The people who make it all happen
The incredible businesses and individuals whose generosity makes the Bell & Bear Summer Festival possible.
GraphCentric builds intelligent data platforms that help businesses make smarter decisions - putting the right information in the right hands, at the right time. Their technology connects people, applications and AI across a shared body of business knowledge, so organisations can move faster without losing control of what matters. We're proud to have them as our headline sponsor this year.


Oak Wealth Planning is a Milton Keynes-based financial advisory firm dedicated to helping you make confident, informed decisions at every stage of life. Whether you're planning for retirement, protecting what matters most, getting on the property ladder or growing your wealth - Rob Jordan and the team take the time to understand your goals and build a plan around them.
With whole-of-market research, innovative technology and a genuinely personal approach, Rob and the team go beyond the numbers. They're proud to be authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, giving you the peace of mind that your finances are in safe hands.
Clarity. Confidence. Your future.
Souls Coaches has been getting people where they need to go since 1923. This family-owned, Olney-based coach hire company offers everything from airport transfers and corporate travel to school trips, UK tours and Christmas party transport - with a fleet ranging from 16 to 100 seats.
Over a century of reliability, and still going strong. We're delighted to have them on board.

A huge thank you to Maddi & Richard for their incredibly generous sponsorship this year - we couldn't do it without you.
Every barrel on tap this weekend has a name behind it. A huge thank you to our barrel sponsors - your contribution keeps the festival flowing.
From painting and wallpapering to coving, laminate flooring, flat pack assembly, garden fencing, shed re-felting and exterior wood treatment - Mark Sale turns his hand to it all.
No job too big or small, and every job finished to the highest standard. Fully insured and happy to provide a free, no obligation quote.
Run by Callum and Jodie out of The Bell & Bear itself, The Village Kitchen serves honest, home-cooked food with heart.
From legendary Sunday roasts and full English breakfasts to themed evening menus - the menu changes, but the quality never does. Pop in on the weekend or book ahead via WhatsApp.
Shipped Studio is the digital agency behind this very website. They build custom-coded websites, handle technical SEO, and run marketing campaigns for small businesses across Milton Keynes and beyond.
No templates, no vague promises - just fast, effective digital work for businesses with something worth saying.
Based in Olney, EduCare HR Solutions provides compassionate, people-first HR support to schools, early years providers, care settings and growing SMEs.
From safer recruitment and staff wellbeing to policy development and compliance - they believe the heart of every organisation is its people, and they're here to help it beat stronger.
Thank you to Judith - your support is greatly appreciated and helps make this festival happen.
Thank you to The Brock Family - your support is greatly appreciated and helps make this festival happen.
Thank you to The Knight Family - your support is greatly appreciated and helps make this festival happen.
Thank you to The Hartshorn Family - your support is greatly appreciated and helps make this festival happen.