Today is the first anniversary of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton and, at Exceed Worldwide, we wish to mark the occasion by expressing our thanks to Sir Bobby for supporting our work in Cambodia through the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.

Sir Bobby was renowned as a great footballer and a great humanitarian and support from the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation has helped Exceed to contribute to his vision of enabling people affected by war and conflict to enjoy healthy, fulfilled and empowered lives.

Speaking about Sir Bobby, Sisary Kheng, Cambodia Country Director, Exceed Worldwide said,’ I had the honour of presenting Exceed’s work to Sir Bobby and Lady Norma at the Foundation’s UK office in February 2020. His gentleness, vision for humanity and interest in supporting people in conflict-affected communities amazed me and, to mark the anniversary of his passing and his legacy, I would like to pledge Exceed’s ongoing commitment to support and provide new opportunities for people with disabilities in Cambodia.’

SBCF Trustee Jane Bateman (left) with Exceed’s Sisary Kheng (right) and a client in Phnom Penh.

In May 2024 Exceed unveiled a memorial to commemorate Sir Bobby’s life at our centre in Phnom Penh, at an event attended by Exceed CEO Carson Harte, HM British Ambassador to Cambodia, Dominic Williams, and Jane Bateman, Trustee of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.

SBCF Trustee Jane Bateman with Exceed CEO Carson Harte, British Ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams and Exceed staff.

This memorial will be an enduring reminder of Sir Bobby for Exceed staff, students and patients, but the most important element of his legacy will be the high quality services Exceed continues to provide for people who need prosthetic and orthotic support. Sir Bobby and the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation are playing a significant role in enabling us to deliver these services to people with disabilities across Cambodia.