A message from our found, Avril Mill BEM
I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported my Dream Factory over nearly 18 years. I am truly grateful you have stood by us and continue to support our work.
I founded the Dream Factory in memory of my Oliver, who I lost many years ago, and I feel he is looking down and would be so proud of everything we have achieved together.
Through incredibly difficult and challenging times, we have been able to help so many poorly children and young adults by creating dreams and memories that mean the world to them and their families. I’m proud to say that, together, we’ve managed to get through to the end of another year.
If you are already a supporter, thank you for continuing to stand with us. If you’re not yet a supporter, we welcome your help.
It’s always important to think of others, not just ourselves. We are a small charity making a big difference.
Happy New Year, We just want to say Thank You.
Without the incredible support we have received throughout 2025, we wouldn’t have been able to grant dreams to children and young adults who need and deserve them — brightening their lives, encouraging hope, and giving them and their families memories to treasure.
We are so grateful.
Together, let us continue making dreams come true in 2026.
Avril Mills BEM and The Dream Team
In partnership with Ideal Home Show Christmas, The Big Christmas Press Show, Constantinou Bros Hotels and A Noble Gift.
Latest News
Henry’s Dream
11-year-old Henry was diagnosed with a Germ Cell Brain Tumour. Henry has had to have high doses of Proton Beam Therapy and endure long hospital stays.
Henry’s dream was for a magical VR day with his family and a VR headset with the help of Immersive Gamebox. The Dream Factory made Henry’s dream game true allowing him to make memories that he will cherish forever.
Please read Henry’s story below written by Henry’s mum.
Tilly’s Dream
22year old Tilly was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer.
Since completing treatment Tilly’s dream was to have a overnight stay at the amazing Giraffe Lodge at West Midlands Safari Park.
Finance Trustee Vacancy
We are looking for a Finance Trustee (Voluntary Role) to join The Dream Factory
The Dream Factory makes dreams come true for children and young people living with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. We’re growing and need a hands-on finance professional to help keep our charity strong and sustainable.
Max’s Dream
17 year old Max was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Max had a swollen lymph node on the left hand side of his neck which spread just above his heart. Max went through chemotherapy.
Ideal Home Christmas 2025
The Dream Factory were given an amazing opportunity to be an official charity partner for this years Ideal Home Christmas Show and raise much needed funds to help us grant more dreams.
Olivia’s Dream
13-year-old Olivia was diagnosed with Leukaemia.
Olivia loves Husky Dogs and her dream was to have a up and close experience with them.
With the help of the wonderful Eagle Heights we were able to arrange a Husky experience and a day that Olivia and her family will cherish forever.
Urgent Appeal
For seventeen years, The Dream Factory has been dedicated to granting dreams to young people who are most in need. Thanks to your support, we have brought joy and hope to nearly 750 young people and their families during some of the most challenging times.
But today, we face an urgent challenge. The current economic climate has significantly impacted our funding, and without financial support we are at risk of being unable to continue our vital work.
We currently have 40 dreams on our waiting list. Please help us to keep those dreams alive.
Your donation, no matter the size, will make an immediate and tangible difference. Please act today to help us continue granting dreams for incredible, brave children and young adults.
Avril Mills BEM, Founder and Trustee
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A message from our patron, Michael Watson MBE
Our Ambassadors singing Sweet Caroline, at our Ambassadors’ Lunch, January 2023