News Archive
18-Mar-2024
Kids Inc Nurseries chooses The Dream Factory
We are delighted to announce that Kids Inc Nurseries, a leading provider of childcare services in and around the M25 area, has named The Dream Factory as their chosen charity for 2024.
21-Jan-2024
Our New Trustee Sarah Woodley-Dyne
We are very proud to announce that Sarah Woodley-Dyne has joined our Board of Trustees.
Here are a few words from Sarah:
I have over 25 years experience working within the advertising, marketing, branding and engagement arena. During this time I have worked with both national and local newspapers, Premiership football clubs, national and international charities and government department.
21-Jan-2024
Our new Trustee Cllr. Mitchell Goldie
We are very proud to announce that Cllr. Mitchell Goldie is joining our Board of Trustees.
In 2018, Mitchell, aged 19, was elected as the youngest councillor in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. In 2022, he was re-elected and he is currently serving as Opposition Chief Whip.
8-Jan-2024
16th Year Anniversary
On January 8th 2024 we celebrate sixteen years since our founder, Avril Mill BEM started The Dream Factory and moved into our offices so very kindly donated by SEE Services. Sixteen years later, an incredible 660 dreams have been granted to children and young people with life limiting or life-threatening conditions. We are looking forward to making many more dreams come true.
22-Dec-2023
Santa Visited Chingford
In the lead up to Christmas over £4,600 was raised for The Dream Factory by our supporter Cllr. Mitchell Goldie and his Christmas Santa Tour took place in the Chingford area.
14-Dec-2023
A Christmas message from our Founder Avril Mills BEM
This time of year can be very difficult and emotional for many people. Some cannot afford to buy presents for their children, some cannot afford turkey with all the trimmings, and some have lost loved ones and find Christmas difficult every year.
11-Dec-2023
Santa’s Arrived
Santa with the help of our supporter Mitchell Goldie and our Ambassadors Imogen and Cerys otherwise know as The Wing Sisters raised over £500 at Santa’s pop up grotto. Thank you for raising an amazing amount to make more dreams come true.
30-Nov-2023
All I want for Christmas……
All I want for Christmas……
Eight year old Amir would love nothing more than to have his Christmas Wish List granted.
Amir was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2019 and has undergone treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
26-Nov-2023
Party Time at our Ladies’ Lunch
For months our Dream Team have been arranging raffle donations, selling tables, organising the artists, making plans, conferring on the WhatsApp groups, wrapping the ladies’ gifts, liaising with our Patrons, Ambassadors and Guests… and it was all worth it. What an amazing day! UPDATE We raised over £17,000 at this event. Thank you to everyone who supported us.
2-Oct-2023
Quizzers Raise over £700
Thank you to everyone at The Tandoori Lounge in Hornchurch, Essex for hosting a great fun quiz and raising a wonderful £700. If you would like to host your own event and support us, please get in touch.
1-Oct-2023
RIP Suzie
We recently paid our respects to a beautiful lady inside and out. A fabulous volunteer and a wonderful friend Suzie Nathan. We send our love to all your family and your sunshine sisters, our Patron Vicki Michelle MBE, volunteer June Hayes and Ann. You will be missed so much.
25-Sep-2023
You smashed it, Lola!
Well done to Lola Gardiner and her parents who completed 10k in the Vitality London Race. They were running In memory of best friend Ruby, whilst raising money for our fantastic charity. It ‘s not too late to donate !
