Latest News and Events

ANNOUNCEMENT – 2026 Scholarships and Inspirational Awards

23rd February 2026

This year, the Trustees were overwhelmed with several excellent applications for the David Randall Foundation Scholarship, and have decided to award one Scholarship and five Inspirational Awards. So, as is traditional on David's birthday, and in no particular order, this year's...

Scholarship News – Olly

3rd February 2026

Olly has written to the DRF with details of his latest achievements. “I have just returned from the Australian Open in Melbourne, and am pleased to let you know that I won the men’s doubles tournament there with my doubles...

Scholar Sarah, her two sisters and DRF Ambassador Meinir at St Helenas Hospice

16th December 2025

What a collaboration! Scholar Sarah, playing with her sisters and DRF Ambassador Meinir for the residents at @sthelenahospice St Helenas said:- "The sound of music floated through the hospice as three very talented young musicians played for patients and families this...

Scholarship News – Sarah

Sarah recently performed Gabriel's Oboe as part of the Brentwood Imperial Youth Band's Christmas Concert. Please visit this link to listen - its very moving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yikx8mvOtPw

Scholarship News – Sarah

20th November 2025

Sarah, our Flautist and Oboist, has been in touch with her lastest news. " I have been quite busy recently. At the Essex Youth Orchestra, we are preparing for the Christmas concert which is themed as music written by John...

Liam Ball – The Gentleman Magician

19th November 2025

The DRF are immensely grateful to Liam Ball for putting on a superb magic show at Drapers Farm Sports Club last Saturday. It was very well attended and raised in excess of £600 for the DRF. Thanks Liam, you are...

Sue Randall Attends “Pride of Essex” Awards on Behalf of the DRF

17th October 2025

We’re delighted to share that Sue Randall recently attended the Pride of Essex award ceremony, where the DRF was nominated for a Community Champion Award. As part of the event, the DRF also received a cheque for £50 in recognition...

Collaboration with the Helen Rollason Charity

13th October 2025

This year the DRF has been working with Helen Rollason Cancer Charity and funded "Find Your Creative Flow" workshops as part of their support services. The videos and feedback are from their latest workshops info below: "Find Your Creative Flow"...

Charity Ball fund-raising update

1st October 2025

The DRF are absolutely delighted to share that the recent charity ball hosted by 3 Diamond Fridge and Tipi Hire raised a fantastic £12,838. Amazing effort by all involved, and staggering generosity from all those who attended. This will benefit...

DRF Charity Ball – hosted by 3 Diamond Events

21st September 2025

It was a fabulous night in a wonderful setting. Almost 200 guests, great food and entertainment, and many thousands of pounds raised for our charity. So many people to thank. Particular mention to the Maldon Young Farmers for staffing the...

Scholarship News – Sarah

Heartfelt congratulations to Sarah who has passed her Grade 5 Music Theory exam with Distinction.

Scholarship News – Sarah

10th September 2025

Sarah wrote to the DRF recently to share some her recent achievements. Getting into the Essex Youth Orchestra and the Essex Young Symphony Wind Orchestra is a huge achievement. Clearly the audition went really well, and they must have seen...

Final Total from this year’s “Rock up for Randall”

4th September 2025

Over £9,800 Raised at Rock Up For Randall A Brilliant Day for a Brilliant Cause We’re absolutely thrilled to share that this year’s Rock Up For Randall, held on Sunday 24th August, raised a fantastic £9,810.82 for the David Randall...

An incredible “Rock up for Randall” 2025

28th August 2025

And that’s a wrap on Rock Up for Randall 2025! What an incredible day – thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. A special shout-out to our brilliant volunteers who worked tirelessly, the fantastic bands who kept...

“Rock up for Randall” – Dog Show

13th July 2025

As part of the family fun day at this year's "Rock up for Randall" event we are running a Dog Show. Has your pooch got what it takes to steal the show? Categories 1. Best Crossbread 2. Precious pups (under...

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...