Future Dreams

Who we are

Future Dreams was founded in 2008 by mother and daughter Sylvie Henry and Danielle Leslie, who were both diagnosed with breast cancer. Starting with just £100 and a shared vision, they aimed to ensure that no one would face breast cancer alone. Tragically, both women lost their lives to secondary breast cancer within a year of each other in 2009. Their legacy lives on in Future Dreams, which has since raised over £8 million to support those affected by breast cancer, fund vital secondary breast cancer research, and promote breast health awareness.

In 2021, the charity opened Future Dreams House in King’s Cross, London — the UK’s first dedicated breast cancer support centre — offering practical, emotional, and psychological support through workshops, therapies, and community events.

We offer a wide range of in-person and online services providing practical, emotional and psychological support for those diagnosed with breast cancer, fund vital secondary breast cancer research, and promote breast health awareness.

Our culture and values

At Future Dreams, our people are at the heart of our success. Our commitment to investing in their development, wellbeing, and support enables us to deliver impactful programs and provide the highest standard of care to those affected by breast cancer. 

Our core values—Empathic, Inclusive, Collaborative, Honest and Innovation are central to everything we do. These values guide how we deliver our programs, work as a team, and interact with our donors and partners. By continuously embedding these values in our culture, we reinforce a standard of excellence and empathy, creating a cohesive environment that reflects our commitment to our mission.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At Future Dreams, we are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and without discrimination. We promote equality of opportunity through fair recruitment, employment practices and access to development. Our policies and mandatory training reinforce our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying. We encourage open communication and strive to ensure everyone feels valued, heard and able to contribute.