2nd June 2022
Marcus went to Kazakhstan at the end of May and won!
9th May 2022
The DRF are pleased to announce a further Inspirational Award to Marcus Thornton (Bench Presser), who is competing at the World Classic Bench Press Championships held in Kazakhstan at the end of this month. For further information on Marcus' career...
19th March 2022
On Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th February, Edeigh and her team from Complete Dance Studios competed in the heats of the UK National Championships. They came away with two group wins, both claiming 1st place and a place in the...
23rd February 2022
As is traditional, The DRF are delighted to announce on David's birthday who this year's Inspirational Awardees are:- Dominic Hoskin (Golfer), Marley Read (Golfer) and Edeigh Irvine (Dancer). Please follow this link for details of their achievements so far and...
30th October 2021
The application window for 2022 Scholarships and Inspirational Awards is open between now and 31st December 2021. If you know of any young aspiring musicians or sportspeople in the Essex area who are being held back by financial constraints, please...
More details to follow.
With Christmas just 55 days away, it may be time to turn your thoughts to buying those cards. Once again our popular charity cards are on sale at £3.75 per pack of ten, or three packs for £10. Postage will...
21st August 2021
Sir Alastair Cook (patron of our charity) has donated this unique item for auction at our annual fundraiser on Sunday 29th August. It is his personal Unicorn Eclipse Pro dartboard together with travelling briefcase and Unicorn Dart mate that...
3rd July 2021
Mustafa Demirci, owner of Costcutters in Dryden Close, Maldon, was one of the first local businesses to offer to take a DRF collecting tin when the charity first started back in 2013. We never cease to be amazed with the...
25th May 2021
The DRF are delighted to hear that the Caprice Wind Orchestra is planning for post lockdown, and has penciled in Saturday 16th October 2021 as their first post-pandemic concert in Chelmsford Cathedral and, as part of the concert, one of...
7th March 2021
The DRF are delighted to announce that we have granted an Inspirational Award to nineteen year old Michael Hartnett. Michael is a member of the GB Squad for LD Tennis. He is hoping to be selected for the four man...
23rd February 2021
As is traditional on David's birthday, the Trustees wish to announce that they are awarding the 2021 Scholarship to Jessica Edom, an aspiring opera singer. Jessica is 24 years old, and currently undertaking a two year masters degree at the...
7th December 2020
Following the postponement of this year's DRF Santa Fun Run, Trustee and Entertainer, Jimmy Ainscough, felt the need to generate some Christmas spirit for our applicants, ambassadors and supporters. Jimmy traditionally leads the Santa Fun Run warm up session. So,...
29th November 2020
The amazing Tiptree Road Runners held a virtual run back in October, and raised a fantastic £550 in aid of DRF. We are grateful for their support in these challenging times.
Our popular charity Christmas cards are now available, with a new design this year. Still £3.75 for a pack of ten, or three packs for £10. If you would like the packs posted to you, there will be an additional...
The DRF are honoured to be chosen yet again as the nominated Christmas charity by Paul J King. This is fantastic news. They will once again be hanging stars in the window at their new premises on The Causeway in...
4th August 2020
It is with real disappointment & regret that we are not able to hold Rock Up for Randall this year. The DRF team have worked hard to organise the event in line with government guidance, but the latest restrictions on...
6th June 2020
Lewis' first race of 2020 was on Valentines Day, a grid of twenty one drivers competing with young adults up to the age of eighteen. He qualified 8th but spun out a complete 360` in spectacular fashion and dropped to...
24th May 2020
The DRF are pleased to say that a contribution has been made towards a new bicycle for Triathlete Joe Lane. Despite the suspension of all worldwide events this year, Joe is committed to his cause, and is still training hard...
23rd February 2020
As is traditional on David's birthday, the Trustees wish to annouce who they are awarding a Scholarship and Inspirational Award to this year. Firstly Joe Lane, Triathlete, is awarded a Scholarship to support him in his quest to qualify for...
30th December 2019
DRF Trustee Sarah was delighted to attend the Essex Police Choir and Band Christmas concert on Saturday 14th December at the Trinity Methodist Church in Chelmsford. The evening culminated in a presentation by Chief Constable BJ Harrington and Choir Chairman...
25th November 2019
The DRF have been delighted to sponsor Lewis again this year. Both the Jenson Cup and Evo Cup go-karting seasons run February to November, points are awarded along the way with the results of each race. Lewis achieved fourth and...
21st September 2019
Lewis has trained hard during September, participating in spin classes and long bike rides, showing determination to do well in the last few races of the 2019 season. He has improved his race craft skills, in particular blocking. His consistent...
13th September 2019
This year's presentation was held at the Porsche Centre Colchester. Race winners as well as the nominated charities were invited to receive their awards. DRF Ambassador Martyn went along as our representative and received a cheque for £1,000 for which...
1st September 2019
Elodie is performing locally on Thursday 12th September at one of the "Churches Together" in Maldon's Monthly Lunchtime Concerts. Coffee and Tea are served from 12.15pm onwards. Please feel free to bring your lunch and come and go as you...
It was a special moment for the DRF family to see and hear Elodie perform in front of the Rock up for Randall crowd recently. Her choices of music were inspired and her performance was mesmerising. Elodie is clearly passionate...
