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RGF grantee, Erin, represented Northern Ireland on Double MIni Trampoline at the Scalibuscup in Santarém Portugal, back in July as part of the Northern Ireland trampoline squad. She qualified for the finals in fifth place out of over 80 competitors from around the world and finished eighth overall which was an amazing result for this … Continued
Rob’s love of golf is well documented, so it comes as no surprise that the annual RGF Golf Day occupies an incredibly special place in our fundraising diary. As with previous years, The RGF Golf Day 2024 did not disappoint. The weather was kind, and everyone had a great day of golf and comradery. Thanks … Continued
As updates go, this is quite cool! Telemark skier Jasmin Taylor (Jaz) has been in touch to share the wonderful news that she is Overall World Cup Champion 2024 and Sprint World Cup Champion 2024. Not only that, but she is also currently ranked number one in the world in the general standings and sprint … Continued
We recently shared George’s inspiring story of resilience and determination. After battling severe aplastic anaemia, which took away his ability to play sports, George has made it his mission each year to take on a physical challenge to prove he’s stronger than ever. This year, he set his sights on a nonstop 450km cycle ride … Continued
The photo says it all! Trustee, David Cant, said: “All of us at the RGF are so proud of Lewis. Not only did he win an Olympic Bronze Medal, but throughout his whole Paris Olympic experience, he conducted himself with such dignity and respect for others. So many times, he referenced Colchester and all the … Continued
We are delighted to announce that we have just launched our Annual Review & Financial Statement 2023-2024 our tenth year of operation. We strongly recommend that you take a look and see for yourselves what a positive difference the RGF continues to make to so many young people across the UK. Everyone associated with the … Continued
There are so many ways the Rob George Foundation can make a difference to the lives of young people across the UK. Arabella’s mum, Jess, approached us for a grant in April. She informed us that following her diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, Arabella had subsequently had a nasty fall, and due to the impact … Continued
With the Paris 2024 Olympic starting next Friday we thought we’d proudly shine the spotlight on Zak Perzamanos who along with Lewis Richardson, is RGF’s second grantee attending the games. Zak took the time to share with us his story. “In 2015, the Rob George Foundation helped fund my attendance at the World Age Group … Continued
We were delighted to receive this message from boxer Lewis Richardson earlier this week. “I am extremely proud and excited to share with the Rob George Foundation that I will be representing Great Britain’s Boxing team in the light-middleweight division at this summer’s Olympic Games. It has been a long-standing dream of mine to reach … Continued
Imogen Tate is a competitive trampolinist and double mini trampolinist competing at National level. Earlier this year, she applied to The Rob George Foundation for a grant to help pay for her competition entry fees. Imogen has had a fantastic start to the season, competing in the British and English age 13/14 qualifying rounds. She … Continued
Rob’s close friend and RFG Trustee, Glen Dobbs, is attempting to walk from the source of the River Thames (near Cirencester, Gloucestershire) to the mouth where it meets the North Sea in Grain, Kent, over 9 consecutive days. The ‘Source to Sea’ journey will take him along the entirety of the Thames Path National Trail … Continued
Our wonderful grantee Brontë Pendleton has completed her ‘Parachuting for Pennies for Pirouettes’ skydive fundraiser in support of The Rob George Foundation! Brontë, currently in her graduation year at Renaissance Arts Conservatoire in Leeds, is studying Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. The Rob George Foundation has provided Brontë with financial assistance through grants towards her … Continued