There are over 85,000 children and young people living in the UK with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness*. This figure is increasing every year.
We believe that every child deserves to experience happiness and put their illness on hold – even if it is just for one day.
Our work creates a positive distraction, reduces isolation, improves self-esteem and creates precious memories and smiles.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children aged three to 18 across the UK by granting their magical wishes and providing ongoing support within hospitals and in the community
A wish gives seriously ill children pure joy and creates precious memories.
Read about our recent wishes directly from the children and families we have granted them for.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and help guide us in our mission to grant more magical wishes for seriously ill children.
KindnessWe are kind to ourselves and others in everything we do.
We work with fun, passion, and a sprinkle of magic.
EmpowermentWe work to build confidence and nurture potential.
We build strong connections with everyone in our wish community.
We are honest and trusted to do the right thing.
Read the latest Rays of Sunshine Impact Report taking a look back at 2023 - an amazing year, where we granted 358 magical wishes thanks to supporters like you.
To tell the story of our year, we have Delilah’s dream wish to see Pink live, a look back at amazing Wish Community events, and our Sunshine in Hospitals work across the UK.
