Saving Dreams
Analysis
Saving Dreams is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Saving Dreams reported income of £12k and spending of £13k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2025, income grew from £7,772 to £12k (+51%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Saving Dreams sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fawley Men's Shed (£12k), City of Newcastle Pipe Band (£12k) and Leading Players (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the CIO which are for the public benefit, are specifically restricted to the following for the benefit of the United Kingdom and overseas: the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, or other disadvantage by making grants of money for providing or paying for services, items or facilities and advancing in life and helping young people develop skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fawley Men's Shed | Southampton | £12k |
| City of Newcastle Pipe Band | Tyne And Wear | £12k |
| Leading Players | Atherstone | £12k |
| The Ridge Supporters | South Yorkshire | £12k |