Our Patrons

Juliet Stevenson - Actor, Campaigner

Juliet has been campaigning for refugees rights for 30 years and has been supporting Young Roots since 2017.  She has introduced many supporters to the charity, and ran brilliantly successful fundraising events for them through her local fundraising group, Highgate Has Heart.

“I am very proud to be the Patron of Young Roots, and to have worked alongside them on advocacy and fundraising campaigns. I have long been so impressed by the team’s dedication, empathy, skill and effectiveness as they strive to support their extremely vulnerable young clients. Never has there been a more important time to support Young Roots. Demand for services is higher than ever, and the situation for young refugees in the UK is desperate. I look forward to our work over the next years to improve the lives of the many young people the charity supports.”

Suzi Ruffell - Comedian

Suzi started directly supporting Young Roots with a fantastic comedy night back in March 2021, bringing together fellow comedians in support of our work with young refugees and asylum seekers. We’re delighted to welcome her to the team and are looking forward to working together towards our shared vision.

“I am delighted to become a patron of Young Roots, the work they do for young refugees and asylum seekers is so vitally important. Over the past year, I have spent more time than ever before at home, a place where I could feel safe and calm. It is utterly heartbreaking to me that some people do not have that basic life requirement. I am so proud to support the incredible work that Young Roots does; helping people apply for refugee status, expert mental health support, preventing homelessness, legal services, creative youth activities and so much more. It is vital that those of us that have had the privilege of somewhere safe to call home and the opportunity to live their most full lives, reach out and help others achieve the same.”