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.
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
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
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
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