Magic Nick

…You are given every encouragement to believe that it is worth pursuing a career in the theatre, you already have a special proven talent as a magician!  At the RGF we like to refer to Nick Lee as “Magic Nick”.  When we took up Nick’s references he received praise such as “a real talent, demonstrates huge versatility and drive, coupled with a lovely manner…….. spends all his time improving his skills.”  But whilst Nick enjoys the love and support of his family and friends, the recession has had an impact on the level of support now available.  Nick has worked his socks off through the summer and managed to scrape together almost all of his fees for drama school this autumn, but of course ‘almost all’ the fees is not enough.

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Supported by the RGF
Jon Helliwell supported by the Rob George Foundation

A career in sports coaching

…being an inspiration to others.  Jon Helliwell has already proved himself dedicated to his sport of tennis.  His work as a coach is there for us all to witness.  He ...

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Abbie Le Brocq supported by the Rob George Foundation

A bus ride away from success

…you are 17 years old and a talented netball player.  Abbie Le Brocq is already playing for the Yorkshire County side.  In order to gain the best coaching she applied ...

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Vital trip to the US

…You are a young mum, just beginning to develop your own business, but it’s not yet turning much of a profit. Suddenly your 5 year old little one becomes very sick and th...

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Out of time

…we receive a heart breaking application.  It has come to us via an Essex Hospice, so we all know the score.  The request is for an iPad so that this 18 year old can get o...

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Emily Deason supported by the RGF

Emily’s ready for Oz

…the smile that spread over our faces when we received an application from a student at Rob’s old Uni, Loughborough.  Emily Deason has only, to date (November 2014), comp...

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Batman PJs!

…everything is fine.  Your young son is thriving and, as a young family, you are making your way in the world.  Out of the blue, as your little boy approaches his 4th birt...

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