Dodford Children's Farm
Registration #253596 · Registered
www.dodfordfarm.co.ukinfo@dodfordfarm.co.uk
Ivy Cottage Worms Ash B61 9AU
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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About Dodford Children's Farm
Dodford Children's Farm is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 253596). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), Dodford Children's Farm reported a total income of £77,401 and total expenditure of £125,026, a spending ratio of 162% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, Dodford Children's Farm describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 161.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £77,401 | £125,026 | 162% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026