Useful resources for wish families
We're often asked for help and information on other support charities – and sometimes we need our wish families to obtain official documents to assist us in granting their wish.
Please see the list below for links to useful websites and other charities.
Children's Country Holidays Fund
Provides a range of residential activity and respite breaks that allow children aged 7-11 to escape the traumas of their everyday life. For children in the London area.
Phone number: +441903339155
Address: Suite 201, Chapel House, 1-6 Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1EY
Visit the Children's Country Holidays Fund website
Children’s Cancer Support Group
CHICS supports the whole family of a child suffering from cancer. They have outings, parties, coffee evenings on the ward, monthly meetings, telephone befriending and a regular newsletter, to support families in any way needed.
Phone number: +441515238886
Citizen’s Advice
Get free independent help and confidential advice online, over the phone and in person. The Citizens Advice service covers Debt and Money, Work, Benefits, Consumer, Housing, Family, Law and Courts, Health and more.
Address: 3rd Floor, 1 Easton Street, London, WC1X 0DW
Visit the Citizen’s Advice website
Contact
With offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this National charity supports families of disabled children whatever their disability. They provide support, information and advice with a range of life-changing help and class-leading services. Helping families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise to improve life for themselves and others.
Phone number: +448088083555
Address: 209-211 City Road, London, EC1V 1JN
Council for Disabled Children
Council for Disabled Children, are an umbrella for the disabled children's sector bringing together professionals, practitioners and policy-makers. Helping to ensure all children have access to proper education, health and care support.
Phone number: +442078436000
Address: National Children's Bureau, 23 Mentmore Terrace, Hackney, London, E8 3PN
Visit the Council for Disabled Children website
Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund
The Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund aims to provide children with Cystic Fibrosis and their families an opportunity to spend quality time together. The holidays and grants help families create happy memories while they can.
Phone number: +442076161300
Address: 1 Bell Street, London NW1 5BY
Visit the Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund website
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK’s only national charity dealing with all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis. They work towards a brighter future for those living with Cystic Fibrosis, by driving up standards and care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
Phone number: +442037951555
Address: One Aldgate, Second Floor, London, EC3N 1RE
DEBRA
For people whose skin doesn’t work – we do. DEBRA is the national charity that funds research and healthcare to support individuals and families affected by EB. DEBRA was the world's first EB patient support group.
Phone number: +441344771961
Address: DEBRA, The Capitol Building, Oldbury, Bracknell, RG12 8FZ
Destination Florida Children's Charity
Destination Florida organises life-enhancing biennial trips to Florida for around 72 children from across the North of England. Each trip will last several days where they can visit all the major theme parks. High quality medical and pastoral care is provided, also providing the children's primary carers to have a respite while the child is on their trip.
Phone number: +441617897788
Address: Clarendon Business Centre, 38 Clarendon Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 9ES
Visit the Destination Florida Children's Charity website
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK's vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. They campaign and support those affected by diabetes and fund research that will one day lead to a cure.
Phone number: +443451232399
Address: Wells Lawrence House, 126 Back Church Lane, London E1 1FH
Disability Grants
A site that provides information on charities and trusts that provide grants to children and young people in the UK.
Visit the Disability Grants website
Dravet Syndrome UK
Dravet Syndrome UK is an independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet syndrome through support, education and medical research.
Phone number: +441246912421
Address: PO Box 756, Chesterfield, S43 9EB