We loved being part of the “All About Kids – Colchester Family Fest” on June 14 at Firstsite Colchester, a fun-filled day for families. Our team connected with families raising neurodiverse children, offering support, resources, and a listening ear. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by and to the organisers for promoting inclusion and community!
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…
Thanks to a new sponsor who is providing a generous donation more special needs children can now attend one of Dream The Change CIC’s popular activities.
We are thrilled to introduce you Aneliya Lomska, our new Admin Assistant at Dream The Change (DTC)! At Dream The Change, we are dedicated to supporting families and carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEND). We work to bridge the gap between families and service providers in Essex, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met. Our mission is to advocate for better support services, influence key decision-makers, and improve the Read more…
On February 19, 2025, the Hythe Community Centre buzzed with laughter and creativity as children from Dream the Change families enjoyed a fantastic arts and crafts session! From vibrant squish paintings to playdough food, watercolour flags, and artistic spellings, the little artists embraced their creativity. The event fostered friendships, confidence, and self-expression while making learning fun! A big thank you to everyone who joined in—we can’t wait for the next arts and crafts adventure! Stay Read more…
We’re thrilled that our Advisory Board Member, Paulina Rangel, was honoured with a trophy at the recent Lawrence Walker Awards & Cancer Awareness Event! Held at Colchester City Church in Priory Walk, this meaningful event brought together community members and leaders in memory of Lawrence, the late chairman of Black History Month Colchester. As several speakers gave inspiring talks, attendees reflected on the values Lawrence championed, with awards presented to those upholding his legacy of Read more…
Dream The Change CIC want to say a “Big Thank You” to Kevin Smith and his team from Ability using Sport for leading our Sport Sessions over the last school year. Children connected with Dream The Change CIC love our Sport Sessions which have been attracting numerous families from diverse backgrounds. The neurodiverse children and their siblings engage in various sports during these sessions held most Wednesdays during term time at Acorn Hall/St Anne’s Community Read more…
Families with special needs children have enjoyed a variety of activities, training, support and excursions, thanks to Dream The Change CIC. We have had an action-packed first half of 2024, with more planned for the remainder of the year. We want to thank everyone who has supported or sponsored Dream The Change CIC, volunteered or attended our events. Our Sports sessions are proving to be very popular. They are held most Wednesdays during term time Read more…
On a wintery night of the 14th of January, 90 children and their families enjoyed an inclusive circus experience at Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, thanks to Circus Starr. The magical mix of fun, excitement, and wonder was conducted by the Ring Mistress, who guided the audience through an unforgettable adventure featuring jaw-dropping Acrobatic Hand to Hand acts, mind-blowing Juggling, mesmerizing Sensory Hoops, gravity-defying BMX stunts, and fabulous dancers lighting up the stage. Circus Starr, Read more…
Puberty can be a difficult subject to discuss with our children, especially if they have special needs. Parents and carers connected with Dream The Change CIC expressed an interest in the topic, so we invited an expert along to our June Parent Tea Session to a Q&A session on puberty and neurodiversity. The session was well attended and featured Sam Silver, the Founder, CEO, and Director of Action-attainment CIC, who addressed parents’ questions on how Read more…