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Dodford Children's Farm

Also known as: Dodford Children's Holiday Farm, Dodford Nursery Children's Holiday Farm

The Charity gives residential educational holidays to disadvantaged children from the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Children under nine years of age, some with special needs, come in small groups either with their school or parent(s). Founded in 1953, it has nine acres and many animals for the enjoyment and benefit of the children who have the opportunity to participate in their care.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity gives residential educational holidays to disadvantaged children from the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Children under nine years of age, some with special needs, come in small groups either with their school or parent(s). Founded in 1953, it has nine acres and many animals for the enjoyment and benefit of the children who have the opportunity to participate in their care.

Grants

Dodford Children's Farm is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£104,650
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and people with disabilities
What it supports
education and training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£60,032
Latest Expenditure
£104,650

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 174.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£60,032
£104,6500 / 9
2024
£77,401
£125,0260 / 20
2023
£98,439
£90,8360 / 20
2022
£83,483
£87,1020 / 20
2021
£59,708
£74,6280 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dodford Children's Farm

What does Dodford Children's Farm do?

The Charity gives residential educational holidays to disadvantaged children from the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Children under nine years of age, some with special needs, come in small groups either with their school or parent(s). Founded in 1953, it has nine acres and many animals for the enjoyment and benefit of the children who have the opportunity to participate in their care.

How much income did Dodford Children's Farm report in 2025?

Dodford Children's Farm reported total income of £60k and reported expenditure of £105k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dodford Children's Farm registered as a charity?

Dodford Children's Farm was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 1967 as charity number 253596. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Dodford Children's Farm?

Dodford Children's Farm is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is GRAHAM WYNNE MORGAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dodford Children's Farm operate?

Dodford Children's Farm operates across 4 areas: Birmingham City, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Is Dodford Children's Farm a registered charity?

Yes — Dodford Children's Farm is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 253596.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 September 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
253596
Charity Number
253596

Trustees

GRAHAM WYNNE MORGAN Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
DINAH SPILLANE
MARGARET EILEEN SHEWARD
Martin John Rathbone Lee
SUSAN JANE INSCH

Also Known As

  • Dodford Children's Holiday Farm
  • Dodford Nursery Children's Holiday Farm

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