Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN)

Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN)
Name
Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN)
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Short Description
Specialising in benefits claims and appeals for clients who are of Neurodiverse development, and will support anyone with any condition.
Website Address
https://dawnsupport.co.uk/
Town
Colchester
County
Essex
Address
CO7 7UG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by DAWN. 19/8/24

Last Updated
20/08/2024
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Hannah’s Holiday Homes Appeal

Name
Hannah’s Holiday Homes Appeal
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Hannah's Holiday Homes Appeal provides luxury breaks for families with children who are seriously ill. They currently have three holiday homes around England.
Telephone Number
02392 267899
Website Address
http://hannahsappeal.org/
County
Hampshire
Address
PO8 9UX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added to directory - RC 17/7/17

Last Updated
10/11/2020
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Haven House Children’s Hospice

Name
Haven House Children’s Hospice
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Haven House Children's Hospice supports families and cares for children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across North and East London, West Essex and East Hertfordshire.
Telephone Number
020 8505 9944
Website Address
https://www.havenhouse.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
IG8 9LB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Liz 26.6.06 CHANGED EMAIL AND TITLE - consent via email from Sarah - 25/5/10 - EG Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 23.9.13 BB, no response so email 2 sent 9.1.14Response received on 9.1.14 from Natalie Tomlinson. Changes to text and name of organisation 3.2.14 LM

Last Contacted
01/09/2014
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Little Havens Children’s Hospice

Name
Little Havens Children’s Hospice
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Providing support and care for children and their families who are affected by life-threatening illnesses.
Telephone Number
01702 220350
Website Address
https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/
Town
Benfleet
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2LH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to description, added contact name - consent via post from Lauren Summers. Updated online 7/01/10 - EG Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10Refresh Project- phonecall 1 made 10.12.13, Kat confirmed details correct- KC updated 10.12.13. phone updated AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
12/10/2013
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Lynsey Ivision

Name
Lynsey Ivision
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Lynsey Ivision Trust is a charity established to provide holidays to families with children suffering from life-shortening illnesses.
Telephone Number
01763 271878
Town
Buntingford
Address
SG9 9AY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added to directory - RC 17/7/17amended description - BB 12.09.17. website removed - doesn't work AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Over The Wall Charity

Name
Over The Wall Charity
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Over The Wall Charity is a national charity that provides free of charge therapeutic recreation camps to help children with life limiting illnesses and their families.
Telephone Number
0239 247 7110
Website Address
http://www.otw.org.uk/
Address
PO9 1SA
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

emailed for consent in 2015- no reponse, used website info from website and published entry 12.4.16updated address using info from website - RC 26/8/16. Checked by Abbie Ahadzi, Camp Recruitment Coordinator on 4/7/25.

Last Contacted
04/12/2016
Last Updated
04/07/2025
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Promise Dreams

Name
Promise Dreams
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Promise Dreams raises money for children who are seriously or terminally ill and provides treatment, help and support for the children and their families. Whether the child would like a holiday, a toy, medical treatment or equipment, or even the chance to meet their favourite celebrity, Promise Dreams is dedicated and committed to help.
Telephone Number
01902 212451
Website Address
https://www.promisedreams.co.uk/
County
Wolverhampton
Address
WV11 3QG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - 29/4/10 - Consent from AmyRefresh Project- email 1 sent 26.9.13, email repsonse received on 26.9.13 from Amy Johnson with new tel and fax- KC updated 03/10/13updated email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. address updated, instagram, linkedin added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
04/10/2029
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity

Name
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
Category
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Condition(s)
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Short Description
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides family centred care for children with life-threatening or terminal illness. Practical and emotional support is offered within the family home. Rainbow Trust also offers a 24 hour crisis support service.
Telephone Number
01206 234977
Website Address
http://rainbowtrust.org.uk/
Town
Marks Tey
County
Essex
Address
CO6 1HS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to address, telephone and fax and description - consent via telephone - updated online 1/3/10 - EG Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10Refresh Project - Phone call made 25.4.14 (AT) - all details still correct LM

Last Contacted
30/04/2014
Last Updated
02/06/2023
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Rays of Sunshine

Name
Rays of Sunshine
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Rays of Sunshine is a national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community.
Telephone Number
0208 782 1171
Website Address
https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/
Address
N3 2JX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added to directory - RC 17/7/17. Changed address 17/11/20 AP. email updated AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
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REACT (Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness)

Name
REACT (Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness)
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
React provides practical assistance to families living on a low income who care for a child with a life-limiting illness.
Telephone Number
020 8940 2575
Website Address
https://reactcharity.org/
County
Surrey
Address
TW9 3NP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Consent: Vicky Andreas by email 10.10.06 Added contact name, and slightly changed description from 5 homes to 6 homes accross the uk. - consent from Vicky, via email - EG - 30/11/09Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 5.12.13Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - all details correct LM

Last Contacted
31/03/2014
Last Updated
17/11/2020
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Shai’s Smile

Name
Shai’s Smile
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Shai's Smile is a local charity based in Chelmsford, whose mission is to support families, children and young adults with life limiting conditions and life long diseases and illnesses.
Website Address
https://www.shaissmile.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

facebook, twitter removed AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
10/07/2020
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Starlight Children’s Foundation

Name
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Starlight Children's Foundation grants wishes for seriously and terminally ill children and also organises hospital parties and outings.
Telephone Number
0207 262 2881
Website Address
https://www.starlight.org.uk/
Address
W6 7AU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to email - consent via telephone - updated 11/2/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 26.9.14 BB, no response so email 2 sent 14.1.14Response received on 15.1.14 from Amy Watson confirming all details correct LMupdated address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. Changed email and SM 17/11/20 AP

Last Contacted
15/01/2014
Last Updated
17/11/2020
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The Dream Factory

Name
The Dream Factory
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Dream Factory has been set up to brighten the lives and encourage hope for children and young adults aged 3 to 25 years who have life-limiting conditions or severe disabilities.
Telephone Number
020 8501 1234
Website Address
http://www.yourdreamfactory.org/
Town
Ilford
County
Essex
Address
IG6 3UT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Linda Clark 17/6/10 - ARRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 26.9.13 BB, no response so email 2 sent 15.1.14Response received 15.1.14 from Avril Mills. Confirmed all details correct LM. instagram, linkedin, youtube added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
15/01/2014
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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Together for Short Lives

Name
Together for Short Lives
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Together for Short Lives is the leading UK charity that speaks for all children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all who love and care for them.  
Telephone Number
0808 8088 100
Website Address
https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
Address
BS2 9AG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change of address, , telephone number, helpline, and contact name - consent via email from Katerina - updated online 14/12/09 - EGRefresh Project - Phone call 29.4.14 (AT) - ACT and Child Hospices have merged, so new telephone number, address and email address LMPhone update 15.7.14 AP - Guy, changed name, description and helpline. Updated address using info from website -RC 26/8/16. email updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
15/07/2014
Last Updated
13/11/2023
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When You Wish Upon A Star

Name
When You Wish Upon A Star
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
When You Wish Upon a Star grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses from the age of 2 to 16 years.
Telephone Number
0115 979 1720
Website Address
http://www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk/
County
Nottingham
Address
NG5 1JE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

change to description, change contact name, change to email. consent via email from Karen - updated online 13/1/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - Phone call made December 2013 (BB). All information correct 4.3.14 LM

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
17/11/2020
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Wipe Away Those Tears

Name
Wipe Away Those Tears
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Wipe Away Those Tears aims to grant wishes to terminally or seriously ill children in Essex.
Website Address
http://www.wipeawaythosetears.org/
County
Essex
Address
RM3 8EN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gail O'Shea gave consent via email. 18.1.08Changed email to gail from info and added Gail as contact. AP. 25/1/10Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 15.1.14 LMResponse received on 15.1.14 from Gail O'Shea. Changed 'in their local area' to 'in Essex' 4.2.14 LMAmended description to 'terminally or seriously ill children in Essex' reflecting their website wording.

Last Contacted
15/01/2014
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