754 Dreams Granted To Date

We grant dreams

for children and young adults with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and/or with severe disabilities

bringing hope, creating memories

Bollywood Party

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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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.

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Ianis’s Dream

4-year-old Ianis was diagnosed with Leukaemia and is undergoing chemotherapy. Ianis’s dream was to go to Disneyland Paris with his family.

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3 Stadium Walk

We recently held our 3  Football Stadium Walk with participants raising funds for The Dream Factory.  Those who took part  walked 11 miles from the West Ham Stadium,  then on to Tottenham Hotspurs Football  Ground and finishing at Arsenal FC. Our Patron Christine Ohuruogu MBE 3 Stadium Walk

Darshun’s Dream

Darshil was just 3-years old when he was diagnosed with LEUKAEMIA 
On the 22nd March 2021 changed this family’s life forever after a trip to A&E.

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Noah’s Dream

17 year old Noah was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Noah has been a lifelong AFC Wimbledon fan with his dad and grandfather. Noah’s dream was to have a Meet and Greet with the AFC Wimbledon players and a tour of the home ground.

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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

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.

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!

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