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When You Wish upon a Star

Registered charity 1060963, on the register since 26 February 1997. The 9,021st largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

When You Wish Upon a Star aims to grant the 'Wishes' of children from the age of 4 to 16 years who are living with a life threatening or terminal illness

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Other Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.