Bella Cole
In October 2024, Bella, a talented young footballer from Bedford, received a £1,500 grant from The Bedford Future Fund to support her training and travel with the Aston Villa Women’s Academy U15 team, as she pursues her dream of representing England’s U16/17 national team.
Rising Through the Ranks.
Since joining the Aston Villa Women’s Academy U15 team, Bella has continued to impress with her work ethic and technical ability. Balancing school, travel, and training, she has shown exceptional commitment to her development.
Her next ambition is to be re-signed by Aston Villa and earn a place in the England U16/17 national team, continuing her journey towards a professional football career.
Supporting Bedford’s Best.
Bella received a £1,500 grant to help with the costs of training, travel, and tournaments as she develops within the Aston Villa Women’s Academy. She represents exactly the kind of young talent the Bedford Future Fund was created to support — driven, ambitious, and proudly flying the flag for Bedford on the national stage.