Seedling Challenge Grow £50 over 3 months into Life Changing Support for Vulnerable Children
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Seedling
Challenge
Grow £50 over 3 months into
Life Changing Support for Vulnerable Children
Sponsored by
What is the Seedling Challenge?
Dandelion Time is challenging businesses in our community to raise as much money as they can
from a £50 "seedling" investment over a 3-month period. The funds raised will help us to support
vulnerable children in Kent overcome the challenges they face. Take the challenge and become a
Dandelion Time 2023 Seedling Challenge Champion!
Who: A team of any size
When: Anytime from March 1st 2023 until May 31st 2023
How: We loan you £50 - it's up to you how you grow it
Founded in 2003, Dandelion Time is a nature-based
charity that transforms the lives of children struggling with
the effects of trauma. Children spend time with animals
and crafts to overcome emotional difficulties, grow in
confidence and begin to love and trust again. Every year
we help over 130 children and families to rebuild their
lives, across our three rural sites in Maidstone, Ashford
and Shorne.
Spring is a time for new beginnings and the perfect
chance to come together to take on a new challenge. Help
provide vital support for children in our community and
have fun with your colleagues along the way!
HOW BIG A POT CAN YOU GROW...
FROM £50 SEED MONEY?
Why take part?
Together
Directly support
you willchildren
directlyand
support
families
children
in our community:
and families in our community: Most
importantly you will be raising vital funds to provide a brighter future for traumatised
children across Kent
Engage
Engage your
your team: It’s a great way to inject some fun into your workplace and the ideal
opportunity to encourage teamwork, develop creativity and boost morale amongst staff!
Positive
PositivePR:
PR:The campaign will be promoted across our website and social channels, as well
as coverage within the local press
Increase
Increase brand awareness:
awareness: By linking with an established local charity! You’ll have the
opportunity to engage with other local businesses in our community and build your network
Celebratetogether:
Celebrate together: All teams will be invited to our ‘Seedling Celebration’ on Wednesday 19th
July (5-7pm) at our magical site in West Farleigh. The event will recognise our wonderful
community and will include drinks, nibbles and prizes. Prizes include 'Most Fun Event', 'Most
Creative Fundraising Idea', 'Business Community Award' and 'Seedling Champion'
When I first turned up I saw the guinea
pigs and thought…yes…this is my place,
this is my home. Stroking the donkeys
made me feel calm. The best 10 weeks of
my life was here at Dandelion Time
- Child
£750
Craft equipment. Creative hands-on crafts allow
children to build confidence in their own abilities
How could your £2,000
fundraising 4 months of family transport to Dandelion Time.
Without it many vulnerable children wouldn’t be
able to attend our sessions
help?
£3,000
A 10-week placement for a child to help rebuild
their lives
Fundraising ideas
Not sure where to start? We’ve pulled together some ideas to help
you get started. As long as your fundraising activities are safe and
legal, you can be as creative as you like!
Get musical: Organise a Buskathon at your place of work! Entertain colleagues and visitors alike
and boost your fundraising by asking suppliers and customers to sponsor you! Or host a Battle of
the Bands evening or Karaoke night
Protectour
Protect ourplanet:
Planet: Host a sponsored litter pick around your
offices, local park or beach. Spend some time in nature and do
something great for your local environment
Quiz
Quiz Night:
night: Invite colleagues, suppliers and customers to form a
team and join a quiz, either in person or online
Put
Put your
your Walking
walkingBoots
bootsOn:
on: Hold a team walking challenge in and
around Kent and use the Seedling amount for the energy boosting
snacks. and get sponsorship
Coronation party: Throw a party or BBQ at your offices in the first week of May and use the
Coronation Party:
seedling money for food and drink
You may choose to hold all your fundraising on one day or you can hold
various activities over the three-month period
Use £50 seedling funding to buy car wash materials
Car wash generates £200 profit
Invest that profit used to hire an
exercise bike for an office Sponsored Ride
Bike ride generates £540 profit
Invest that profit to buy ingredients for a Supper Club
Supper Club generates £1100 in profit
Seedling
Challenge
How to get involved
1. Gather your Team No minimum or maximum group size
2. Register Online Please sign up here
3. Meet the Team Instructions and welcome call to follow
4. Fundraise! You have up to three months to raise the most!
Together the businesses of Kent can make a big
difference in helping restore hope to young lives
PS. Don't forget to introduce Dandelion Time to your own business community and
involve your partners and suppliers in the Challenge – we would welcome as many
introductions as you can make, and they can join the fun!
If you would like to learn more, please get in touch with Caroline Fish today
carolinefish@dandeliontime.org.uk or call 01622 814001
Dandelion Time, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0NY
Registered Charity Number: 1136613, Company Limited by Guarantee, Company Number: 4959632
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