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Motorsport in the UK is built on passion - but it depends on something deeper to survive.
The British Motorsport Trust exists to protect the people, systems and standards that make the sport possible.
WHO WE ARE
For over 40 years, we’ve supported British motorsport by funding the training, equipment and safety infrastructure that underpins every event.
From grassroots clubs to national competition, we work across the UK to ensure motorsport remains safe, accessible and sustainable.
Because when the foundations are strong, he sport can thrive.
WHY WE EXIST
Motorsport pushes limits. That’s what makes it exciting.
But behind every event is a network or people and systems working to manage risk – often unseen, but essential.
Without investment in safety, training and infrastructure:
- Events become harder to run
- Costs rise for competitors and clubs
- Risks increase for everyone involved
We exist to make sure that doesn’t happen.
WHAT WE DO
We invest in safety
From rescue equipment to medical upgrades and trackside infrastructure, we fund the tools that protect lives.
We support the people behind the sport
We invest in training and development for marshals, officials and volunteers – the people who make motorsport possible.
We strengthen grassroots motorsport
We provide grants to clubs and organisers, helping them deliver safe, professional and accessible events.
OUR IMPACT
Our work is visible where it matters most – from grassroots to grandstand across the motorsport ecosystem.
Every grant, every programme, every investment contributes to:
- Safer events
- Better-trained teams
- Stronger, more sustainable clubs
This isn’t abstract support. It’s real, practical impact.
WHO WE SUPPORT
We support the whole motorsport community.
- Competitors competing with confidence
- Volunteers working safely and effectively
- Clubs delivering events across the UK
- Spectators enjoying the sport safely
If you take part in motorsport, our work supports you.
Motorsport doesn’t run on engine alone.
It runs on people – volunteers giving time, organisers making events happen, competitors pushing themselves to the limit.
We’re here to support them all.
Protect the people. Protect the sport.
By supporting the British Motorsport Trust, you’re helping safeguard the future of UK motorsport for generations to come.
The guiding principle of the Trust is to target these grants towards the needs of the sport. All grants are reviewed every year to ensure they remain relevant and enable real progress in helping the rollout of safety programmes and in equipping our community with the training they require.
In 2022, Trustees agreed unanimously to adopt a new working title – the British Motorsport Trust – as part of the organisation’s journey to reach out to the wide spectrum of the British motorsport community. Our organisation consists of eight trustees who represent the very top of British motorsport across multiple professions. Trustees meet once a quarter to assess the latest priorities for the Trust, with Allan Dean-Lewis MBE and Craig Murray acting as General Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
More information on our Trustees can be found below:
TRUSTEES
Managing Director and owner of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems Ltd, the global leading manufacturer of Fire & Safety Equipment for competition vehicles and competitors. A Current Committee Member and past Chairman of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) as well as a keen competitor in historic motorsport.
Chief Executive Officer of Motorsport UK since November 2018. Previously Chief Commercial Officer at World Sailing, Team Sky and the British Olympic Association during London 2012.
Hugh is the former Commercial Director of BAR Honda F1 Team and for ten years was a partner in motorsport engineering firm Prodrive.
He has held further roles in global advertising agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Y&R and Hill & Knowlton.
Retired Bank Manager involved in Motorsport as a Competitor and Licensed Official since the 1970’s. Trustee of the British Motorsport Trust since 2006 and currently Chair of Motorsport UK Rallies Committee, Vice-Chair of Motor Sports Council and a non-executive director of Motorsport UK Board.
Appointed a Trustee as Chair of the Motorsport UK Regional Committee formed by the 14 UK Regional Associations who are responsible for supporting their member clubs, through training and promotion of the sport to enable participation in a safe, fair, fun, inclusive and progressive environment. As an experienced competitor, organiser, official and volunteer Phil recognises the sport needs support in a way that only the British Motorsport Trust can provide.
Neil is a retired Head of Sixth Form, having worked in education for over thirty years and remains involved in motorsport at all levels as an Organiser, Competitor and Official.
He holds appointments as a Motorsport UK Steward, Safety Delegate, Clerk of the Course, Timekeeper and is currently the Chair of Motorsport UK’s Clerks and Stewards Working Group.
Neil is also a Committee Member and Director of his local Forresters Car Club, and has been directly involved with the British Motorsport Trust since 2018 as an independent member of its Awards Panel.
Sandy has been involved in Motorsport for over 40 years, and – now retired from his career in the Motor Industry and Financial Services – has more time to devote to his passion.
He was a director of the Scottish Motor Racing Club for nearly 30 years and Chairman twice and is now an Honorary member.
Sandy sat on Motorsport UK’s Race Committee for 10 years and now represents Scotland both on Motorsport UK Council and its Regional Committee.
OFFICIALS
Secretary to the Trustees since 2001, a post he held until being appointed General Secretary in 2015 having held the Volunteer Officials Training portfolio whilst in full time employment at Motorsport UK between 1998 and 2015. A founding member (and later Vice President) of the FIA Volunteer Officials Commission and a founder Executive Committee member of the FIA Institute, directly involved in promoting the training of volunteer officials worldwide for over 13 years.
Appointed as the Trust's Treasurer in March 2021. A qualified accounted having started his career with EY, gaining broad experience from bookkeeping and accounts preparation through to auditing a wide range of private limited companies, subsidiaries of international groups as well as FTSE100 PLC's and large Pension schemes. Since leaving EY, has held several senior finance roles at companies including Prodrive, Charles Wells and Topgolf. Currently the Finance Director at Motorsport UK.
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Our Trustees thank you for your kind donation.
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