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Right now, there are thousands of children who need our support and with the current cost of living crisis, the families we work with are facing the reality of not being able to afford the basics, let alone adapted beds and technology or garden equipment for their child with additional needs.  

It is only through your fundraising, donations and volunteering help that we can make life-changing dreams come true.

It's easy to get involved!

Take on a challenge, hold a bake sale, play our lottery, hold a Dream Day event or volunteer. It's up to you but, whatever you choose to do, we will support you all the way.

Events and Challenges

Whether your dream is to take on your first challenge, or you are an adrenaline junkie and looking for your next extreme adventure. We have lots of events running throughout the year for our fundraisers and supporters to take part in.

So why not join the #DreamTeam and join a wonderful community of fundraisers by signing up for one of our events!

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Do your own fundraising

Whether you want to hold bake a cake, host a raffle, shave your heard or create your own event - you'll be sure to find something that’s right for you. Check out our top tips and A-Z of fundraising ideas. Once you have chosen your fundraising idea we can help you organise, promote and raise as much as possible.

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Volunteer

Right now we are looking for volunteers to help make more dreams come true. When you become a volunteer, you'll be part of a Dream Team that makes a difference to children and families across the UK. Learn more and register your interest.

How do I volunteer?

Fundraise in your community

Whether you are a nursery, school, college or university, a sports club, rotary, W.I, round table or other community group there are a number of ways you can get involved with us to help children and young adults with serious and life-limiting conditions.

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Corporate Partnerships

Each corporate partner has a bespoke relationship with Dreams Come True and are assigned a designated Fundraising Manager to support you on your way.

Whether it’s employee fundraising, volunteering or one-off activities, we’ll work with you to develop a mutually beneficial partnership that will not only leave your staff feeling inspired, but will bring joy to those children who need it most. Find out more.

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Other ways to give

We have lots of other ways you can support Dreams Come True, for example, you could play our lotterly, sign up to Amazon Smile or leave a gift in your will.

Or you can simply donate now.

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Which ever way you get involved, you will be helping make dreams come true for those who need it most.

Still not sure how to get involved?

Or why not speak to one of our team? Get in touch via email below.

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Latest

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