News and Updates

Celebrate the amazing achievements of Captain Tom and fundraise for The Rob George Foundation Everyone is invited to take on a challenge around the number 100 anytime and anywhere over Captain Tom’s birthday weekend – Friday 30 April to 3rd May. It really is that simple! All you need to do is think up your … Continued

…Join us for Rob’s Big Walk 2021 – 19th June 2021 – 20th June 2021 [Summer Solstice Weekend] A great opportunity to join us on this spectacular walk, taking in the stunning Essex countryside, making new friends and, most important of all, raising much needed funds for the RGF. For full details please see our … Continued

As of 1st April 2021, lottery players supporting the RGF will not only have better odds of winning a cash prize, but you can now win up to £25,000 in the rollover draw! Make a smile lottery have increased the rollover prize from £250 to £500 up to a maximum of £25,000 and introduced a … Continued

Drum roll please! It is our very own long-term RGF supporter, Victoria Fenner (Vix to her friends!) Vix has been a keen supporter of the RGF since we launched back in 2014. To encourage 2 more participants to join Vix (we have 3 spaces), we thought we would ask her what has motivated her to … Continued

The trustees at the RGF are very proud to announce that our very own Patron, England cricketer Tammy Beaumont, has become the leading one-day batter in the world for the very first time – wow! England opener, Tammy, has moved up five places in the International Cricket Council standings after making 71, 72 not out … Continued

Just to remind you that we are now selling single tickets so you can be in with even more chances of winning the make a smile lottery (Just like another well-known lottery!) Each entry costs just £1 and you will be emailed your play numbers prior to the draw. As always, your lottery plays help … Continued

Well, this might just be your lucky day! We are so excited to announce that we have secured 3 places for this year’s event that takes place on Sunday 3rd October and you will have a rather generous 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds to complete the 26.2 miles. As it is virtual, this … Continued

The RGF received some wonderful news over the festive period. Our regular supporters will recognise Brioni and be familiar with her story. Her latest achievements are worthy of sharing with you. Following some very demanding auditions Brioni has been offered a place at the Royal College of Music in London for her 4-year degree starting … Continued

We are delighted to share with all our supporters the exciting news that Hannah recently received her U-19 England Cap. Hannah has made amazing progress over the last 6 years and her goal is to be England’s number one goalkeeper – looks like she is well on her way! Hannah has received two grants which … Continued

Jackie Frost and her colleagues at Baker Chapman & Bussey have, once again, supported the RGF at Christmas time. Instead of printing and posting Christmas cards to their clients and business partners they have sent E-Christmas cards instead and the money they have saved has been donated to the RGF. Jackie told us: “Baker Chapman … Continued

The RGF is very excited to announce that through our friends at make a smile lottery we are introducing the Play & Save Reward Card! A discount card to thank our lottery players for their loyalty. You will be able to use your card in lots of local businesses and receive discounts which could save … Continued