Fundraising & Marketing Team

Fundraising & Marketing

Head of Bespoke Fundraising - Shelley Thompson

Trusts, Foundations and Legacy Manager - Issy White

Head of Mass Fundraising and Marketing - Jess Gloak

Fundraising Manager - Emma Russ

Fundraising Manager - Charlie Squires

Marketing and Comms Lead - Lucy Constable Fernandez

Latest

Behind the dreams - meet Penny!

Have you ever wondered who the magical people behind our dreams are? Well, meet Penny, one of our incredible Dreams Coordinators.
Footballer, Luke Staton's ultra-marathon for Dreams Come True

Ex footballer, Luke Staton, is running his first ultra-marathon this September to raise money for UK charity supporting children living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting condition.
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!
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TCS London Marathon 2022

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

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
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

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

Meet the team at Dreams Come True Charity!
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

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.