Why you should join us

You as a mother, father or carer want the very best for your son or daughter, whatever your colour, race, creed and their capabilities, but especially if they have special educational needs or disabilities.

About us

Dream The Change was established to bridge the gap between families from diverse backgrounds who have children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and service providers.

Resources

You and your SEND child are not alone.
At Dream The Change CIC, we’re here to support you and to stand by your side to help you and your child to flourish, so they can achieve all you’ve dreamt for them.

Support

Dream The Change CIC receives funding from The National Lottery Coronavirus Community Support Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Meet our Trustees at Dream The Change CIC
Jemal Allabayeva, MA

Jemal Allabayeva, MA

Co-Founder, Director

Jemal’s role as a Co-Founder and Director is to coordinate the work of the Community Interest Company “Dream The Change”.

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Company Secretary

Is a trainer with a strong background in community development, in 2018 was recognized by the Queen for her notable contribution in her own community.

Dr Zakariya Absi

Dr Zakariya Absi

Director

Having a daughter with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), Zakariya aspires to make her life experience, and those of families connected with Dream The Change CIC, the best they can be.

Paulina Rangel

Paulina Rangel

Trustee

Paulina is a creative and versatile person, she is from Venezuela, but has raised her family in the U.K.

Events and News

Our new student

We are pleased to introduce our new student on placement with us, Mia Miller .  Mia is a BA Social Work student at the University of Essex. We are looking forward to welcome Mia at our Read more

🎉 SEND Fest at Wyvernwood

We were pleased to be part of SEND Fest at Wyvernwood on Saturday, 22 August 2026, a wonderful event bringing families and the wider community together. It was particularly valuable to meet families, listen to their Read more

Working Towards a Brighter Future