Holiday and wish granting charities
Active Enterprise
Not for profit organisation working to improve the lives of the disabled, terminally ill, elderly and obese. Through Active Dreams the charity can grant the wishes of children with life limiting illnesses.
Link: http://www.active-enterprise.org/ | Region: National
Adam's Hats
Charity providing support and practical help to families of children and young people with cancer in a range of ways.
Link: http://www.adamshats.org/HOME.html | Region: National
Barretstown
An international summer camp in Ireland for children with cancer and serious blood diseases. Provides holidays for all the family.
Link: http://www.barretstown.org | Region: International
Calum's Cabin
Named after Calum Speirs, who died aged 12 from an inoperable brain tumour, this holiday cabin on the Isle of Bute is available to families who are dealing with a child with cancer to have a wonderful holiday on the Isle of Bute.
Link: http://www.calumscabin.com/ | Region: National
Camp Quality UK
A non-profit organisation providing a holiday experience for children with cancer or other life limiting conditions.
Link: http://www.campquality.org.uk/default.htm | Region: National
Christian Lewis Children’s Cancer Care
A national charity providing a range of services to support children with cancer and their families.
Link: http://www.christianlewistrust.co.uk/ | Region: National
Donna's Dream House
Blackpool -based charity providing free sponsored holidays of a lifetime in Blackpool for children and teenagers with life limiting illnesses and their families.
Link: http://www.donnasdreamhouse.co.uk | Region: N. England, National
Dreamflight
Dreamflight is a registered UK charity whose purpose is to take seriously ill and disabled children on their 'Holiday of a Lifetime' to the theme parks of Central Florida.
Link: http://www.dreamflight.org | Region: National
Dreams Come True
Charity helping terminally and seriously ill children by fulfilling their most treasured dream.
Link: http://www.dctc.org.uk | Region: National
Ellen Macarthur Trust
Aims to support, empower and enliven children suffering from cancer and leukaemia by introducing them to the joys of sailing on the sea.
Link: http://www.ellenmacarthurtrust.org.uk | Region: National
Joshua Foundation, The
Provides holidays and experiences for children and their families where the child is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Link: http://www.thejoshuafoundation.co.uk | Region: National
Katie’s Ski Tracks
Provides skiing holidays for children and young people with an illness or disability.
Link: http://www.katiesskitracks.org | Region: National
Make A Wish Foundation
Make-A-Wish grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses.
Link: http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/ | Region: National
Over the Wall
A charity that provides residential camps for children and young people who are affected by cancer and other serious illnesses.
Link: http://www.otw.org.uk | Region: National
Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity
Charity which grants the wishes of terminally and seriously ill children (aged 3-18).
Link: http://www.raysofsunshine.org.uk | Region: National
Round Table Children's Wish
A registered charity granting wishes to children under 18 with life-threatening illnesses in Great Britain and Ireland.
Link: http://www.rtcw.org | Region: National
Starlight Foundation
Grants wishes and provides hospital entertainment for seriously and terminally ill children.
Link: http://www.starlight.org.uk | Region: National
Tayside Children with Cancer and Leukaemia (TCCL)
Specialise in supporting families in Tayside and North East Fife who have a child under the age of 21, who has been diagnosed with Cancer or Leukaemia.
Link: http://www.tccl.org.uk/ | Region: Scotland
The Oliver Curd Trust
The Oliver Curd Trust was set up by Richard and Sarah Curd, in memory of their son Oliver. Oliver was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in April 2006 but sadly lost his long brave fight with the disease in November 2007.
Link: http://www.theolivercurdtrust.co.uk/ | Region: National
When you wish upon a star
Aims to fulfill the wishes of children with life threatening and terminal illnesses.
Link: http://www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk | Region: National
Willow Foundation
A charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of seriously ill adults aged 16 to 40 by organising and funding a special day of their choice.
Link: http://www.willowfoundation.org.uk | Region: National
Youth Cancer Trust
The Youth Cancer Trust provides free holidays to young people between the ages of 14-30 suffering from, or in remission from cancer or any other malignant disease.
Link: http://www.yct.org.uk | Region: National, Northern Ireland