This month, we celebrate Sally Anderson-Wai and the 12 remarkable years of Write Wai

Sally Anderson-Wai and Write Wai have been an invaluable part of DTC for the past five years. A former BBC journalist and multi-award-winning copywriter, Sally has supported us by crafting our blogs and social media posts and offering expert PR and marketing guidance. Her work has helped us share our story with clarity and connect with the people who matter most. All of us at DTC wish her many more years of meaningful work and Read more

Children at Play

This summer, our DTC families met twice at local playgrounds in Colchester for joyful afternoon gatherings. We enjoyed a picnic generously donated by Neighbourly Food Collection, and we are truly grateful for their support. The children were delightfully cheeky, some made a proper dent in the crisps, clearly hoping the bag was bottomless, though to be fair they also munched plenty of fruit. They ran, climbed, kicked a ball, and had a go with the Read more

Shake it up: Sensory Bottle Project

On Wednesday 13th August, Hythe Community Centre sparkled with creativity as our children designed their own sensory bottles. Guided by our caring team, their little hands carefully poured glitter, shells, beads, mini toys, and colourful liquids into bottles, watching textures swirl and colours dance. Each child proudly took home their unique bottle, a joyful reminder of a day filled with creativity and confidence.

A fun and rewarding experience: Cherry Picking at Fiveways Fruit Farm

On the 23rd of July, during the first week of the school holidays, families from Dream the Change spent a sunny day at Fiveways Fruit Farm making the most of the final days of cherry season. Our lovely host at the farm kindly signposted us to three aisles where the cherry trees were still heavy with sweet ripe fruit. The children and parents wasted no time picking the best ones they could find — and Read more

DTC at Maldon Splash Park

Families Soak Up the Fun at Maldon Splash Park!

On July 30th, families from Dream the Change enjoyed a sunny day out at Maldon Splash Park, and it was nothing short of amazing! Children dashed through fountains, danced under sprinklers, and laughed their way through jets of water in the most playful and creative way. After the splash session, the group headed over to the nearby playground for even more excitement. Families gathered for a well-earned break, enjoying refreshments and each other’s company under Read more

Jumping High into Summer: A Joyful End to Sports Term!

On the 16th of July, we wrapped up our final sport session before the summer holidays, and what a fantastic afternoon it was. The children had a blast playing limbo and a range of garden games, all while enjoying great music that kept the energy high and the smiles wide. Some of the highlights included a series of impressive high jumps over the rope. Bolaji stood out with amazing height, while Erik wowed everyone with Read more

AFiUK Colchester & Tendring’s Anniversary

Celebrating 10 Years of Empowering Communities! On June 12th, Dream the Change CIC proudly joined AFiUK Colchester & Tendring at Firstsite Colchester to celebrate 10 years of impactful community work and advocacy. The day was a joyful celebration of progress, passion and purpose. Stories were shared, milestones celebrated and a hopeful vision for the future took shape. A key moment was the launch of the AFiUK Baby Bank, a wonderful initiative providing baby clothes and Read more