Dandelion Time
Analysis
Dandelion Time is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Maidstone. It was registered in June 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04959632). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Dandelion Time reported income of £1.1m and spending of £991k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £1.1m to £1.1m (+3.0%), an average of +0.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Dandelion Time sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Northern Viaduct Trust Limited (£1.1m), Markshall Estate (£1.1m) and The Lifescape Project Limited (£1.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 78%, charitable activities 17%, trading 2.9% and investments 1.9%. Charitable activities took 75% of spending and raising funds 20%. Reserves of £623k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 26 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 78%
- Charitable activities 17%
- Trading 2.9%
- Investments 1.9%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Viaduct Trust Limited | Kirkby Stephen | £1.1m |
| Markshall Estate | Colchester | £1.1m |
| The Lifescape Project Limited | Norwich | £1.1m |
| Lancashire Environmental Fund Limited | Preston | £1.1m |