Dream Stories

We have fulfilled dreams for over 3,252 children with serious and life-limiting conditions this year alone. You can read the inspiring and heart-warming stories here.

Halton Lodge Community Dream

We granted Halton Lodge a new and improved sensory room to serve their local community. Read more

Lewis' Dream Bedroom Makeover

We granted Lewis' dream bedroom makeover, celebrating his love of anime! Read more

Helping Daisy Find Her Voice

We granted Daisy's dream for an iPad with a specialised language learning app to help her find her voice. Read more

Hannah's All-Terrain Wheelchair Dream

We granted Hannah's dream of an accessible all-terrain buggy, and we were delighted to hear how it has helped transform her life. Read more

Josh's Darts Dream

Josh is a darts devotee who was granted his dream of attending a premier league event, and even made it on live TV! Read more

Christmas has come early for Callum, a little adventurer who requires round the clock, high flow oxygen so spends all of his time on a hospital ward. We pulled out all the stops so Callum and his family could enjoy a festive buffet, gift opening, tree decorating and a message from Santa! Read more

Amber's Horse Riding Dream

At Dreams Come True we helped Amber, a 7 year old with Hirschsprung's disease realise her dream of horse riding. Read more

Hooray for Haven!

We made Lillie -Rai's Haven holiday Dream come true with a magical getaway! Read more

Dream Holiday in Devon!

Eshaal’s dream was to go on holiday near a beach - we made this happen! Read more

Community makeover benefits hundreds of SEND children

On 21st September 2022, the Birmingham Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) launched a newly renovated space to benefit hundreds of children and their families. The ‘POD’ revamp was part of a community programme delivered but UK charity, Dreams Come True. Read more

Center Parcs Dream Come True

Malakie loves being outside, in the fresh air and surrounded by nature. Dreams Come True arranged a Centreparcs Dream where he can take part in outdoor activities and spend quality time with his family. Read more

Dream trip to Alton Towers!

Five years ago, Blazej was diagnosed with tumours on his kidneys. Now Blazej's has had kidney transplant, Dreams Come True sent him and his family on a fun trip with wild rides and water slides at Alton Towers! Read more

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Make Dreams Come True with TEMPLESPA

At Dreams Come True our mission is to turn dreams into a reality for every child who needs our support, and that the moments of magic we create have a lasting impact for children and their families.   We cannot achieve this without our incredible partners and this month we are celebrating Dreams Come True & TEMPLESPA!
Run Alton Towers 10k

Come to Alton Towers (the UK’s biggest theme park) and run 10km around the park!
Run Alton Towers 5k

Come to Alton Towers (the UK’s biggest theme park) and run 5km around the park!
Referral Hub

Welcome to our referral hub. This is our exclusive community of professionals working alongside children who help us deliver dreams to kids who have it tough by submitting referral applications.

Make A Referral

We only accept referrals from medical, healthcare, or social care professionals. Applications are on a first come first served basis, to ensure that no child is waiting too long for delivery of their dream.
What we do

Dreams Come True is a national Children's Charity who exists to deliver dreams to children who have it tough. We believe every child has the right to dream, no matter who they are or where they live. More info
Who we support

To ensure we reach the children who deserve our attention the most, we work with children who are living in the highest areas of deprivation in the country, and are living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting conditions. More info
What is a Dream?

Whether it's a break for a young cancer patient, a specially adapted trike for a child with cerebral palsy, a tablet to help an autistic teenager develop their communication skills, or a seriously ill child’s room makeover. Each dream brings a moments of magic and has a lasting impact for years to come. More info
Join the team

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and mission and are dedicated to making dreams come true for children who have it tough.
How it works

We work exclusively with, and only manage dream referrals from, those who know the Dreamers best –medical, healthcare and social care professionals.
Eligibility Criteria

To ensure we reach the children who need our attention the most, we have a set eligibility criteria that must be met in order to have a dream come true.
About us

We make dreams come true for children who are living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting conditions from the highest areas of deprivation in the UK. Bringing moments of magic that have a lasting impact for years to come. Our belief is that every young person has the right to dream, no matter who they are, or where they live.
Get Involved

If you're looking to help make more dreams come true, then fundraising is one of the best ways to do it. We have plenty of ways for you to get involved!
How do I volunteer?

Without our incredible volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to fulfil any of the dreams of the children and young people who live with serious and life-limiting conditions. More info