How we make an impact

The last 33 years

Over the last three decades, we have had the privilege of fulfilling the dreams for 6,365 children and young adults living with serious and life-limiting conditions. We treat each and every one of our Dreams families with care, love and the utmost attention as they are the reason, we do what we do.

We make an impact

In 2016, we collaborated with the University of Stirling on a pioneering study to assess the impact of dream fulfilment on the children, young adults that we support.

The Power of Dreams: assessing and measuring the impact of making dreams come true for life-limited children found that the planning and fulfilment of a dream experience provides children and their families with feelings of hope and positivity about the future, improved confidence and a sense of control and empowerment over their lives.

To read the full study, please click here

How you can help

We are always on the lookout for supporters who share our mission to make dreams for children and young adults with serious and life-limiting conditions come true. If you're interested in helping make dreams come true, please click the buttons below.

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Toby's Surface Pro Dream

Toby is 15 years old and suffers from Epidermolysis bullosa. Foster Mum says that he is a real people watcher and loves sitting in cafes with her watching the world go by. Toby has dressings that cover his entire body except his face. He’s bathed 4 times a week which takes up to 5 hours...
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TCS London Marathon 2022

The TCS London Marathon is 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.
Who we support

We make dreams come true for children and young people with life-limiting and serious illnesses living in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities as we believe that every child has the fundamental right to dream. More info
What we do

We enable children and young people with serious or life-limiting conditions from disadvantaged backgrounds to feel the long-term impact of having a dream fulfilled. We are passionate about empowering and supporting those who might not even consider having a dream come true. 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.
What is a Dream?

A dream offers hope for the future. It builds strength and resilience to fight another day. It helps stop a feeling of isolation. It provides something to make everyday life more bearable. Above all it inspires confidence, a sense of wellbeing and provides treasured family memories that last long after the dream has been granted. 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 directly support those children and young people with serious or life-limiting conditions, living in the hardest to reach and most deprived areas. Our belief is that every young person has the right to dream, no matter who they are, or where they live.
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.
Skydive

The BPA (British Parachute Association) qualified tandem instructor does all of the hard work for you, allowing you to enjoy the exhilarating feeling of flying through the clouds from over 10,000 feet at up to 120 mph.