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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
We would like to thank all our wonderful and loyal friends and supporters for another fantastic year of fundraising and grant-making, ensuring that The Rob George Foundation has continued to achieve their key objectives in helping young people across the UK. We live in challenging times, but the kindness and generosity and good will of … Continued
All I want for Christmas is… To win £5,000 in the make a smile lottery Super Draw! This guaranteed prize is up for grabs on top of all the other weekly prizes, so the odds are definitely in your favour! Please click on the link below to buy your tickets AND help support The Rob … Continued
£5,000 MUST BE WON in make a smile lottery’s brand-new Super Draw!! Boost your chances of winning this incredible sum and see if you will be celebrating this Christmas a whole lot richer and supporting The Rob George Foundation in the process! The draw will take place on Friday 20th December. To purchase your tickets, … Continued
We’re so proud to acknowledge over ten years of the Rob George Foundation and the incredible support it’s provided to more than 1,600 young people across the UK! Next May marks the tenth anniversary of our largest fundraising event – the unforgettable John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) cycle ride, where sixteen dedicated riders raised … Continued
Rob’s Big Walk 2024 took place on Sunday 11th August. Again, kindly organised by Ellisons Solicitors, we are delighted to confirm that this ever-popular annual event raised circa £2k! Pip George, Chairman of Trustees, said: “Once again, our thanks go to Team Ellisons, ably led by Chris Harvey, for organising this popular RGF fundraising event. … Continued
After nine gruelling days of walking and many blisters, RGF Trustee Glen made it to the end of the Thames Path, having covered 195.2 miles and 450.6k steps. Starting from the source of the river near Kemble in Gloucestershire, Glen tracked the river right the way to the Thames Barrier, passing through a number of … Continued
How about this! “Hello! My name is Liane; I’m the mum of Max, who is 3 years old. I just want to say a massive thank you to the Rob George Foundation!! You awarded us a grant for an iPad for Max. Max is absolutely in his element with his new iPad. It has made … Continued