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About Us

Our Aims

The Mitchell Powell Foundation was set up in April 2022 with the aim to continue the legacy of Mitch’s charity work.

Our Aims

To help the families of young people who are faced with life-changing health conditions and to provide support to grieving families.

British Heart Foundation

Mitchell was awarded the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Charity Fundraiser of the Year’ award in 2013.

Mitchell's Work

Mitchell worked tirelessly to support, fundraise and signpost a variety of charities whilst living with a congenital heart condition.

His Legacy

We intend to continue to raise awareness and support the various charities that Mitchell was passionate about. Together we will continue the legacy of his charity work and support to local people.

1994-2021

Mitchell Powell

Mitchell Powell from waun wen, Swansea, was born with a heart condition and had more than 20 operations throughout his life – including open heart surgery at the age of five. He tragically passed away while undergoing double valve heart surgery in 2021.

February 2nd 2021

Mitchell sadly passed away at Bristol Heart Institute while undergoing heart surgery. Mitchell was a beloved, dedicated charity fundraiser and avid football fan and sadly tragically died during double heart …

Mitchell Powell foundation

About Mitchell

Fundraising

Mitchell raised tens of thousands of pounds during his life even though he was battling his own heart condition. He would always find a way to help others and would do everything he could to support local people going through hard times.

His love for football

Mitchell loved football and despite not being able to play himself he constantly supported his favourite teams and helped his local team.

His family

Mitchell Powell family and friends

His Legacy

The Mitchell Powell Foundation was set up in April 2022 with the aim to continue the legacy of Mitch’s charity work

Charity - Celebrity - Football Match

Continuing his legacy...

Gallery

Pictures from our fundraising efforts in the community and celebrity soccer day.
James Arthur, Dan Osbourne, Calum Best and a number of local sporting icons such as James Hook, Paul James and Lee Trundle will played at the match at The Gnoll, Neath in memory of Mitchell.