Dreams And Wishes

DREAMS AND WISHES IS A CHARITY DEDICATED TO HELPING SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Activities & Mission

DREAMS AND WISHES IS A CHARITY DEDICATED TO HELPING SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£632,119

Latest Expenditure

£175,634

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 54.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £473,994

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £86,818

Investments £7,507

Other Income £63,800

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £95,076

Raising Funds £14,427

Governance £2,331

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £66,131

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — Dial-a-Dream (organisation 1011637)
Asset transfer in in 2012 — Sun and Happiness (organisation 5011833)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£632,119	£175,634	£95,076	£1,830,028	£0	0 / 11
2024	£195,329	£121,071				0 / 11
2023	£1,075,211	£202,294	£163,311	£1,303,110	£1,303,110	0 / 11
2022	£290,384	£245,447				0 / 15
2021	£126,128	£124,299				0 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dreams And Wishes

What does Dreams And Wishes do?

DREAMS AND WISHES IS A CHARITY DEDICATED TO HELPING SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

How much income did Dreams And Wishes report in 2025?

Dreams And Wishes reported total income of £632k and reported expenditure of £176k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dreams And Wishes registered as a charity?

Dreams And Wishes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2012 as charity number 1145648. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Dreams And Wishes?

Dreams And Wishes is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dreams And Wishes operate?

Dreams And Wishes operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dreams And Wishes a registered charity?

Yes — Dreams And Wishes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145648.