Make A Referral

Applications are now open for Experience Days and Equipment Dreams only.

This could be a magical day out to inspire memories that last a lifetime, annual passes for their favourite attraction, or even access to a local club or hobby.

Equipment Dreams offer a small change with a big impact, like an iPad loaded with an assistive communication device, sensory toys, or something that would support a child to do well at home, in school, or in their community.

Once we have reached our maximum number of referrals each month, the portal will close, and re-open again on the 3rd of the following month (or the following Monday if this falls over a weekend). If the portal closes and you would like to make a referral, please do so when the portal reopens each month, as we do not operate waiting lists.

We only accept referrals from medical, healthcare, education, or social care professionals. Applications are on a first come first served basis to ensure that no child is waiting too long for their dream.

When you are satisfied the child you would like to refer meets our criteria, please complete the online "Make A Referral" form. You must have permission from the parent/carer of that child to share their information with us. Please note all dreams must be able to complete within 6 months of the application date.

Eligibility Criteria

The child you would like to refer must meet all of the following;

We only accept dreams for UK residents aged 5-18 years old
Living in the highest areas of deprivation - Deciles 1-3 on the relevant post code checker, links below.
- Please click here for England, click here for Scotland, click here for NI, and click here for Wales.
Living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting condition.
The child must not have received a dream with another wish granting charity before.

We extend our age range to 2-18 year olds and forgo the location criteria for children who need a dream as soon as possible, please get in touch for more information, or to referrer an urgent dream.

Make A Referral

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Thank you for helping a dream come true for a child who has it tough.

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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