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Please take a few moments to read the attached Rob George Foundation Impact Report – the first produced under the new management of Essex Community Foundation. You will see that, with the assistance of our wonderful supporters, we continue to make a difference to the lives of a significant number of deserving and needy young … Continued
Another wonderful evening yesterday with Loughborough University Students’ Cricket Club. Excellent funds were raised for The Rob George Foundation – a real boost for our work supporting young people facing serious challenges. It was a privilege to meet England cricket legend Graeme Swann, who was the guest speaker and entertained everyone with his stories and … Continued
What a year for former RGF grantee Hannah Hampton! Another very well-deserved accolade; many congratulations to her. The Rob George Foundation is thrilled to celebrate Hannah Hampton being voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2025. The 25-year-old Chelsea and England goalkeeper is only the second keeper ever to win the award, following Mary Earps … Continued
When Rob was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, it became clear that he would require a bone marrow transplant in order to stand any chance of overcoming his illness. His medical team contacted Anthony Nolan, a registered charity that maintains a worldwide register of potential bone marrow donors, but unfortunately no match for Rob could … Continued
This month’s story from Essex Community Foundation celebrates an initiative set up in memory of a remarkable young man, and whose long-term future is now secured. View the article – The Rob George Foundation secures its future – Essex Life.
After more than a decade of supporting young people across the UK, the Rob George Foundation (RGF) has announced a strategic step to secure its long-term future by transferring its operations to the independent charitable trust, Essex Community Foundation (ECF). RGF was founded in January 2014 in memory of Rob George, an accomplished sportsman and … Continued
Kindly organised and supported once again by our dear friends at Ellisons Solicitors, this hugely popular annual fundraising event will take place on Sunday 29th June 2025. As with last year, we’ll be walking The Constable Walk- approximately 9.5 miles through the beautiful Dedham Vale. This is an amazing opportunity for local businesses, groups of … Continued
On Friday 2nd May, we took some time to reflect and celebrate with friends and family as the trustees, with huge gratitude and pride, announced that we have now made 1,733 grants to young people in great need, totalling over £1,000,000. YES – £1 million pounds – WOW!!! We couldn’t have achieved this without the … Continued
RGF followers will be very familiar with Hannah and the fabulous calendars that she produces to raise funds for her favourite charities. 2025 has been no exception, and Hannah’s efforts have raised another £275 for the RGF. Hannah told us: “This is the 10th year that I have supported The Rob George Foundation through donating … Continued
Join us on Friday 2nd May 2025, 7-11pm, at Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club for an evening of reminiscing, reconnecting, and celebrating 10 years of incredible FUNdraising. In 2015, Pip and Lorraine George, along with 14 friends, cycled 1,114 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in memory of their son, Rob. This ride, … Continued
On Friday 2nd May we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the now legendary RGF John O’Groats to Land’s End cycle ride (see photo). On top of that, it will also be an occasion to celebrate other fantastic FUNdraisers we have seen over the years. Anyone who has an association with the RGF or … Continued
The trustees of The Rob George Foundation never grow tired of hearing how the Foundation can really ‘make a difference … one individual at a time’ to young people across the UK. This is especially true of our Aim 1 grantees – To provide practical and/or financial support to young people with life threatening or … Continued