Roots & Routes | The Blagrave Trust

A funder collaborative

It combines the funds, expertise and networks of

Youth-led partners are at the Act and Grow stages of the changemaker journey. We also resource established infrastructure organisations at the Demonstrate and Sustain stages.

Our aim is to educate and upskill a group of young, curious individuals from diverse backgrounds, who may not have thought about a career in sustainability within the built environment sector before. Over the past five years, we've welcomed over sixty participants, with 66% of them securing a position in the sector within 9 months.

The Land Collective

We believe that reconnecting with the land is an act of resistance, healing and self-determination.

Earth Tenders

£240k

Awarded in total

14

Grants made in total

Youth-led organisations

AWETHU

A school for climate justice changemaking, empowering Black African and Caribbean youth aged 18–24.

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Earth Tenders

A Black-led land justice initiative in South London, reclaiming land for community use and food growing.

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The Land Collective

Supporting underrepresented young people to pursue careers in sustainable built environments.

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Youth Climate Collaborative

Building youth leadership through training, convening and community-building.

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MAFIA Weekend

A majority LGBTQIA+ organisation using participatory storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices in climate justice.

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Infrastructure organisations

Climate Majority Project

Works with communities, schools and businesses to turn widespread concern about climate change into coordinated action and build a broader movement for change.

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Organic Lea

A community food project and workers’ cooperative in north-east London, growing food locally and supporting people to build a fairer, more sustainable food system.

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Youth Environmental Service

Creates paid entry-level environmental work opportunities for young people, particularly those underrepresented in the sector, alongside training and career support.

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The Movements Trust

Supports people-powered movements working for social, environmental and economic justice, helping them access funding, charitable sponsorship and practical support.

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Bright Green Future

A leadership and empowerment programme helping young people, particularly young people of colour, build the skills, confidence and connections to shape a cleaner, fairer future.

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Contact

For more information about Roots & Routes, including information on joining the pooled fund, contact Daniel Newton - daniel@blagravetrust.org.

News and stories

News

1st December 2025

An update on the Roots & Routes Climate Justice Fund

The Roots & Routes Fund is a collaborative fund that supports individual young changemakers and young people-led organisations based in England who are working to improve climate justice.