DPD has confirmed its partnership with the charity Make-A-Wish? UK will be extended for another 12 months following a huge response from staff which resulted in ?200,000 being raised, enabling 100 wishes to be granted for critically ill children in the UK.
Justin Pegg, DPD UK CEO, commented, “I’m absolutely delighted to confirm that DPD will be partnering with Make-A-Wish UK for another year. The response from our team has been incredible. Every year we say that we are blown away by the energy and fundraising efforts, but this has been very special indeed. It is a cause that has undoubtedly touched a lot of people. Family means everything, and I think the chance to help and support other families that are going through the unthinkable in terms of a child being critically ill has inspired people to do amazing things. Thank you again to Jason and his team for letting us go on this journey together and I know that team DPD is ready to go again in 2026!”
Picture: DPD Make-A-Wish UK fundraisers at Run Birmingham.
Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes for thousands of critically ill children between the ages of 3 and 17 years, helping families to create lasting memories they will treasure forever. The charity was founded in 1986 and has since granted over 20,000 wishes.
In 2025, DPD staff from all parts of the business were involved in organising and taking part in a wide range of fundraising events including team sky dives and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to sponsored head shaves and cycle rides.
As a result of the success of the partnership and staff feedback, DPD and Make-A-Wish have agreed to go-again and Make-A-Wish will be the DPD staff charity for a second year in 2026.
As DPD’s nominated staff charity, staff across the UK will be raising funds for Make-A-Wish for another 12 months through a variety of events and challenges. DPD has again pledged to match pound for pound the money raised by staff with the overall target set at ?200,000, to support Make-A-Wish and help fund another 100 wishes for the charity.
Jason Suckley, CEO of Make-A-Wish UK, commented, “Make-A-Wish UK grants life-changing wishes that have the power to rescue the magic of childhood, when it’s needed the most. Each unique wish, whether it’s meeting their idol, going on a dream holiday, or becoming a superhero for the day, allows a child to dream big, no matter what they’re going through.
“Our vision is to create a wish for every eligible child, but we can’t achieve this without the dedication of partners like DPD. Since our partnership began in 2025, their commitment, from colleagues out on delivery routes to senior leaders across the business, has been nothing short of extraordinary. “Through matched fundraising, challenge events like skydives, and hands on support for wishes, the DPD team has already helped grant more than 100 life changing wishes through raising over ?200,000. Their support truly means so much, and we were delighted to extend our partnership in January 2026. Together, we can help even more children experience the magic of a wish.”
DPD is a member of Geopost, a European leader in parcel delivery and solutions for e-commerce. Part of the La Poste Groupe. The company operates more than 10,000 vehicles in the UK from 85 locations and delivers over 360 million parcels a year. As part of Geopost, DPD UK has a Net Zero target of 2040, which is fully validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). DPD UK has confirmed that the UK operation is on track with the trajectory required to meet the group target. Over 38% of the final mile van fleet is now electric while DPD UK’s HGV fleet is predominantly fuelled by HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), which can reduce engine emissions by 83% compared to diesel.
About Make-A-Wish? UK Make-A-Wish UK exists to grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children and their families when they need it the most. Right now, over 134,000 children in the UK are dealing with the gruelling daily reality of life with a critical illness. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness. Critical illness brings the joy of childhood to an abrupt end but Make-A-Wish UK is part of a global movement that grants life-changing wishes that have the power to rescue the magic of childhood. Wishes provide a lifeline for families to spend precious time together. We are granting a record number of wishes yet we face a serious challenge. The demand for wishes is far outpacing our best efforts to keep up, so it’s taking longer than ever to grant once-in-a-lifetime wishes. But the heartbreaking reality is that many families simply can’t wait this long. Make-A-Wish UK is a registered charity that was established in the UK in 1986 to create life-changing wishes that revive the childhood that critical illness often takes away. The charity receives no Government funding - registered charity numbers: 295672 in England and Wales, SC037479 in Scotland.
