Latest News and Events

Scholarship applications

11th July 2017

Over the summer, have a think about the talented young people you know. Are they demonstrating exceptional passion and dedication in pursuing their ambitions in music or sport but are being held back by financial constraints? Consider letting them know...

Iron Man Challenge Looms

10th July 2017

John has sent us an update on his progress towards the Iron Man Challenge he is competing in at Bolton on 16th July: Less than a week to go now and I’m tapering off the training to hopefully be fresh...

Rhianna’s Swim across the English Channel

2nd July 2017

Former Plume Academy student Rhianna Preece(16) is swimming the Channel, as part of a six person relay team this August. Through this she is hoping to raise awareness and funds for two charities: -The David Randall Foundation and The Daniel...

On the Catwalk – Disability Fashion Week

Disability Fashion Week was founded in 2016, by Jordan, one of our applicants. He is passionate about fashion and design, and wants to revolutionise the way people see fashion. The fashion world is for everyone, even the disabled, and he...

Emma’s Brother

You may recall that the brother of our first ever applicant was fund-raising for the DRF in her memory and we are delighted to announce that he has raised in excess of £3000, in conjuction with his employer Ecclastical Insurance...

Well done to Monty and Tilly

16th June 2017

Two young Felsted Pre-Prep pupils ran the Steeple Bumpstead 3k on Sunday! Huge congratulations to them for completing the course in such hot and humid conditions. In the process they have raised over £100 for DRF. Well done. A huge...

Mole Class Mums are Marvellous

12th June 2017

Felted Pre-Prep School’s marvellous Mole Class mums have been busy baking to raise funds for DRF. At their cake sale today, pupils, parents and staff had a huge array of cakes to choose from, and thanks to the generosity of...

Quiz Success

2nd June 2017

A small select few competed in Jamie Lauder’s inaugural quiz at Drapers. Many thanks to all who supported. A magnificent £137 was raised for DRF.

Thanks to the Maldon Mud Race Organising Committee

17th May 2017

The 2017 Maldon Mud Race on 7th May was a fantasitc success and the weather held! Many of our Ambassadors and Trustees were in attendance cheering on the participants, and we are grateful to the organising commitee for their continuous...

Emma – our very first applicant

It is with great sadness that we recently learnt of the death of our very first applicant Emma. Emma’s parents said ” This charity has enabled us as a family to enjoy a number of events with Emma over the...

Tour de Tendring update

Congratulations go to Rob Howlett on completing the 60 mile cycle ride “Tour de Tendring” on 14th May. His efforts raised in excess of £350 for the DRF. This will make a real difference to an applicant and their family....

Maldon Mud Race

20th April 2017

Delighted to announce that the DRF has been chosen as one of the nominated charities for this year’s world famous Maldon Mud Race. It is a testament to David’s stamina and determination that he completed the Maldon Mud Race, raising...

Old Friends

18th April 2017

We were contacted recently by one of David’s old uni friends letting us know about his upcoming wedding and asking if it would be ok to make a donation via “Wedding Favours”. Of course we agreed to this wonderful gesture....

Scholarship News

11th April 2017

Training and competition updates for our two 2017 scholars can be found on this link:- http://davidrandallfoundation.org/apply

Maldon CAMRA Beer Festival

We are very grateful to the Maldon CAMRA for supporting our charity this year. Over four days a large amount of our ambassadors manned our stall and coerced festival goers into entering a raffle, doing a quiz and bidding on...

Maldon Beer Festival news update

3rd April 2017

http://www.essexlive.news/maldon-camra-beer-and-cider-festival-reveal-drinks-list/story-30221832-detail/story.html

Going where the sun shines brightly……

1st April 2017

DRF Bear on holiday in Madeira with the Elliots. Wish we were there too!

Rob’s “Tour de Tendring”

28th March 2017

Yet another of our fabulous supporters, Rob Howlett, is preparing to cycle 60 miles in aid of the DRF. We wish Rob every success. If you would like to support him in his quest please visit this link. https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/roberthowlett1#.WLsYxfiTdqA.facebook

Hilary is pure gold

Our friend at Chelmsford Golf Club, Hilary, recently celebrated her golden wedding anniversary. She and her husband asked family and friends to donate money to the DRF in lieu of anniversary presents, and we are eternally grateful for the wonderful...

Fantastic fund-raising by Purleigh WI

15th March 2017

A couple of our Trustees had a wonderful time visiting the Purleigh Women’s Institute last week. We were delighted to receive a cheque for £600 that the ladies had raised from a range of fund-raising including a concert by the...

Maldon Beer Festival

We hope that many of our supporters will visit the Maldon Beer Festival that runs this year from Wednesday 5th April to Saturday 8th April, in the Utility Hall at Plume School. The festival organisers have nominated our charity to...

Music to our ears

6th March 2017

Our brilliant friends at Felsted School performed a music concert last week and held a collection for us afterwards that raised a fabulous £400. Then, one of the parents Christopher Rowe agreed to double the amount with his own fantastic...

Iron Man John is training hard

5th March 2017

Arkle’s friend John Wrintmore is in training for an Iron Man challenge in Bolton on 16th July. John is looking to raise funds for DRF and is putting himself through a rigorous regime including 5.30am swims. We wish John all...

Hilary’s Golden Gift

Hilary Beck, the Chelmsford Ladies Golf Club Captain, who helped raise over £5,000 for us last year, is celebrating her golden wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks time, and has asked her guests to donate to DRF rather than...

Beer Drinkers wanted

We are delighted to have been selected as the charity for this year’s Maldon Beer Festival which takes place at the Plume School between Wednesday 5th April and Saturday 8th April. We will have a stand at the festival but...

More global coverage!

5th February 2017

More fantastic global coverage yesterday via the Premier League. We are so lucky to have such great supporters. https://www.facebook.com/David-Randall-Foundation-551111431595192/