Latest News and Events

Rock up for Randall 2025

25th June 2025

Rock Up For Randall is a family-friendly event that brings people together to support the David Randall Foundation. Expect a variety of activities, entertainment, and great food—all while helping to fund Good Days for individuals with life-limiting illnesses and supporting young...

Scholarship News – Olly

15th May 2025

Olly has just returned from the world event held in Astana, Kazakhstan where he represented Team GB.  It was his first experience of Kazakhstan and found everyone to be hospitable and helpful, with an excellent indoor tennis centre. He said...

Compassionate Community Champion Award

10th April 2025

St Helenas Hospice, Colchester nominated the DRF for a Compassionate Community Champion Award in recognition of our work done under the "Good Days" program.

Scholarship News – Sarah

3rd April 2025

Many congratulations to Sarah, our music scholar, who recently passed her Grade 4 oboe with distinction.  

Scholarship News – Olly

27th March 2025

News reaches the DRF that Olly recently participated in the Gosling LD Regional Tournament and won gold and silver medals in both the singles and doubles, meaning that he has now qualified for the Play Your Way to Wimbledon competition...

ANNOUNCEMENT – 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS

23rd February 2025

As is traditional on 23rd February, the Trustees would like to announce not one, but two Scholarships for 2025, on what would have been David's 40th birthday. Last year's scholar, Sarah Padbury, is using the award to further her passion...

Inspirational Award News – Ollie

6th February 2025

The DRF has received news of Ollie's latest achievements. He wrote " I came back from Melbourne last week. where I played in the PWII event in mens singles and doubles. Unfortunately the singles draw wasn’t great for me, all the...

Scholarship News – Sarah

21st January 2025

Sarah has been in touch to let the DRF know about her and her band's trip to the Bremen Tattoo (a marching band show) in Germany. "There was one piece opening just played by the three piccolos and a drum....

Benton Hall Golf Club

15th December 2024

Prior to the start of the DRF Santa Fun Run today, we were presented with a cheque from Paul Hills, Club Captain (2024/25) of Benton Hall Golf Club. The Club held various fundraising activities during the course of the year...

Great Baddow Community Centre donation

5th December 2024

Thanks go to Great Baddow Community Centre for their kind donation to the DRF. Ambassador Martyn is pictured (on the left accepting the cheque.

Scholarship News – Flautist, Sarah

28th November 2024

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS News reaches the DRF that our scholar, flautist Sarah, has been voted "Musician of the Year" by her band, the Brentwood Imperial Youth Band. This is a fantastic honour to be bestowed upon her. The DRF send her...

PRESS RELEASE – ROCK UP FOR RANDALL 2024 sponsored by WESTCOMBE PARK

22nd July 2024

David Randall Foundation is proud to announce Westcombe Park developer Countryside Homes as headline sponsor of the annual ‘Rock Up for Randall’ community event to raise funds for people with life limiting illnesses    The David Randall Foundation is very...

Chelmsford Welsh Society

8th July 2024

The Chelmsford Welsh Society chose the DRF as their charity this year and they held a presentation recently.  Ambassador Laura stood in for the Trustees to accept a cheque for £750. And this year's scholar, Sarah, provided a musical interlude...

DRF – 24 HOURS DARTS MARATHON – 24-25 August 2024

10th June 2024

Calling all darts enthusiasts! We need volunteers for a 24-hour Darts Marathon to support the David Randall Foundation on 24th - 25th August. Whether you're a darts player or can help as a scorer, we need your support! We are...

ANNOUNCMENT – A further Inspirational Award for 2024

29th February 2024

The DRF are pleased to confirm that a further Inspirational Award has been made to Noah Mathers, who impressed the Trustees with his dedication to the sport of sailing.   The award will contribute to the cost of a new sail...

ANNOUNCMENT – 2024 Scholarship and Inspirational Awards

23rd February 2024

As is traditional on David's birthday, the DRF are pleased to announce the winners of this year's Scholarship and Inspirational Awards. Our Scholar this year is Sarah Padbury.  At just thirteen, she has already displayed exceptional talent and passion as...

Applications for 2024 Scholarships/ Inspirational Awards – deadline 31st December 2023

3rd November 2023

The DRF has supported many sporting/musical talents over the last few years. Applications being taken until 31st December 2023 for 2024 Scholarships/Inspirational Awards. Know someone who could benefit from an award? Ask them to "Apply" on our website. #inspirational https://davidrandallfoundation.org/apply/

“CABLE STREET BLUES” performed by the Maldon Drama Group

28th September 2023

Cable-Street-Blues-Flyer Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/mdg or contact us at cablestblues@outlook.com or 07928 403991  

Maldon Drana Group Production “Cable Street Blues”

3rd September 2023

The MALDON DRAMA GROUP are putting on a production of "Cable Street Blues" this October, with proceeds going to the DRF. Thanks go to the whole team for their spirit and support of our work. Tickets now available - please...

Blackwater Charity Triathlon 2023

The Blackwater Charity Triathlon is Sunday 10th September in aid of DEBRA and the DRF. Go well Blackwater Triathlon Club and thanks for choosing the DRF as one of your charities this year. Please see this link for details and...

“Blue for David”

20th August 2023

Sue Randall's challenge "Blue for David" Please support her if you can and you won't be able to miss Sue at this year's "Rock up for Randall" https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/blue-hair-for-david AND SUE ONLY WENT AND DID IT!

“Rock up for Randall” (including Inflatable Challenge) – Sunday 27th August 2023

19th July 2023

Scholarships and Inspirational Awards update

1st July 2023

This year's Scholar, Marcus, travelled with the GB Team to Sun City in South Africa back in May to participate in the IPF World Championships.   He was competing in the Men Classic 120kg+ Juniors Bench Only (19-23 years ) category....

Defibrillator Installation Project

4th April 2023

The DRF Trustees conceived an idea in the spring of 2022 to identify potential sites for defibrillators in and around the Maldon district, source and buy the units, and arrange for the installations as part of a community wide project. ...

ANNOUNCEMENT – Scholarships and Inspirational Awards for 2023

23rd February 2023

As is traditional on David's birthday, the DRF are pleased to make the following awards for 2023:- Scholarship Marcus Thornton - Power Lifter Last year Marcus was awarded an Inspirational Award, and following his success in becoming the 2022 Under...

Batting/Bowling Session hosted by Cooky and Nick Brown

21st February 2023

A select few recently had the opportunity of attending a batting and bowling session run by Cooky and Nick Browne at the Essex County Cricket Ground. A great time was had by all, and even Cooky and Nick entered into...