About Evestrust

Doncaster people. Dreams made possible.

We are a Doncaster cancer charity helping local people and families make their Dreams happen. Since 2011, our community has helped us turn those Dreams into time together, experiences and special memories.

Find out about a Dream See the Dreams

Evestrust youth group members displaying the colourful bunting they made together — Making something together at an Evestrust youth group meeting.

Eve Merton smiling — Eve Merton
The kindness that started it all.

Our beginnings

It began with Eve

Eve Merton spent more than 20 years working at Doncaster Market. She organised a Christmas club, helped elderly neighbours with their shopping and started a boys’ football club. Helping people was part of her everyday life.

Evestrust began in 2011, inspired by Eve and by the local people who helped her family. We carry that kindness forward by helping other Doncaster families make their Dreams happen.

Read Eve’s story

What matters to you

A Dream is personal

A Dream can be a break together, a special day out or something small that brings pleasure at home. We start with what matters to the person and their family.

Time together

A break with family. Time to enjoy each other’s company, away from the everyday.

An experience that matters

A special day out or the chance to do something the person has always wanted to do.

Everyday pleasures

Something small to enjoy at home. A Dream does not have to be a grand occasion.

How to ask about a Dream Explore the Dreams

A community effort

Made possible by local people

Volunteers give their time, fundraisers bring people together and local businesses lend their support. Each has a part to play in helping us arrange Dreams for Doncaster families.