The Bell Memorial Home was founded by William Chorley in 1890 originally to help the poor women from Burmondsey and the surrounding areas of London when they retired from service from the Burmondsey Mission.

'The Bell' has been in the caring field for over 110 years up to this present day. It is a Christian based Home and is inter-denominational within the christian faith, and continues to maintain its high reputation for Christian caring to residents.
'The Bell' is a charitable organisation which is governed by a board of appointed Committee members led by the Chairman.