Routes to Roots is a charity based on Christian principles, which seeks to serve the needs of rough sleepers and vulnerable housed of all faiths and none.
The charity welcomes members, staff, and volunteers without faith or of other faiths who respect our faith and observe our ethos.
Trustees of the charity must show their acceptance of the statement of faith and ethos by signing it on election.
Statement of Faith and Ethos
Routes to Roots is an organisation whose roots are firmly based in the Christian faith. Our inspiration comes from the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, as recorded in the Bible. We champion the cause of the homeless and the vulnerably housed in Poole. We show them the love of God for all people, not through preaching but through our actions. We also open the eyes of all those who are blind to the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed in our town. We see Christ in the face of all who seek our help and support. We believe all human beings are made in the image of God and as such should be treated with dignity and self worth by:
* Hearing, and helping to give a voice to, the homeless and vulnerably housed people in Poole
* Standing with them and not above them
* Encouraging participation and engagement rather than dependency
* Respecting difference and not expecting or demanding conformity