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Dandelion Time

Also known as: The Dandelion Trust for Children

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.

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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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,091,836
Latest Expenditure
£991,199

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 75.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £852,175
Charitable Activities £187,464
Other Trading £31,898
Investments £20,299
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £751,721
Raising Funds £195,779
Governance £11,796
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £43,699

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,091,836
£991,199£751,721£1,528,249£623,27026 / 100
2024
£1,100,902
£915,339£698,444£1,427,612£545,99226 / 95
2023
£838,356
£778,237£591,249£1,242,049£442,99523 / 76
2022
£814,666
£716,135£519,135£1,181,930£391,06120 / 55
2021
£1,060,113
£566,722£369,323£1,083,399£499,49520 / 300

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dandelion Time

What does Dandelion Time do?

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.

How much income did Dandelion Time report in 2025?

Dandelion Time reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £991k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dandelion Time registered as a charity?

Dandelion Time was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 2010 as charity number 1136613. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Dandelion Time?

Dandelion Time is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gillian Mary Elizabeth Brownrigg Wilford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dandelion Time operate?

Dandelion Time operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and Kent.

Is Dandelion Time a registered charity?

Yes — Dandelion Time is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136613.

Details

Address
Elmscroft Cottage
Charlton Lane
West Farleigh
MAIDSTONE
ME15 0NY
Registration Date
28 June 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007793
Charity Number
1136613

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Trustees

Gillian Mary Elizabeth Brownrigg Wilford Chair
Daniel Michael Barnaby
Dr Neil David Mowbray Potter
Jonathan Mark Fenn
Miranda Jane Romano
Robert Anthony Weare
Simon Edward Cavanagh Norman

Also Known As

  • The Dandelion Trust for Children

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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