Please support the dream factory
Avril Mills BEM, Founder and Trustee
Interview on BBC Radio
A message
I founded my charity in memory of my son, Oliver. When Oliver was three, he got leukemia; unfortunately, when he was nine he passed away. So founding my charity was something I wanted to do, and so The Dream Factory was born.
The children we help are from the ages of three to twenty-five, with life-threatening, life-limiting conditions or severe disabilities. We also do many end-of-life dreams.
We’ve granted many hundreds of dreams already, but we need more help. We need donations, we need sponsorship, and we always need good volunteers. We don’t get any government funding, so we rely on you. If you think you can help us, please contact us. Or please make a donation. With help from you, we make dreams come true.
Shyla’s Dream
Fifteen year old Shyla was diagnosed with Leukaemia and had a bone marrow transplant. Sadly Shyla relapsed and had to have further treatment.
After waiting for nearly two years The Dream Factory were able to grant Shyla’s dream which was a short break to Alton Towers with her family.
Ladies Drag Bingo
Our Ladies Drag Bingo Event held at Linguine Restaurant Hainault, raised enough money to also send lovely Darshil and his family to Legoland in Denmark where they will create wonderful memories to cherish forever.
Harry’s Dream
Eighteen year old Harry was diagnosed with High Grade B Cell Lymphoma in June 2023 and has undergone several cycles of chemotherapy.
Harry Loves all things about fast cars and racing. With the help of the wonderful staff at the Festival of Speed at Goodwood, The Dream Factory were able to grant a amazing experience.
West Midlands Safari Park Dream
The Dream Factory organised a dream for a 23-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in her pelvis. Sadly, despite having several rounds of chemotherapy and surgery the cancer has progressed and she is now non curative and receiving palliative chemotherapy.
Mohammed’s Dream
Twenty-year-old Mohammed has been diagnosed with Scoliosis, Epilepsy and Osteopenia. Mohammed is a full-time wheelchair user, he is non verbal and relies fully on his parents and carers to support him in his daily routine and provide 24-hour support.
Mohammed loves animals and with the help of the wonderful staff at London Zoo, The Dream Factory were able to arrange an overnight stay and personalised animal encounters.
Thorpe Park Dream
The Dream Factory received a dream request for a fifteen year old boy who was diagnosed with testicular cancer. His dream was to visit Thorpe Park with his family for his 16th Birthday.
The Dream Factory arranged transport a full day at Thorpe park and spending money to help make his birthday truly special.
Ella’s Dream
Thirteen year old Ella has been diagnosed with Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Ella’s dream was to have a pink Apple iPhone 15 to communicate with family and friends whilst undergoing treatment.
A message from Ella’s dad:
‘Ella has received her iPhone. She is absolutely thrilled! Thank you so much.’
The Dream Factory are delighted to have granted Ella’s dream.
Hadiyyah’s Dream
Gorgeous Princess Hadiyyah was diagnosed with Lanerhans Cell Histiocytosis and cancer of the zygomatic bone (near the eye).
Hadiyyah loves everything pink and pretty and due to long stays in hospital she has never been able to build up her toy collection She really loves Barbie, Peppa Pig, playing with dolls, unicorns, make up and princesses.
Kayla’s Dream
Dream Making in Progress
The Dream Factory are working alongside the fabulous Kinderoo Interiors to grant a dream for the gorgeous Kayla. Kayla is thirteen years old and has been diagnosed with Pseudo hyper Kalemie and is a full-time wheelchair user.
Volunteer for The Dream Factory Team
Join The Dream Factory Team and become a Volunteer Dream Maker or help to raise funds and help make more dreams come true.
The Dream Factory would not be able to grant over 690 dreams without the help and support of our amazing Fund Raisers and Dream Maker Volunteers
Donate your unwanted Clothes
It’s that time of year to have a wardrobe clear out. You can support The Dream Factory and declutter your wardrobe at the some time by donating your clothes to reDonate. Every month reDonate makes a donation to The Dream Factory ; this month they donated over £900.
Fundraiser
Be entertained by the one-and-only Scarlet Diamonte, drag diva extraordinaire — all in aid of The Dream Factory.
Our Patron Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP at our Ladies Fundraising Lunch November 2023
Our Ambassadors singing Sweet Caroline at our Ambassadors Lunch in January 2023
