available to hire for meetings and gatherings, with seasonal catering from our onsite kitchen, and access to our green spaces and gardens for relaxation.
Income generated from Venue Hire is directly reinvested back to support the aims of our charity.
