dandelion time
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
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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Elmscroft Cottage
Charlton Lane
West Farleigh
MAIDSTONE
ME15 0NY
Charlton Lane
West Farleigh
MAIDSTONE
ME15 0NY
Website
www.dandeliontime.org.ukRegistration Date
28 June 2010
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
5007793
Charity Number
1136613
Trustees
Gillian Mary Elizabeth Brownrigg Wilford
Simon Edward Cavanagh Norman
Sir Paul Benedict Crossland Carter
Bethan Morgan
Phillipa Daughtrey
Jonathan Mark Fenn
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- THE DANDELION TRUST FOR CHILDREN