The Problem We Saw
Across the UK, millions of people work in insecure, low-paid, or unregulated jobs. Taxi drivers working long hours with no sick pay. Delivery riders who don't know their employment status. Nail technicians and barbers working cash-in-hand with no protections. Warehouse workers facing unsafe conditions with nowhere to turn. These people form a vital part of our economy — but they are often isolated, exploited, and invisible to mainstream support services.
Our Community Interest Statement
Roots & Rights Community Interest Company exists to advance the social and economic wellbeing of the community by supporting individuals from lower income and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. We focus particularly on those working in insecure, low-paid, or unregulated professions, including taxi and delivery drivers, motor trade and warehouse workers, and cash-in-hand beauty practitioners. We recognise that these individuals form a vital part of the local economy.
What We Do About It
We deliver holistic support across six pillars: free legal help (with qualified interpreters), mental health and wellbeing services, community navigation and referrals, financial and business empowerment, sector advocacy, and safety training. Our goal is to prevent legal crisis before it happens, stop people falling through gaps between services, and empower workers to stand on their own feet. This work benefits not just the individuals directly, but enhances community welfare and promotes a more equitable marketplace for all.