News Archive
12-Apr-2026
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026
A huge thank you to our five incredible runners who took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. You all smashed it and your dedication and support means we can grant even more dreams
12-Apr-2026
What A Party !!
Well done to our Trustee Josh Mills who together with Jed hosted a fabulous House Party at The Standard, Loughton, Essex. Josh and Jed kept the dancefloor full with the music whilst over 60 guests partied away, raising funds for The Dream Factory.
8-Mar-2026
You Can Dance, You Can Jive… all while supporting a great cause !
72 lovely ladies joined us for our “Mamma Mia!” fundraising event at Linguine Restaurant in Hainault. The room was filled with laughter, singing, dancing and a delicious lunch enjoyed by all.
15-Jan-2026
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.
23-Dec-2025
Chingford Christmas Market
Father Christmas and two of his elves flew in from Lapland to delight the children at Chingford Christmas Market. Afterwards, the boys and girls enjoyed getting creative with fun arts and crafts activities.
Throughout the day there was live music adding to the joyful atmosphere as visitors soaked up the Christmas spirit.
6-Dec-2025
Winner of Afternoon Tea for Two
Congratulations to Juliet, the winner of our prize draw from The Christmas Ideal Home Show. Enjoy your afternoon Tea for Two at the London County Hall Marriott Hotel, located in the historic County Hall building on the South Bank of the River Thames.
This prize was kindly donated by London Marriott Hotel County Hall
1-Dec-2025
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.
3-Nov-2025
So Proud of our Ambassador, Isaac
Our Ambassador and former Dream Recipient Isaac, continues to excel and inspire, now as an international speaker in Hong Kong. We granted Isaac’s dream, a helicopter flight back in 2008. Here are a few words from Isaac about his experience in Hong Kong :
2-Nov-2025
A Spooktacular Scary Halloween Walk
Over 350 people came out in the appalling weather and braved our Scary Halloween Walk to support this successful fundraising event, what an amazing turnout. Watch our video to see the Scary Walk in action.
19-Sep-2025
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.
21-Aug-2025
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.
18-Jun-2025
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