The following grants have been issued by the Foundation: Mathew               13          Bristol                              Kick Boxing              £135 Duncan               14 [...]

 Dickie along with our Trustees would like to offer our thanks to the officials,players and supporters of the club for their invitation to visit them on the 6th Sept.for their fun day event. Some of the events on the day will stay with me for a long time, firstly the Lancashire style hot pot served [...]

  Many tributes will no doubt be paid to a great footballer and football manager and to a wonderful man. Additionally, the Dickie Bird Foundation will remember Sir Bobby as a Founding Patron of the Foundation in 2004 and for the support and friendship he gave to Dickie in its formation.   “The world has [...]

 Hi Les             Hope everyone is well. Just to let you know Daniel returned back home today, after a week in Leicester competing at the Special Olympics National Summer Games, winning a Silver medal in Dressage, a Bronze medal in Working Trails Test, and a 4th place ribbon for his Horse-Care and Knowledge.

 These are the latest grants issued by the Foundation. Josh              15           Huddersfield             Football                £400.00 Hai                   8           Brighton [...]

 A full size bronze statue of Dickie by Barnsley sculptor Graham Ibbeson, will be unveiled at the rear of St Mary’s Garden in Barnsley. This is near to where Dickie lived as a child. ‘Dickie’, as he is universally known throughout the world, was acknowledged to be the world’s best umpire and this status will [...]

 Daniel Hudson was awarded a grant from the Dickie Bird Foundation, to help with his clothing and equipment in riding for the disabled. His mum Shirley dropped me a email on Daniel’s progress. Hi Les             Hope everyone keeping well, just to keep you informed as to what Daniel as been doing, on the 30th [...]

 10 year old Ira Perrier has gained selection to the Sussex under13 basketball squad. Ira still in year 5 at his school, while most of his Sussex team mates are in year 8, he is the smallest member of the squad making his achievement all the more remarkable. Playing for his team last year, Ira [...]

    In 2004, The Dickie Bird Foundation gave one of its first grants to a young man, Andrew Yoxall, who wanted to be a jockey.   Andrew’s mum had applied to the Foundation for assistance with the cost of clothing and equipment for Andrew to pursue his dream of becoming a jockey. Soon afterwards [...]

 All the following have been offered grants from the Foundation. Name                  Age      Area                                      Sport                  Grant Lisle       [...]