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  1. About us
  2. Our Trustees

Trustees

Dreams Come True is governed by our Board of Trustees, who have a wealth of experience and are passionate about creating moments of magic that have a lasting impact for children who have it tough. 

We are incredibly grateful to our Trustees for helping us make dreams come true. 

Simon Linares

Simon joins us after an extensive career as a senior executive in several FTSE International businesses and is an experienced Charity trustee. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2022

Updated: 5th July, 2022

Author: Tom Hunt

Marsha Quallo-Wright

Marsha Quallo-Wright is senior civil servant and brings a wide range of public sector experience to the board. Her career has focused on resilience and she has played a leading role in in the response to range of incidents including earthquakes, floods, Ebola and  Covid-19. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2021

Author: Tom Hunt

Lisa Gerhardt

Lisa has recently stepped down from her career where she was recognised as one of the leading international head-hunters in her sphere of HR, having worked for a number of global search organisations, plus being one of the founders and board members of a respected and successful global search boutique. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2021

Author: Tom Hunt

Neil Smith

Neil, 55, a chartered accountant, has worked as a finance leader in a number of listed entities within the UK over the last 25 years. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Author: Tom Hunt

Simon Foster

Simon Foster is a business leader in the global exhibition and media industry. For nearly 30 years, Simon has focused on bringing business to life through connections. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Author: Tom Hunt

Najlaa Taqi-Eddin

Najlaa is passionate about transferring her business skills and experience to work with her fellow Trustees and the Dream Comes True. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2019

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Author: Tom Hunt

Amy McCulloch

Amy McCulloch is MD and Co-Founder of Creative and Media Agency eight&four which is part of the Cubo Communications Group. Amy’s role as a business leader is to challenge the status quo and nurture a strong working culture. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2019

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Author: Tom Hunt

Patrick Leoni Sceti

Patrick is founder and managing director of LSG Holdings and has supported Dreams Come True for over 3 years. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2019

Author: Tom Hunt

Annabelle Vaughan

Annabelle is a solicitor, specialising in Mental Capacity and protection of the vulnerable. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2019

Author: Tom Hunt

Rachel Humphrey

Rachel is a Human Resources Director, and has been supporting Dreams Come True since 2014. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2019

Author: Tom Hunt

Andy Challis

Andy Challis works for Barclays Investment Bank in London, where he has worked for 17 years. He is the Head of Electronic Distribution and Strategic Investments. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2019

Author: Tom Hunt

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    One of the biggest and best marathons in the world! We have guaranteed places but would also love to support anyone who has their own place through the ballot.

  • Refer a child

    Refer a child

    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.

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    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

    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?

    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

  • How it works

    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.

  • About us

    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.

  • Team

    Team

    Meet the team at Dreams Come True Charity!

  • How do I volunteer?

    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

  • Donate foreign currency

    Donate foreign currency

    We have teamed up with Leftover Currency to raise funds by collecting spare foreign coins and banknotes. Simply fill out the charity exchange form and send it along with your currency to Leftover Currency.


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