Essex-based charity The Dream Factory and RGB Direct, based in Woodford and Basildon, put on their first Bollywood event at the fabulous Grand Cholan, Canary Wharf, Indian Restaurant , which overlooks the Thames.

Among the guest was The Dream Factory’s Ambassador Murad Farhat – who was a Dream recipient many years ago.  He entertained guests by singing. Also in attendance was former Oliver Warren, who was granted his dream by the charity 16 years ago.  The £15,000 is a lifeline to the charity, who grants dreams to children and young adults between the ages of three to 25 years, who suffer life-limiting conditions, have severe disabilities or are having end-of-life care.

The event was a sell-out with 50 guests attending, who were treated to a fabulous three-course meal Indian meal.  The special guest of the evening was one of The Dream Factory’s Patrons, former boxer Michael ‘The Force@ Watson MBE and the event featured dhol drums, a DJ to dance the night away, a fabulous meal and an amazing raffle and auction – prizes kindly donated by RGB Direct, Ninja, Hardsoft Computers,  Smiths Wapping, Time Clinic and Michael Watson MBE.

Avril Mills BEM, honorary Freeman of the Borough of Redbridge, Founder and Trustee of The Dream Factory Children’s Charity said ‘ £15,000 is an amazing amount to have raised at this event.  A special thanks goes to Terry Tew Sound and Lighting who have supported The Dream Factory for the last 17 years, to The Grand Cholan for hosting the event and to our main sponsors RGB Direct.