The gift of confidence

Your Mum gave up work a few years ago to become the full-time carer for your Dad who is registered blind.  Life at home is tough and at the age of 15 your world is already full of challenges.  Turns out though that you have an incredibly rare form of breast cancer and have to undergo the trauma not only of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but a mastectomy too.  The physical impact is unimaginable on such a young lady, but the emotional and psychological strain is immense too.

Read more ...
Supported by The Rob George Foundation

Catch 22

You have always been a promising student, diligent at school and college, very highly regarded by your teachers and course tutors and you go on to ultimately secure a place at...

Read more ...
Harry Walford supported by The Rob George Foundation

Figure skating Harry

…a little lad called Harry Walford who is nearly 12 years old.  He and his family have demonstrated incredible commitment to Harry’s development as an up and coming figur...

Read more ...
Supported by the RGF

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...

Read more ...
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 ...

Read more ...
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 ...

Read more ...

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...

Read more ...

Newsletter Sign-up

Keep up-to-date with our news and events by joining our newsletter mailing list.