News and Updates

We are delighted to share the news that the RGF has appointed Glen Dobbs to its Board of trustees with immediate effect. Glen met Rob at Colchester Royal Grammar School and they remained best friends. After leaving the school as Head Boy, Glen went on to study Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at Oxford University where … Continued

When the RGF agreed to support Callum back in 2018 little did we know what an amazing young man we’d backed. Callum’s mum, Michelle has kindly given us an update on his exceptional achievements: “When Callum Mills was lucky enough to be granted funding from The Rob George Foundation last year, He promised to try … Continued

How the sun shone on another glorious RGF six-a-side Cricket Day – We all enjoyed a wonderful day in sunny Castle Park, Colchester on Saturday 20 April. The cricket was very entertaining and there was a lovely atmosphere throughout the day, and it was great to see so many families and supporters enjoying the event. … Continued

Leihona started Taekwondo when she was 9yrs old and has had many successes throughout the 4 years she’s been competing. She took Silver at the British Championships in her first year and quickly became British Champion. Leihona has been Scottish Champion twice and has recently been taken on by the Great Britain Wider Cadet Team. … Continued

An enormous thank you goes to trustee John O’Connor and Braintree Golf Club for raising an incredible £11,694.92 for The RGF over the past year. What a fantastic effort by all involved! There is also over £1000 in gift aid to come. An amazing result.

RGF offers heartfelt thanks to Colchester Round Table 367 (CRT 367) for supporting us on one of their Santa’s Sleigh Christmas collection nights – we were thrilled when CRT 367 approached us to take part in this annual event. Our allocated collection sleigh ride was 17 December, with the help of RGF supporters Julie Cant, … Continued

Special recognition for RGF grantee, Martin Bland. Top trampoliner, Martin, has just won a Newcastle Rising Star award, an event staged at Newcastle’s Civic Centre. The Lord Mayor of Newcastle presented Martin with his trophy, but that was probably eclipsed by the presence of none other than Mr Alan Shearer. Martin commented: “I was thrilled … Continued

Introducing Rachel Driver, another RGF superstar! – Rachel is a Senior Practitioner with CLIC Sargent. The RGF and Rachel have a very special and mutual bond committed to helping young people. Rachel wanted to “give back” to the RGF and such was her motivation to do so she took part in, and completed, The Anglesey … Continued

Thank you! We are delighted to announce that the RGF 2019 Fifth Anniversary Ball was another major success raising a magnificent £ 12,501 in much-needed funds for our foundation. In true RGF style, the evening commenced with a sparkling champagne reception with musical accompaniment by the very talented Renato Paris, followed by a sumptuous roast … Continued

Shaun and his family approached the RGF in August 2018. Shaun, having faced a serious illness requiring surgery, needed funding for driving lessons so he could learn to drive. Shaun wanted to be able to drive to widen his opportunities and to enable him to attend his ongoing hospital appointments without over-burdening his family – … Continued

The RGF has awarded the Bello brothers a grant for the second time to support their beach volleyball aspirations. They are multiple national champions, Youth Commonwealth gold medallists and their most recent achievements include two 5th places at the U19 World Championships and Youth Olympic Games in Argentina in October 2018. The twins continue their … Continued