Daisy's Dream

Daisy's Dream Daisy's Dream supports children and their families affected by serious illness and bereavement throughout Berkshire and the surrounding area.

For more information visit - www.daisysdream.org.uk The death or serious illness of a significant person in a child's life can be devastating and difficult to understand. The serious illness or bereavement of someone close, can have a major impact on children's home life, school life and friendships. Parents may need reassurance about their children's behaviour, or advice about how they can best support them during such difficult times.

🌟 Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Sarah 🌟This Volunteers’ Week, we're delighted to celebrate Sarah and the passion, empathy ...
05/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Sarah 🌟

This Volunteers’ Week, we're delighted to celebrate Sarah and the passion, empathy and commitment she brings to Daisy’s Dream.

Sarah shares:

"I have always felt a need to help others or get involved with a community, outside of my normal life. Daisy’s Dream is a charity that is available to the young people I support in my normal working life as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead. So, I thought I would combine the 2. I also had experienced the death of both my parents, when they were both still quite young – so also felt an affinity to how it feels to not have parents in your life anymore.
I really enjoy getting involved in the fundraising and awareness side of Daisy’s Dream. When I come back from an event my heart feels fuller; there is always someone that wants to tell me about the effect Daisy’s Dream has had on them or someone they know. I see the daily struggle of children that have had a parent die before they should have, and wanted to try and make a difference to those lives."

Thank you, Sarah, for making a difference and helping ensure that no child faces bereavement alone. We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy and compassion she gives to help raise awareness and support our work.

World Cup Sweepstake + Team Spirit = A Perfect Match! Looking for a simple way to bring colleagues together and support ...
04/06/2026

World Cup Sweepstake + Team Spirit = A Perfect Match!

Looking for a simple way to bring colleagues together and support a local cause?

Why not organise a charity sweepstake and get involved in the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 while raising money for Daisy’s Dream, making a real difference for bereaved children and young people across Berkshire.

⚽ Donate to take part
⚽ Enjoy some friendly competition with colleagues
⚽ Get everyone talking about the tournament
⚽ Boost team morale and workplace wellbeing
⚽ Support Daisy's Dream's vital bereavement services

Who thinks their workplace would get involved?

Find out more: https://www.daisysdream.org.uk/event/daisys-dream-world-cup-2026-sweepstake/

Please like and share to help us spread the word!

🌟 Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Duncan 🌟This Volunteers’ Week, we're proud to celebrate Duncan, who has just completed an ...
03/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Duncan 🌟

This Volunteers’ Week, we're proud to celebrate Duncan, who has just completed an incredible 26 years of volunteering with Daisy's Dream.

Duncan shares:

"I have just completed 26 years of volunteering with Daisy's Dream and I can honestly say that of the four charities that I have volunteered for, I have found it the most rewarding. Working with the children and young people always reminds me of how lucky I was to have both parents alive throughout my formative years. There have been lots of examples of where I felt that Daisy's Dream has really made a difference to a family. I recall one mother telling me at an event, that her son's behaviour had radically improved since he attended a day at Ufton Court with the charity. I also have a memory of a little girl whose father had died, grabbing my hand at the Christmas event and leading me around all the stalls while watched by her mother. Even now, I find that very moving. Finally, the culture of the charity has always suited me in that the focus of staff and volunteers alike, is helping the bereaved families, with no thought egos or competition getting in the way."

Thank you, Duncan, for your extraordinary dedication, kindness and commitment over more than two decades. Your compassion and service have helped make a lasting difference to so many young lives.

This Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to every single person who gives their time, energy...
01/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to every single person who gives their time, energy and compassion to Daisy’s Dream.

From supporting children and families directly, to helping at fundraising events, baking cakes, cheering runners on, or spreading awareness of our work, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Quite simply, we could not do it without you.

Every conversation, every event, every hour volunteered helps us continue supporting children and young people who are facing the bereavement of someone important in their lives.

To all of our volunteers — thank you for standing beside Daisy’s Dream and the families we support. Your time truly changes lives.

10 years and 10 marathons. One incredible tribute. Today Frankie will run her 10th marathon, exactly 10 years to the day...
31/05/2026

10 years and 10 marathons. One incredible tribute.

Today Frankie will run her 10th marathon, exactly 10 years to the day since losing her mum.

Frankie first came to Daisy’s Dream for support when she was just 14 years old, following her mum’s death. Frankie has taken on the extraordinary challenge of running 10 marathons in 12 months to give back and help support other children and families facing bereavement.

From her first marathon in Cork to this final milestone, Frankie’s determination, courage and compassion have inspired us every step of the way.

Frankie, we are so proud of everything you’ve achieved, and so grateful for your support. Your mum would be incredibly proud too.

Please join us in congratulating Frankie on this amazing achievement and you can still support her and donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/10for10?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

This year Daisy’s Dream celebrates 30 years of supporting bereaved children and families and we’d love your help to mark...
29/05/2026

This year Daisy’s Dream celebrates 30 years of supporting bereaved children and families and we’d love your help to mark this incredible milestone.

We’re calling on our wonderful community to get behind us and host a Daisy’s Dream cake sale, helping us raise £30,000 by the end of this year.

Whether you’re a school, business, community group, or gathering friends and family together, every bake sale can make a real difference.

You could host a:
• Workplace bake-off
• School cake sale
• Coffee morning
• Customer appreciation day
• Neighbourhood tea party

Every cupcake, brownie, cookie and slice sold will help fund vital support for children facing the death of someone they love.

So preheat the oven, gather your star bakers, and help us celebrate 30 years of Daisy’s Dream in the sweetest way possible.

Find out more here: https://www.daisysdream.org.uk/event/daisys-dream-30th-birthday-bake-off/

28/05/2026

May Thanking Thursday Round-Up!

We want to say a BIG thank you to all the fantastic individuals, groups, schools and businesses who’ve supported Daisy’s Dream this month. Your kindness helps us continue providing vital support to children and families facing bereavement across Berkshire.

A big thank you goes to:
- The Wokingham Lions for your continued support and extremely kind donation
- Waitrose & Partners Community Matters Scheme at the Oxford Road store in Reading
- Tesco Stronger Starts Grant Programme, in Tesco Newbury Extra
- Pharmacosmos team for taking on the Tough Mudder
- Gary Davies from Waitrose & Partners
- Peter Swallow for visiting us during Dying Matters Awareness Week
- Reading University Community Festival celebrating 100 years of the University of Reading!
- The Prince Philip Trust Fund for their recent grant
- The Robert Piggott School for taking part in their very own fun run inspired by the London Marathon!
- Costco for your continued support and extremely kind donation

We’re so grateful to you all.

30 years of support, memories and helping children and young people feel seen, heard and supported through grief. Since ...
27/05/2026

30 years of support, memories and helping children and young people feel seen, heard and supported through grief.

Since 1996, Daisy’s Dream has worked with over 14,600 children and young people and this has been made possible by our incredible community.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far. Here’s to continuing to make a difference together.

Help make a difference!Did you know...? You can support Daisy’s Dream by purchasing an item from our Service Support & F...
26/05/2026

Help make a difference!

Did you know...? You can support Daisy’s Dream by purchasing an item from our Service Support & Fundraising Wish lists via Amazon.

Service Support Wishlist:
Each donation helps us run our therapeutic group sessions by providing craft materials, games, and even a few biscuits for our Parent Support Groups. View our Wishlist here: www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2CLTSG8U7JUZY/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

Whilst our fundraising Wishlist includes items such as tombola prizes and “spin-to-win” games that help us raise vital funds to continue providing our free support services. View our Wishlist here: www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/34IDC99G4FO24%3Fref_=wl_dp_view_your_list

Every item purchased helps us continue supporting children and families through bereavement. - Thank you so much!

As we celebrate 30 years of Daisy’s Dream, we’re taking time to reflect on the real impact of our work — the lives touch...
25/05/2026

As we celebrate 30 years of Daisy’s Dream, we’re taking time to reflect on the real impact of our work — the lives touched, the families supported, and the strength built through community.

Darcey, who was supported by Daisy’s Dream after the sudden loss of her dad, kindly shared her experience:

"When I was 18 my dad died suddenly of a heart attack. I was still under sixth form at this time and they put us in contact with Daisy's Dream. Daisy's Dream support both my sister and I through the lovely Wendy. Wendy would call me weekly and check in with me and she supported me through the darkest time of my life. Without Wendy I don't know if i would be here today. Wendy helped me realise there was life after losing someone and really really helped me understand my grief. Wendy was absolutely amazing and continued to support me while I went to university in the September. Daisy's Dream is such an amazing charity that I will forever hold close to my heart and thank for supporting me during that that time. Every child going through a bereavement should have the right support to help them through this!"

Stories like Darcey’s remind us why Daisy’s Dream exists and why this support matters so deeply. - Thank you for allowing us to share this.

If Daisy’s Dream has made a difference in your life, we’d love to hear from you.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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