What they do
Starlight grants personalised wishes for children who are suffering from a life-threatening or life-shortening illness. When granting a wish, they aim to restore the magic and fun of
childhood and create happy memories for the whole family to share.
Starlight Wishes empower young people by giving them the opportunity to make a choice at a time when most decisions are made for them, whether it’s meeting an astronaut, getting a new computer, becoming a princess or going on a great adventure!
Who can apply?
Starlight grants wishes for children who are:
- 4 -18 years old (inclusive)
- Suffering from a life-threatening illness or a life-shortening illness
- Able to choose and communicate (verbally or non-verbally) their greatest wish for themselves
- UK residents
How to apply
Anyone can refer a child for a Starlight Wish – parents, grandparents, medical professionals, friends, social workers.
https://www.starlight.org.uk/what-we-do/starlightwishes/refer-a-child/