One donation, twice the impact

The Big Give Christmas Challenge

One donation, twice the impact

Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and doubled.  That means your generosity goes twice as far to support children and families that have experienced trauma.

This year, we’re aiming to raise £40,000 to extend our therapeutic services and deliver up to an additional 125 nature-based therapy sessions across our Kent sites. With 63%* of the children referred to us impacted by domestic abuse, and many thousands of children in Kent estimated to live in homes where violence and fear are part of daily life, your support is more vital than ever. 

Early intervention is key. Without it, the trauma these children experience can have devastating effects on their mental, emotional, and physical health — lasting well into adulthood. 

*referrals from Sept 2024 – Aug 2025

Graphic showing five people - one in dark green, 4 in lime.  Text reads - 1 in 5 children in the UK have been exposed to domestic abuse
Text graphic reads - over 24,000 children in Kent and Medway live in a household where an adult was experiencing domestic abuse

Lilah’s story

Young girl, Lilah, in bright pink coat, hair tied in a bun with a blue ribbon.  Older boy knelling, holding a jar that's been made into a bug house. Set in wooded area.

Imagine being a child whose pain feels invisible and whose emotions are constantly misunderstood. This was Lilah’s reality when her school referred her to Dandelion Time. Domestic abuse had been a constant presence in Lilah’s life and as a result, she was fearful, anxious, and unsure of how to express herself.

Dandelion Time has given her a second chance when no-one would

Lilah’s mum

Since leaving Dandelion Time, Lilah now attends school four days a week and has started to form bonds with her peers. Lilah’s life circumstances are similar to many children who attend Dandelion Time.  

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our Big Give Pledgers and Champions who will be so generously matching your donations.

‍Big Give Pledgers:

  • The Civil Service Insurance Society
  • Fidelity International
  • Folkestone Hythe & District Lions Club
  • Kings Hill Rotary Club
  • Peter Hall
  • Rotary Club of Maidstone
  • Samantha Joyce
  • Truly Beloved
  • Ward Security Limited

Big Give Champion:

  • The Reed Foundation

How you can help

Graphic showing how donations can be doubled - You give £15 + £15 Big Give match it + £3.75 gift aid (at no cost to you) = £33.75 we receive.  Also include the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo - red inverted triangle with the words Christmas Challenge, joined to a smaller black triangle with the words Big Give