DREAM BUILDER TRUST

Helping Children and Young People Thrive

Empowering children. Supporting families. Building brighter futures.

Dream Builder Trust is a UK and Nigeria-based charity supporting children and young people through education, wellbeing, mentoring, advocacy and practical support. We believe every child deserves to be heard, supported and given the opportunity to reach their potential. UK Registered Charity No. 1209818

Dream Builder Trust works alongside children, families, schools and communities to provide practical support, education, emotional wellbeing programmes and opportunities for young people to grow.

  • Children actively engaged in workshop and a child being rewarded for their contribution.
  • DBT volunteers setting up ready for the event.
  • Children with their packs.
  • Food supplies to families from DBT.
  • Children participating in workshop.
  • DBT food supply packs to be given to families.

Our Impact

  • Every Action Matters | 2024–2025

    Our first year was not simply about what we gave, but about the voices we amplified, the burdens we helped ease and the opportunities we helped create. From empowering parents with practical knowledge to supporting children and families through life's challenges, every step reflected our belief that meaningful change begins with compassion, grows through action and lasts through empowerment.

    Our annual report is also available on the Charity Commission website.

What We Do

Education Empowerment

We help children and young people develop confidence, skills and opportunities through education, mentoring, leadership development, workshops and youth-focused programmes.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

We support positive emotional wellbeing through appropriate counselling, mentoring and wellbeing initiatives that help young people build confidence and resilience.

Family & Practical Support

Supporting children also means supporting families. We provide practical assistance, parent support, signposting and help for families experiencing difficult circumstances.

Schools & Community Partnerships

We work with schools, organisations and community partners through training, workshops, outreach and collaborative programmes that create supportive environments.

More Than a Donation

Become a Dream Builder Partner

Sustainable change happens when people and organisations work together. We welcome partnerships with businesses, schools, foundations, community organisations and individuals who share our commitment to children and young people. There are many ways to work with Dream Builder Trust, including: corporate sponsorship, employee volunteering, mentoring, school partnerships, fundraising, grant and foundation support, skills and expertise, educational and practical resources, joint campaigns and community initiatives. Whether you are a business looking to strengthen your social impact, a school wanting to support young people, or an organisation looking for a meaningful partnership, we would love to hear from you.

Who We Help

Our work focuses on children and young people who may face barriers to education, wellbeing, opportunity or inclusion.

  • Children experiencing financial hardship

  • Young people facing educational challenges

  • Children with additional needs

  • Children experiencing wellbeing challenges

  • Families needing practical support

  • Young carers

Beneficiary sharing a message of gratitude for food support received through Dream Builder Trust’s Hope Basket 2024 outreach.

Our Blog

The Complete Child Chronicles

Insights & Inspiration