Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK has a very simple objective – to grant magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. The charity was founded in the UK in 1986 and since then we have granted over 4,800 wishes.

Our wishes are truly magical. A small and dedicated team of professional wishgranters work alongside hundreds of volunteers to turn our children’s wishes into reality. Whether a wish is to be a princess or a policeman for a day, own the latest computer equipment, meet a favourite celebrity or just enjoy some special time away from home with their family, a wish come true brings so much to a child’s life and provides memories for the family that last a lifetime.

With over 20,000 children in the UK living with life-threatening conditions at any one time, our work is never ending.

Our aim is to ensure that every one of these children is able to experience the magic and joy of a Make-A-Wish wish. We receive no government funding or lottery grants, relying on the generous donations of the public and that’s why, for our charity, every donation really counts.                                           

“Make-A-Wish, we had the time of our lives and owe it all to you. Thank you for making all my dreams come true, you are amazing and I will never forget you.” Rosie, aged 16 and living with pseudo obstruction

“Her confidence since we have returned home has improved dramatically and I think she’s beginning to realise how special she is and how she should be proud of her short hair as it shows people what she has been through and how brave she is.”  Mother of Megan, aged 11 and living with leukaemia

“You are making a real difference to people’s lives. It is a very honourable thing you do and you are an inspiration to my wife and I. Hopefully, with a positive result from Nick’s scan, he can make a full recovery and we can get more involved in fundraising for you.” Father of Nick, aged 11 and living with a brain tumour

Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, 329-331 London Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3HQ.

Charity Registration Nos: (England & Wales) 295672 (Scotland) SC037479