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Mount Kilimanjaro Challenge 2023

If you're interested in being part of our 2023 Mount Kilimanjaro challenge, it's not too soon to get in touch. Climb to the roof of Africa in this once in a lifetime personal challenge, be part of our Dream Team and fundraise for children and families going through the toughest of times.
The Big Give -2021

Could you be one of our Big Give superstar pledgers? Pledging your support by 27th August will help us secure our match funding pot and double the number of children we can support from this year's campaign.
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary & Nursery School is fundraising for Daisy's Dream

We are raising money to support children and young people who have been affected by the death, or serious illness, of someone they love.
£1250 raised - A huge thank you to the 60 Hour Shakespeare Company

We'd like to say a really big thank you to everyone involved in the recent online interviews and production of Romeo and Juliet by the 60 Hour Shakespeare company and raising over £1250.

Upcoming opportunities

See a list of all our current community volunteering opportunities Read more

How we are funded

Daisy's Dream are a self funded charity providing their service to families and professionals entirely free of charge. Read more

Becoming a community volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to manage and attend events on our behalf throughout the year. We have opportunities available across Central, East and West Berkshire. Read more

We had an absolute ball!

Thank you so much to everybody who came along to celebrate our 21st anniversary with us at the Imagination Ball on Saturday 7th October Read more

Tadley Singers raise over £1,900

A fabulous community concert packed to the rafters with people eager to hear some wonderful songs. Read more

Saying Goodbye - a BBC Children in Need documentary

Daisy's Dream client Amy Rose, and her Mum Claire, have taken part in a Children in Need documentary telling the stories of children and young people affected by bereavement. Read more

Daisy's Dream Christmas cards are on sale now!

Choose from a range of 8 festive designs, all for a good cause. Read more

#GivingTuesday 2017

Daisy's Dream are taking part in the biggest fundraising event in the world! Read more

Daisy's Dream selected as one of East Berkshire Golf Club’s Charities of the Year

Tony Clark is fundraising for Daisy's Dream

Most of my close friends will know how important Daisy’s dream have been to my boys, family and friends. Words will never describe how grateful I am to them and their work. Read more

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Daisy's Dream Golf Day at Caversham Heath Golf Club

Caversham Heath Golf Club are raising money with a charity golf day on 2nd October 2018 to support children and young people who have been affected by the death, or serious illness, of someone they love. Read more

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RideLondon-Surrey100: A Tale of Two Chris's

The Wilson family: creating a legacy like no other

Sign up for a Santa Run!

Collect your beard and suit, then head off on a 5km festive run in one of the many Berkshire locations - all to raise money for Daisy's Dream. Read more

Christmas cards on sale now!

Daisy's Dream Christmas cards are on sale now at Cards for Good Causes shops across Berkshire Read more

Spooktacular fundraising by National Instruments in Newbury

Newbury based firm National Instruments made the Dress Down for Daisy's Dream their own with a Halloween theme Read more

Students at The Downs School raise over £1,000

The Downs School, Compton has raised over £1,000 by taking part in this year's Dress Down for Daisy's Dream day. Read more

Bumper year for Reading Half!

2019 turned out to be a bumper year for fundraising at our most local half marathon Read more

Lifecycle Software win three years in a row!

Lifecycle Software Ltd, based in Newbury, took on the Hilton Corporate Challenge again this year, keen to maintain their winning streak! Read more

Gowrings Mobility choose Daisy's Dream as Charity of the Year

18 skydivers…15,000ft…£12,500 raised

The 15,000ft Skydive has been a stalwart of our events calendar for years, but 2019 was our best yet! Read more

Meet our 2019 London ‘Dream Team’

The Dream Team are looking stronger than ever this year, with 5 golden bond holders, and 1 ballot place runner, we are hoping to raise over £12,500! Read more

ESP get tough for Daisy's Dream

Run over 10 miles with 25 challenging obstacles along its path, the Tough Mudder is an endurance event that is not for the faint-hearted. Read more

Volunteers needed for Cards for Good Causes outlets

We need volunteers to help out at stores across Berkshire during October, November and December. Read more

Meet our Survive the Wild adventurers

Say hello to the team of courageous adventurers taking on our Survive the Wild challenge! Read more

Rich and Alex's Longest Day Challenge

Local pals Rich and Alex take on 72 holes of golf back to back, all for their friend Dan Read more

They Survived the Wild!

On 29th June, a team of six brave supporters headed to the Lake District for our Survive the Wild challenge. Read more

Cheshire East

Following a successful pilot project, we are delighted to expand our valuable Daisy’s Dream service to the Cheshire East area, providing support directly to children, young people and their families living with the the loss or critical illness of someone they love. Read more

ESP smash their £10k fundraising target!

14 kilometres of mud, mud and more mud - but what's a little mud between friends? Read more

Our 2019 Christmas cards are on sale now!

Click here for all the details of where to buy our wonderful 2019 Christmas card designs. Read more

Santa runs a-go-go!

If dressing up as Father Christmas on a cold winter's morning sounds like your idea of fun, then we've got some great news! Read more

Judi Charters is fundraising for Daisy's Dream

I realise the impact of family bereavement on children and the long term effects it can have. I have seen how Daisy's Dream can help with the healing process. Read more

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A 70th birthday celebration to remember

Former Daisy's Dream volunteer Judi Charters marked her 70th birthday in style with a sponsored walk. Read more

Guidance for funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Taking on the 2.6 challenge

Lots of our supporters joined the 2.6 challenge this weekend to support Daisy's Dream Read more

Thank you to the VINCI UK Foundation

VINCI UK Foundation's Together Against COVID funding programme Read more

Fisher Family Challenge

A huge thank you to Louise and Ben for completing their 2.6 challenge! Read more

Signposting to other support services

A list of useful links for anyone who needs additional support Read more

Edwina’s 10th anniversary fundraiser

Double Matched Day - You helped us raise £15,592.35!

We would like to say a really BIG thank you to everyone who participated in the first ever Double Matched Day. You raised an incredible £5,592.35 which, together with the £10,000 of double matched funding from the Greenham Trust, totalled a massive £15,592.35! Read more

Thank you to Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium

A massive thank you from all of us to Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium who kindly presented Daisy's Dream with a generous donation of £10,000. Read more

Super Skydive 2021

Join us for the Daisy's Dream Super Skydive. Jump from the highest altitude possible in the UK, the 15,000ft skydive is a pulse racing freefall of up to 60 seconds. Read more

Reading Half Marathon 2021

From confident athletes to complete beginners, the Reading Half Marathon is a great experience. Due to Coronavirus restrictions still being in place, the whole event, including confirmed entries, has been switched to Sunday 7th November 2021. Read more