FSB Member Stories: Robert Bell, SD Bell & Co. Ltd

FSB Member Story 4 Jul 2022

We joined Robert Bell for a cuppa and a chat about his family-owned business, SD Bell & Co. Ltd, started four generations ago by his great-grandfather. Robert shares how he gets involved with networking and policy through his FSB membership.

Originally founded as a grocery and hardware retail business in 1887 by his great-grandfather Samuel Bell, Robert Bell now runs the family business based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. SD Bell & Co. Ltd is Ireland’s oldest independent tea blender and coffee roaster, with the business supplying to trade as well as serving customers in their 110-seat café.

“For us, the most valuable engagement with FSB is the legal helpline, connection to other businesses, and the PR and advertising opportunities,” said Robert.

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