News Archive
27-Jul-2020
A message from our founder
July update from our founder and trustee Avril Mills BEM
Hello everyone, I would like to update you on our situation at The Dream Factory, since the Covid lockdown . Life with The Dream Factory has had to change, so that we conform with the government guidelines.
25-Jun-2020
Help us achieve our 500th Dream
We only have 8 more dreams to achieve this milestone. It would be amazing if we could reach our 500th Dream and bring some joy and put smiles on vulnerable children’s faces who might be still isolating or spending time in hospital away from family and friends.
28-Jul-2020
city academy encore
A big foot tapping thank you to everyone at the City Academy Encore for putting together the most uplifting video during lockdown to help raise funds for The Dream Factory.
Click on the link below to listen to the very talented City Academy Encore as they present 38 Planes/ Somewhere in The Middle of Nowhere from the hit musical ‘Come from Away’
26-Jul-2020
our volunteer heroes maureen and raymond levy
For over two years, Maureen and Raymond have volunteered for The Dream Factory and have truly been the most wonderful couple who are always helping grant dreams and fundraising.
22-Jul-2020
5k run raises money for Jacob’s Dream
A big WELL DONE to the wonderful Emerson Park Academy lads who today ran 5k and raised over £2500, granting the dream of five-year old Jacob – so he can now go to Disneyland Paris and make memories with his family.
Lads, you are truly an inspiration to us all, and it’s lovely to see kids helping kids.
24-Jul-2020
Design your own mask
Here is a wonderful colourful designed mask from Lily who took part in our fun activity Design Your Own Mask . Lily attends Branfil Primary School in Upminster.
26-Jul-2020
70km exercise a week!
We would like to say a massive thank you to a very inspirational young lady who has recently raised £250 for The Dream Factory.
Katie did 70km of exercise a week during lockdown in the form of running, walking and even cycling which is a fantastic achievement…
13-Jul-2020
Our latest dream fulfilled
We are so happy that we have been able to grant Declan’s dream of an Apple MacBook. We have many more dreams pending that we really want to grant – and we are asking for your support. Please give at:
justgiving.com/campaign/ourappeal2020
Find out more about Declan’s dream…
29-Jun-2020
A message from Murad Farhat
A dream recipient and our fabulous Ambassador Murad Farhat, sent us this wonderful message to share with you all. We urgently need your help as we try to plan new fundraising events. Watch Murad’s video message now…
19-Jul-2020
Our Volunteer Hero Amanda Galanopoulos
Our wonderful Volunteer and Trustee Amanda Galanopoulos is our very well deserved Volunteer Hero of the Week! Amanda has been so helpful over the years and we want to share her story of with you all!
14-Jul-2020
5K run to raise money for Jacob’s dream
Ten year-9 boys are challenging themselves to run 5k to help raise money towards granting a dream for Jacob.
Jacob dreams of one day being able to go to Disneyland Paris with his family, so they can create some truly wonderful memories — and with the help of the boys who attend Emerson Park Academy in Hornchurch, Essex, Jacob’s dream could soon be a reality…
12-Jul-2020
Our Volunteer Hero Leila Sanosi
Congratulations to our lovely volunteer Leila – you are so deserving of our Volunteer Hero of the week! Read Leila’s story and find out how she came to support us.
