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Friday 31st October, 4-8pm
For Halloween, Policeman’s Alley in North Chingford will be transformed into a terrifying, haunted hospital. With live actors, chilling scenes, and plenty of spooky surprises, this immersive walk-through experience is not to be missed.
The journey begins at The Kings Head Pub, Kings Head Hill, where guests will be guided to the entrance of the haunted hospital…
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A Bollywood Night to Remember !
Our recent Bollywood-themed fundraising event held at The Grand Cholan Restaurant in Canary Wharf London was a dazzling success! , the atmosphere was nothing short of magical. Guests enjoyed an evening filled with delicious food, music, laughter, and dancing —with a raffle and auction that raised vital funds.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make the night unforgettable.
Introducing Our New Chair of Trustees
WELCOME TO CLLR. MITCHELL GOLDIE, OUR NEW CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
Mitchell is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for The Dream Factory Children’s Charity, appointed in July 2025 after many years as a volunteer fundraiser and trustee. He has helped raise over £25,000 for the charity through regular fundraising events, including running the 2024 London Marathon. Mitchell is deeply committed to ensuring that The Dream Factory continues to grant wishes for generations to come, bringing joy to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
Billy Eilish Tickets
The Dream Factory were kindly donated tickets to the Billie Eilish concert by me-engineers.
4 truly deserving young ladies who are currently on our dream waitlist attended the concert and had the most amazing time.
Tegan’s Dream
18 year old Tegan was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Tegan loves Dolphins and her dream was to have a dolphin encounter.
The Dream Factory arranged for Tegan and her family to have a once in a lifetime Dolphin Encounter in Tenerife.
Donate Your Unwanted Toys
W. English & Son, Funeral Directors, are kindly supporting The Dream Factory by collecting any pre loved and all unwanted toys to be sold in Santa’s Toy Shop.
Read more for donation drop off points
Donate all Your Unwanted Clothes and Bric-A-Brac
Donate your pre loved clothes, books and ornaments to ReDonate who will collect from your door and make a donation to The Dream Factory.
The Dream Factory Quiz Night
Friday 26th September, 7pm
Join us for The Dream Factory Children’s Charity Quiz Night at Waltham Forest Sea Cadets, Kings Road, Chingford. Alcohol and soft drinks available to buy on the night.
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Bollywood Party
Thursday 18th September, 6pm
Bollywood comes to Canary Wharf!
Join us as The Dream Factory takes over the fabulous Grand Cholan Restaurant in Canary Wharf for a spectacular Bollywood Party!
Enjoy a welcome mocktail, three-course Indian menu, fabulous raffle & auction prizes, plus music from DJ & Dhol drummer.
Tickets £80 in support of The Dream Factory. Available from Ticket Tailor.
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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
Interview on BBC Radio
A message
Videos
A message from our patron, Michael Watson MBE
Our Ambassadors singing Sweet Caroline, at our Ambassadors’ Lunch, January 2023
3 Stadium Dream Challenge
Sunday 8th June, starting at 10am
Join us for an 11-mile walk between three iconic football stadiums — West Ham’s London Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
Our Patron, Olympic Gold medalist, Christine Ohuruogu MBE will be leading a pre -walk warm-up outside the West Ham Stadium.
Take on the challenge and walk through the heart of London’s football heritage.
Register your interest today!