Apply for a Wish

We are pleased to announce that our Wish Granting has reopened. We are currently limited to the amount of Wish applications we can receive, and all applications will be acknowledged in order of receipt.

To apply for a wish, simply make sure your application meets the listed criteria below and fill in our online application form then our Wish Fairies will be in touch with you within 28 days of your application.

Who can apply for a Wish?

Children aged 4-16 years

Children between 4 and 16 years of age living with a life threatening or terminal illness.
No previous wishes granted

Children who have not had a Wish granted by another charity.
Who can enquire?

We are happy to receive initial enquires from parents/guardians or medical professionals.
2025

Please be aware we are only accepting applications for UK based Wishes at this time. We are not accepting any new Wishes for overseas travel

2026

Our overseas Wish programme is set to relaunch in early 2026!

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Apply for a Wish

The Wish application must be fully completed and cannot be submitted unless all fields are complete. You are required to state 3 different Wish options in case your initial Wish is not possible. Wherever possible, all 3 Wishes must be those of the Wish child and should always be centred around what they are likely to get most enjoyment from. If your Wish list includes a holiday, please be aware you are only permitted to include one holiday as an option.

2025 - Please be aware that we will only be accepting applications for UK based Wishes at this time.

2026 - Our overseas Wish programme is set to relaunch in early 2026!

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Please read our full Wish Terms & Conditions below before starting your application to ensure all criteria is met.

Wish Terms

Before You Start

I confirm I have read the wish terms above.

Unfortunately we can only consider applications from children who have not had a Wish granted by any other charity.

Any Previous Wishes Granted? *

If yes, Please state name of Charity

Wish Type? *

Wish Child's Details

Wish Child's Full Name *

Wish Child's Date Of Birth *

Wish Child's NHS number *

Wish Child's Address *

Wish Child's Postcode *

Is the Wish child a registered British Citizen? *

Has the Wish child resided legally in the UK for a minimum of 3 years? *

If your answer is 'no' for either of the above, unfortunately we cannot assist in this application.

Medical Details

Nature Of Illness *

Hospital Name & Address *

Hospital Postcode *

Hospital Phone No. *

Consultant's Name *

Consultant's Email *

Ward *

Ward Extension No. *

Do you give When You Wish Upon a Star permission to contact your child’s consultant and/or other medical personnel, to ascertain the relevant information required to meet the charity criteria of children living with a life threatening illness and to ascertain the suitability of a Wish and/or provide medical information required to fulfil the Wish? *

Yes, I give consent for WYWUAS to contact my child's consultant.

Parent's Details

Parent / Guardian's Full Name *

Parent / Guardian's Date Of Birth *

Parent / Guardian's Phone No. *

Parent / Guardian's Email *

Relationship To Child *

Wish Details

Please state the child’s three Wishes, of which only one will be granted.
Please be aware that we will only be accepting applications for UK based Wishes at this time.

Wish 1 *

Wish 2 *

Wish 3 *

Wish Child's Favourite Things

Please list your child’s favourite things (such as TV programmes, music, toys, sports teams, etc).

Favourite Thing 1 *

Favourite Thing 2 *

Favourite Thing 3 *

Favourite Thing 4 *

Favourite Thing 5

Favourite Thing 6

Favourite Thing 7

Favourite Thing 8

Immediate Family Details

Family Member 1

Relationship to wish child

Full Name

Date Of Birth

Family Member 2

Relationship to wish child

Full Name

Date Of Birth

Family Member 3

Relationship to wish child

Full Name

Date Of Birth

Family Member 4

Relationship to wish child

Full Name

Date Of Birth

And Finally...

Wish Story Consent

Do you give When You Wish Upon a Star permission to use and distribute my/our Wish story, (text, photographs and video) for use in its charity communications such as (but not limited to): newsletters, appeals, social media posts. *

Yes, I/We give consent. No, I/We do not give consent.

When You Wish Upon a Star will never share your personal information without your permission. If at any time you wish to retract your permission for the photo / video from being used by When You Wish Upon a Star, please phone 0115 979 1720.

Thank you!

Your application has been sent to our Wish Team and they will be in touch with you within 28 days of your application.
You should also receive a confirmation email (you may need to check your Junk Mail folder too).

Apply for a Wish

Who can apply for a Wish?

Children aged 4-16 years

No previous wishes granted

Who can enquire?

2025

2026

Apply for a Wish

Please read our full Wish Terms & Conditions below before starting your application to ensure all criteria is met.

Before You Start

Wish Child's Details

Medical Details

Parent's Details

Wish Details

Wish Child's Favourite Things

Immediate Family Details

Family Member 1

Family Member 2

Family Member 3

Family Member 4

And Finally...

Wish Story Consent

Thank you!