Latest News and Events

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...

2023 Scholarships/Inspirational Award applications

19th October 2022

The DRF has supported many sporting and musical talents over the last ten years Applications are being taken from now until 31st December 2022 for Scholarships and Inspirational Awards for 2023. Do you know someone who could benefit from an...

DRF’s Got Talent winner Ruby

29th September 2022

We recently caught up with Ruby to gain some background on her singing career to date, and this is what she told us:- "Since the age of about three I have enjoyed singing and music. There is no particular artist...

News update on 2020 Scholar -Triathlete Joe Lane

2nd September 2022

Joe recently got in touch with the DRF with news of his achievements since he was awarded his scholarship back in 2020. "A few weeks ago, I competed in the National Biathlete championships and finished in third place successfully qualifying...

ANNOUNCEMENT – Winner – DRF’S Got Musical Talent

29th August 2022

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT We celebrated our 10th Anniversary with the launch of our competition                          "DRF's got Musical Talent" Our judging panel did not have an easy task of picking...

Defibrillator Installation

20th August 2022

The David Randall Foundation have today installed their first sponsored Automated External Defibrillator (AED) outside Costcutters on Maldon's Poets Estate in Dryden Close. Neil Foster, Trustee of the foundation said "2022 sees our tenth anniversary and to commemorate we have...

ANNOUNCEMENT – Inspirational Award – Ollie Edgington

15th August 2022

The DRF are pleased to announce that an Inspirational Award has been made to talented musician Ollie Edgington. Take a look at our Scholarships and Inspirational Awards tab for full details on Ollie's journey into the music industry, and you...

Inspirational Award News – Edeigh

4th August 2022

Edeigh, one of this year's Inspirational Awardees, is appearing in this weekend's High School Musical at the Palace Theatre, Southend. Go well Edeigh Proud of you.

U18 World Bench Press Champion 2022 – Marcus Thornton

2nd June 2022

Marcus went to Kazakhstan at the end of May and won!

Announcement – Inspirational Award

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...

News of Edeigh’s achievements

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...

ANNOUNCEMENT – 2022 Inspirational Awards

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...

Applications for Scholarship and Inspirational Awards open until 31/12/2021

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...