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Every child has the right to dream, no matter who they are or where they live. 

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. 

Below is a list of some of the conditions that we accept but please bear in mind that this is by no means exhaustive, if you have a query about the eligibility of a condition, please reach out to us for more information. 

  • Cancer treatment 
  • Severe autism, learning difficulties or global developmental delay 
  • Heart, lung, bowel and kidney conditions 
  • Degenerative neurological disorders or brain damage 
  • Muscular dystrophy 
  • Conditions affecting the immune system 
  • Genetic disorders 

Please Note:

  • We only accept dreams for UK residents aged 5-18 years old living in the highest areas of deprivation on a referral basis from professionals that are involved in the young person’s care. For example, medical, healthcare, educational or social care.
  • We extend our age range (2-18 year olds) and deprivation criteria for children who need a dream as soon as possible, please get in touch for more information on this. 
  • The child must not have received a dream/wish with another wish granting charity before.   

Please see our eligibility criteria for more information. 

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Published: 28th June, 2021

Updated: 19th July, 2022

Author: Tom Hunt

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