News Archive
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
11-May-2025
V E Day Celebrations
Our Ambassadors, wonderful Imogen and Cerys otherwise known as The Wing Sisters sang at the 80th anniversary VE Celebrations in Epping. Imogen and Cerys then organised a collection and raised an amazing £250 for The Dream Factory.
21-Apr-2025
Easter Egg Hunt Trail
Over £5,000 was raised at the Easter Egg Trail held in Chingford and organised by ‘Love Chingford’. Thank you to everyone that helped organise and volunteered at this enjoyable and successful event.
9-Apr-2025
Dream Making In Progress
Our Dream Makers Avril and Annabel visited the very brave four year-old Connie and her family. We are sending them to Disneyland Paris.
16-Jun-2025
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