Latest News and Events

Caprice Concert featuring Elodie

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...

2021 Inspirational Award – Michael Hartnett

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...

ANNOUNCEMENT – 2021 Scholarship

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...

2020 Virtual Santa Fun Run Warm Up

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,...

Tiptree Road Runners donation

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.

Charity Christmas cards

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...

Paul J King and their Christmas stars

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...

ANNOUNCEMENT – Rock up for Randall 2020

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...

Inspirational Award news – Lewis

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...

Scholarship News – Joe

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...

ANNOUNCEMENT – 2020 Scholarship and Inspirational Award Honours

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...

Essex Police Choir and Band donation

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...

Season finale – Lewis

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...

Latest news on GoKarter Lewis

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...

Maldon Mud Race Presentation Evening

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...

Elodie’s forthcoming concert at the Maldon United Reform Church – 12/9/2019

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...

Elodie and her sister perform at Rock up for Randall

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...

Essex Police Choir and Band Concert, St Luke’s Church, Tiptree – 19/10/2019

The Essex Police Choir and Essex Police Band have nominated the DRF as one of the joint beneficiaries from the proceeds of their 30th Anniversary concert.  Its being held on Saturday 19th October at St Luke's Church, Tiptree CO5 0SU....

“Rock up for Randall” 2019 was a huge success

Now that the dust has settled on last weekend's Rock Up For Randall, we would like to officially thank everyone who contributed to the days success. Hopefully the following statement does just that..... RUFR 2019 Thankfully the sun shone this...

Latest news on Triathlete Warwick

10th August 2019

Warwick has had an interesting few weeks with training and racing.   He told us recently that "I’ve been putting up some good numbers at local park runs taking my first ever 1st at Bedgebury.   I’ve also been doing a few...

Announcement – Inspirational Award – Xanthe Goodman

14th July 2019

The DRF are delighted to announce a new beneficiary of an Inspirational Award. We’d like to introduce you to Xanthe Goodman, a young lady who is passionate about horses, their welfare, and the intriguing game of Polocrosse.  For the uninitiated,...

Latest news on our triathlete Warwick

Sunday 7th July and on a slightly damp, overcast morning 52 runners set off from the Uckfield Rugby Club for the annual Uckfield Lions and Uckfield Runners 10K Run in aid of Prostate Cancer. The course took a route through...

Elodie’s news – A Medley of Mendelssohn

This year's scholar, talented violinist Elodie, recently performed a solo violin concerto as part of the Colne Philharmonic Orchestra at Witham Town Hall. Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto is his last large orchestral work.  It forms an important part of the...

Latest news on Go-Karter Lewis

30th June 2019

Lewis has continued to love his karting and this month he achieved a comfortable 2nd place in the Evo Cup and the Jenson Cup he came 1st. The 2019 season, finishes in November, culminating in a presentation evening in December. ...

East London Cabbies Outing 2019

20th June 2019

Watch this space for details of route and timings.  Our army of volunteers will be out in the next few days armed with balloons for you to decorate your house frontage and give our guests from East London a warm...

Scholarship news – Elodie

9th June 2019

The Chineke! Foundation was established in 2015 to provide career opportunities to young Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) classical musicians in the UK and Europe. Chineke!’s motto is: ‘Championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music’. The organisation aims to...