Do your own fundraising

Growing up with a serious or life-limiting condition can be difficult and, for those who have challenging circumstances in addition to their health needs, it can be even harder. Each month, fundraisers just like you are helping us to have the biggest impact, on hundreds of children from across the UK.

We have plenty of ways for you to get involved. Whether you want to run, cycle, climb a mountain, bake a cake, host a raffle or create your own event - you'll be sure to find something that’s right for you.

Download a fundraising pack

Fundraising ideas

Check out our A-Z of ideas! From climbing a mountain, to baking cupcakes, there are lots of ways you can help put a smile on the faces of those who need it most.

Already heave your own idea? We would love to hear about it and support you along the way. Tell us about your fundraising.

Download a fundraising pack

Fill in a super simple form for your free fundraising pack full of useful resources and helpful ideas to get you started.

Create a Just Giving Page

It is really easy to create an online fundraising page. It takes just a few minutes to set up and allows you to easily collect sponsorship for your fundraising event or challenge. The money is sent directly to us, making things much easier for you, and means you don’t need
to worry about collecting cash or cheques.

Don’t worry if someone does give you cash, you can just bank the money yourself and add it directly to your page.

Other ways to donate

We have lots of other ways you can donate to Dreams Come True, for example, you could play our lottery, donate as your shop, or leave a gift in your will.

Or you can simply donate now.

Other useful resources:

How to pay in your fundraising money

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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
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.
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.
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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!