Skip to main content

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS SO PEOPLE CAN THRIVE THROUGH SPORT

OUR STORY

The Michael and Barbara Bell Foundation was created to honour a couple who believed in the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift. Having enjoyed amateur sports themselves, they understood the joy, discipline, and community it brings.

Today, their Foundation continues this mission by providing funding to individuals and organisations across Mole Valley, Reigate, and Banstead to:

  • Expand access to amateur sport and recreational activities
  • Support those experiencing poverty or financial hardship
  • Assist people affected by disability, sickness or poor health

By reducing financial and health-related barriers, we help ensure that everyone — regardless of age, background, or ability — has the opportunity to participate, grow, and thrive.

OUR VALUES

ACCESSIBILITY

Every person deserves the opportunity to participate in sports.

PASSION

A deep love for sports drives everything we do.

COMMUNITY

Stronger communities are built through active participation.

INTEGRITY

A fair, transparent, and straightforward funding process.

EMPOWERMENT

Providing resources that help athletes thrive.

OUR TRUSTEES

The Foundation is overseen by a dedicated group of trustees who ensure that all decisions are made fairly, transparently, and in line with our charitable objectives. They follow a rigorous and ethical grant-making process that includes:

  • Reviewing each application in line with our charitable objects
  • Conducting due diligence to ensure public benefit and alignment with our mission
  • Ensuring decisions are made free of conflict of interest
  • Monitoring and evaluating how grants are used

Our trustees are committed to upholding the legacy of Michael and Barbara Bell through thoughtful, community-centred stewardship.