Daisy's Dream

03/09/2026

We are thrilled to share The Post Box Sports Bar - Newbury will be supporting us with their charity partnership!

They have some really exciting fundraising plans in store, we can’t wait to share more. A huge thank you!

Community matters at The Post Box and we’re always happy to host charity events for local groups.

Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Daisy's Dream, a charity offering life‑changing support to children facing the death or serious illness of someone close to them.

We’ll have collection pots in the bar and fundraising activities running all year.
Join us in backing this incredible cause, together we can make a real impact. 💙

03/09/2026

This summer, we were delighted to welcome families supported by Daisy’s Dream to a special day out at Dinton Pastures Country Park.

For families experiencing bereavement, finding opportunities to simply spend time together, have fun and make positive memories can be incredibly valuable. Our Family Days give children and their parents or carers the chance to step away from the everyday challenges of grief and enjoy time together in a relaxed and supportive environment. From exploring the park, archery, climbing and more, the day was all about connection and creating happy memories.

We know that grief doesn't take a break during the school holidays, and for some families, the summer months can bring additional challenges. Days like this provide an opportunity for children to enjoy being children, while parents and carers can meet others who may understand their experiences.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible.

We really appreciated receiving this feedback from a parent that attended;
"Thank you very much for inviting my girls to the activity day at Dinton Pastures last week. They really enjoyed the archery and low ropes, it was lots of fun. And it was really beneficial for them be around the other families. I think it makes a huge difference for them to spend time with other children who have been through something similar to them."

02/09/2026

We're looking for a Duty Worker to join our busy and friendly team at Daisy's Dream!

Every year, we receive referrals from families and professionals seeking pre and post bereavement support for children and young people across Berkshire. As our Duty Worker, you will be the first point of contact, taking initial calls, offering support and advice, and assessing and prioritising the bereavement needs of children and young people.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of bereaved children and families while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team. If you'd like to find out more about this role, we'd love to hear from you.

You can download the full job description via our website here: https://www.daisysdream.org.uk/vacancies/

To apply, please submit your CV along with a personal statement specifically outlining your suitability for the job in relation to the personal specification and job description to [email protected]

*Deadline for applications is Monday 14th September.

01/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud of our wonderful Therapeutic Practitioner, Philippa, and the difference she makes to the families we support.

It means so much when families take the time to share their experience, thank you for sharing these kind words:

“Our family has been through some incredibly dark and difficult times, and throughout them Philippa has been both a light and a rock for us. When everything around us has seemed very dark and we have felt alone, your kindness, understanding and unwavering support have helped give us the courage and motivation to keep going. Knowing that you and Daisy’s Dream have continued to stand beside our family has meant more than I can ever fully express. Thank you.”

Philippa, thank you for everything you do.

31/08/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU, RAVER TOTS! - What a day! 💜

We are absolutely thrilled to share that £3,195.94 was raised for Daisy’s Dream at Raver Tots on Sunday 16th August!

And even more incredibly, over the past three years, Raver Tots and its amazing community have now raised more than £10,000 for Daisy’s Dream and in memory of Shona!

We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make this possible and supported us on the day.

A very special thank you to:

🌟 Frank – Asda Lower Earley
🌟 Amanda – Tesco Bracknell
🌟 Louise – Tesco Wokingham
🌟 Sean – Costco
🌟 Sara – Face Painter
🌟 Caroline & Linda – our wonderful volunteers
🌟 Honey Leigh – Hair Braider
🌟 All of Shona’s amazing friends
🌟 UK Garrison – for bucket collecting in true Star Wars style!
🌟 Take Note – for collecting sweet donations
🌟 Gary Davies – Waitrose Bracknell, for the donations
🌟 Samica – Smikles Custom Designs, for the fantastic balloon arch
🌟 Hayley – Waitrose Reading, for the donations
🌟 Matthew Harrington – for loaning us the dartboard football

And, of course, a huge thank you to Raver Tots for continuing to support Daisy’s Dream and bringing together such a brilliant community.

And finally, thank you to every single person who came to see us, donated, joined in and supported us on the day. Your generosity really does make a difference to children and young people facing bereavement.

We are so proud to be part of the Raver Tots family and incredibly grateful for everything you have done for Daisy’s Dream over the past three years. Thank you.

28/08/2026

FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT: VERALLO 🌟

A huge shout-out to the incredible team at Verallo for taking on an amazing challenge in support of Daisy’s Dream!

On 12th and 13th September, a team of eight from Verallo will be taking on the Ultra Thames Path Challenge — with some tackling the full 100km challenge from Saturday, while the rest take on the 50km challenge on Sunday.

That’s a serious challenge, and we’re so grateful that they’ve chosen to raise funds for Daisy’s Dream along the way. Every donation will help us continue supporting children and young people affected by bereavement.

If you’d like to show your support for the team, you can donate via their JustGiving page:

Support Team Verallo: justgiving.com/team/verallo

27/08/2026

✨ Thanking Thursday Round Up ✨

This month we're celebrating the incredible businesses, organisations, schools, individuals and community groups who supported Daisy's Dream. 💙

A huge thank you to:

Louise – Tesco Wokingham
Thank you, Louise, for arranging a generous donation to help make Raver Tots extra special for the children and families attending!

Mercedes-Benz / Sam, General Manager
A huge thank you for your fantastic donation of a signed Reading FC shirt and signed football to support our fundraising. We’re incredibly grateful!

Take Note Tilehurst
Thank you for collecting LOADS of sweets ahead of Raver Tots! Your generosity will help us bring plenty of smiles to the event.

Tesco – Oxford Road
Thank you for supporting Daisy’s Dream through the Tesco Stronger Starts Grant, with an incredible £1,500 donation. This will make a real difference to our work.

Xeinadin
A huge thank you to the brilliant team at Xeinadin for getting involved in the Business Fives charity football tournament and raising vital funds for Daisy’s Dream! ⚽

Rally on the Commons
Thank you to everyone involved in Rally on the Commons for raising an amazing £2,000, with a further £1,000 in matched funding!

Matthew Good Foundation
Our heartfelt thanks to the Matthew Good Foundation for their incredibly generous donation and for helping us continue our vital work supporting bereaved children and young people.

Caroline and Linda
A massive thank you to our wonderful volunteers Caroline and Linda for purchasing us 4x brand new sum up machines.
These will be such a big help at events and help with our fundraising!

Your kindness, generosity and community spirit help us be there for children and families when they need us most. Thank you all.

27/08/2026

We’re absolutely delighted to have been nominated for a BBC Make a Difference Award 2026 in the ‘Community Group Award’ category!

This award recognises a group of people who have helped to genuinely change the lives of others within their community, so to be shortlisted is a huge honour for everyone at Daisy’s Dream.

Last week, our CEO Laura had the pleasure of joining Alex Grundon on BBC Radio Berkshire to talk about being shortlisted for the awards and, most importantly, about the work we do at Daisy’s Dream.

Laura shared more about how we support children and young people affected by bereavement, and the difference our support can make to children and families during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

We hope that, if you are grieving or supporting a child who is, Laura’s words may offer some reassurance, support and comfort.

Want to listen back? You can hear the interview on BBC Sounds here (Skip to around 2 hours 12 minutes (ish!)):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00302fs

A huge thank you to BBC Radio Berkshire for shining a light on the importance of supporting bereaved children and young people and to everyone who nominated us. It means so much.

26/08/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 💙

We’re looking for some wonderful volunteers to help us at Daisy Fest Family Fun Day this Sunday 30th August at Peacock Farm, Bracknell (RG12 8SS).

We need help anytime between 1pm and 6pm, so even if you can spare just a couple of hours, we’d love to hear from you!

If you can help, please email [email protected].

Thank you so much for supporting Daisy’s Dream, we couldn’t do what we do without our amazing volunteers! 💙