dandelion time

The charity supports children and young people. Dandelion Time is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Maidstone and operates in East Sussex and Kent.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Dandelion Time helps children struggling with the effects of trauma, abuse or neglect. Our farm setting provides a structured therapeutic sanctuary, with a wide variety of natural craft activities, where children can feel safe & valued. We work with the whole family, helping to break the cycle of abuse & to effect change. Families learn to build self-belief & create new beginnings.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

East Sussex Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,100,902

Latest Expenditure

£915,339

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 76.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 22.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £824,386

Charitable Activities £193,086

Other Trading £50,699

Investments £32,731

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £698,444

Raising Funds £192,558

Governance £13,388

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £24,337

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,100,902	£915,339	£698,444	£1,427,612	£545,992	26 / 95
2023	£838,356	£778,237	£591,249	£1,242,049	£442,995	23 / 76
2022	£814,666	£716,135	£519,135	£1,181,930	£391,061	20 / 55
2021	£1,060,113	£566,722	£369,323	£1,083,399	£499,495	20 / 300
2020	£641,273	£427,316	£280,896	£590,008	£208,722	20 / 70