News and Events

News on grants and donations appear on their respective pages.

The Foundation holds a local Annual Dinner to include live entertainment and an auction.

The funds raised are donated to young people, clubs and sporting organisations to allow them to pursue a wide range of activities. Adam Little (Boxing), "Tash" Gardener (National Sprinter), Shelly Woods (Paralympic Beijing), Donna's Dream House (Funding for Sick Children's Appropriate Activities), Highfurlong School (3 disabled students funded for outdoor pursuits), Blackpool Swimming Club (training for coaches), Wrea Green Junior Cricket, are just a few of the young people and sporting organisations that have received grants from The Foundation.

Richard Wilson's parents (left) with MC Mike King at the sports dinner

Current Events

For news and details of current events being held by The Foundation please visit our Facebook page on:

www.facebook.com/RJWilsonSportsFoundation

To make your reservation for the Annual Dinner, please send your name and those of any guests, with a cheque made out to: "The Richard J Wilson Sports Foundation" and forward to:

"The Meades",
Dubside,
Wrea Green,
Preston.
PR4 2WQ.

Please note that this is a very popular event and tickets sell out extremely quickly.

Note: Any vegetarian meals required must be indicated when the booking is made.

Derek Lancaster with co-founders Lyndsay and Alan Greening (Centre) with and Helen Jones

Louise Day with Helen & Catherine Rawcliffe

Graham Lloyd (ex Lancashire & England Cricketer), Helen Jones, Graham Kelly (Former Chief Executive of the FA) and Mike KIng (MC for the evening)