Dreams Come True Charity
Also known as: Dreams Come True Charity Limited
Dreams Come True is a national charity that brings joy to terminally and seriously ill children and young people by making their treasured dreams come true. Since it was founded in 1988 it has brought joy to more than 5,000 children across the UK. Dreams include meeting a favourite sports or pop star, swimming with dolphins, starring in a rock concert, equipment and holidays.
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Dreams Come True is a national charity that brings joy to terminally and seriously ill children and young people by making their treasured dreams come true. Since it was founded in 1988 it has brought joy to more than 5,000 children across the UK. Dreams include meeting a favourite sports or pop star, swimming with dolphins, starring in a rock concert, equipment and holidays.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,313,464 | £1,220,063 | £752,987 | £584,522 | £383,283 | 11 / 3 |
| 2025 | £1,314,230 | £1,265,382 | £704,707 | £491,121 | £331,459 | 12 / 3 |
| 2024 | £904,690 | £1,042,045 | £636,634 | £442,273 | £358,486 | 11 / 4 |
| 2023 | £1,145,511 | £1,151,776 | £874,568 | £579,628 | £579,271 | 13 / 8 |
| 2022 | £1,187,696 | £1,197,959 | £901,724 | £585,893 | £525,647 | 13 / 116 |
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Frequently asked questions about Dreams Come True Charity
What does Dreams Come True Charity do?
Dreams Come True is a national charity that brings joy to terminally and seriously ill children and young people by making their treasured dreams come true. Since it was founded in 1988 it has brought joy to more than 5,000 children across the UK. Dreams include meeting a favourite sports or pop star, swimming with dolphins, starring in a rock concert, equipment and holidays.
How much income did Dreams Come True Charity report in 2026?
Dreams Come True Charity reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dreams Come True Charity?
Dreams Come True Charity has a program ratio of 57.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dreams Come True Charity registered as a charity?
Dreams Come True Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 1988 as charity number 800248. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Dreams Come True Charity?
Dreams Come True Charity is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christina SandKuehler. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dreams Come True Charity operate?
Dreams Come True Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Dreams Come True Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Dreams Come True Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800248.
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- Dreams Come True Charity Limited
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- 2 November 2026
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