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At The Tickled Trout, we’ve always believed that a pub isn’t just about delicious food, great drinks, and friendly conversation - it’s about the people who make up our community.

it’s about the people who make up our community. That’s why we’re excited to announce our partnership with Dandelion Time, a remarkable local charity that’s changing lives through their innovative, nature-based approach to supporting vulnerable children and families.

 

Starting in Autumn 2024, we’ve made it easier for you to enjoy our legendary fish and chips while giving back to the community. For every portion of fish and chips sold, £1 will be donated to Dandelion Time. With this being one of our most popular dishes, we’re aiming to raise significant funds to help support this important cause throughout the year.

Who is Dandelion Time?

Dandelion Time is a Maidstone-based charity dedicated to helping children and families recover from trauma. Many of the children they support have experienced severe challenges such as domestic abuse, neglect, or bullying, which leave lasting emotional scars. Through therapeutic activities like gardening, cooking, and woodworking, they create a nurturing environment where children can rebuild their confidence and strengthen their bonds with loved ones.

 

Lizzie Hoskins, Corporate Relationship Manager at Dandelion Time, shared her thoughts on the partnership:

 

“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Tickled Trout for their new community support campaign. Their generous commitment will help us continue our work supporting vulnerable children and families to achieve lasting, positive change. This partnership will also help us raise awareness in the local community, and we’re excited to welcome the team to our West Farleigh site to see the impact of their support firsthand.”

A Fry for a Cause

At The Tickled Trout, we’re inspired by the transformative work of Dandelion Time. Mark Forder, our General Manager, put it best:

 

“We are passionate about supporting Dandelion Time and their innovative approach to helping children overcome trauma through nature-based activities. Their work is transformative, offering hope and healing to those who need it most. We are proud to be a part of their mission.”

 

This partnership is part of a wider effort across Balfour, where each of our countryside pubs supports a local charity close to their heart. Whether it’s caring for children, protecting the environment, or helping the elderly, we’re committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve

 

Whether you’re visiting The Tickled Trout, West Farleigh, The Swan, Forest Row, The Windmill, Hollingbourne, The Ship Inn, Rye, The Falcon Inn, Painswick, or The Goudhurst Inn, Goudhurst, you’ll find us working alongside local charities that are making a real difference.

How You Can Help

When you enjoy our freshly battered fish and chips, you’re doing more than treating yourself to a delicious meal—you’re contributing to meaningful, local change. Every fry helps Dandelion Time continue their vital work, offering hope and healing to vulnerable children and families who need it most.

 

If you’re inspired to do even more, there are many ways to get involved. Dandelion Time welcomes donations, volunteers, and supporters to help expand their mission. Volunteering with the charity is a deeply rewarding experience, offering opportunities to make a tangible impact. Whether you’re assisting as a family session volunteer, preparing meals as a family session cook, or helping with maintenance, gardening, or animal care, there’s a role to suit everyone’s skills and interests. Volunteers can also support fundraising efforts or represent the charity as community ambassadors at events across Kent.

 

Each role plays a vital part in helping Dandelion Time create lasting, positive change. By joining their incredible team of friendly and dedicated volunteers, you’ll contribute to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and their families. Learn more about their impactful work, hear inspiring stories of lives changed, and explore how you can get involved at dandeliontime.org.uk.

A Pub With Purpose

At The Tickled Trout, we’re proud to be more than just a pub—we’re a pub with purpose. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to make a difference together, one plate of fish and chips at a time.

 

If, like us, you’re passionate about supporting the local community, there are many ways to get involved! Discover all the ways you can show your support to Dandelion Time here.

 

Let’s create a brighter future for our community, one fry at a time.