Promise Dreams is a UK charity that helps children with serious or life-limiting conditions by delivering personalised “dreams” that improve quality of life. These dreams can range from memorable experiences and holidays to essential or adapted equipment, including specialist trikes, depending on the child’s needs. The focus is always on making life easier, happier, and more meaningful for both the child and their family.

Age Range
0-18

Funding amount
Varies (Dream-based, not fixed grants)

Best suited for:
Wishes, experiences, and specialist equipment such as adapted trikes or mobility aids

Charity Number:
1086020

Location:
UK-wide

Contact information:
info@promisedreams.co.uk
01902 212451

Postal Address:
Promise Dreams, Ground Floor Edwin House, Boundary Industrial Estate, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton WV10 7EL

Who This Charity Is For

Promise Dreams is suitable for:

  • Children aged 0–18
  •  Children diagnosed with: A terminal condition, a degenerative or life-limiting condition, or a severe condition requiring round the clock care
  • Families looking to improve quality of life through: Experiences, Equipment, or meaningful support

Important: Only one dream per child is typically granted.

Can This Charity Fund a Trike?

Promise Dreams can fund or contribute towards adapted trikes or specialist equipment where it forms part of the child’s “dream” or improves daily life.

However:

  • It is not a standard grant — it must fit within the “dream” concept

  • Funding may be partial, depending on the request

  • Applications require strong medical evidence and justification

What Can You Apply For?

Promise Dreams supports a wide range of requests, including:

  • Holidays and family trips

  • Meeting a celebrity or hero

  • Visiting special places

  • Adapted trikes and bikes

  • Mobility or specialist equipment

  • Home adaptations and practical support

How to Apply

  1. Complete an application form (online or via request)
  2. Provide: Medical confirmation of condition, details of the child’s needs, and a description of the “dream”
  3. Submit supporting documents (often including professional letters)
  4. Application is reviewed by trustees

Important: Applications must clearly show impact on the child’s life.

Application guideance notes