Apply for a magical wish
Wishes are as unique as the children themselves and whether a child wants to be a fireman, meet a real-life mermaid or even the Loch Ness Monster, we work hard to make that wish come true.
Refer a child for a wish
At present, we are only able to accept referrals from medical professionals for children/young people.
If you are a parent or guardian, please speak to your medical professional about applying. If you are medical professional – you will need permission from the parent/guardian before applying.
The child/young person must meet our eligibility criteria in order for us to consider them for a wish. If you have any more questions check out our frequently asked questions.
For a child to be eligible to have a wish granted by Rays of Sunshine, the child must:
1. Be currently living with a serious or life-limiting illness
2. Be aged between three and 18 years of age*
3. Be a UK resident
4. Not had a previous wish from Rays of Sunshine or another wish granting charity
5. Not be in remission or post-treatment for more than five years
*A completed referral and wish application form must be received the day before the child’s 18th birthday to be accepted
We categorise our wishes into different ‘wish types’ – to go, to meet, to be, to have and at-home experiences. We are currently not offering international travel.
Our experienced Wish Granters will work with the child and their family to determine the type of wish that can be granted and how best to deliver the experience.
Every donation helps us to grant more magical wishes for seriously ill children across the UK
