Following the conviction and sentencing of Michael Kellard, Motorsport UK’s statement on 14 December 2023 (available HERE) committed the organisation to conducting a full review of the matter and consequent actions available to us.    

Motorsport UK confirm that LimeCulture, a UK national safeguarding organisation based in the UK, have been appointed to conduct the review.   

LimeCulture work with frontline professionals, and their organisations, to improve the response to abuse and harm, through a range of training and professional development initiatives, research and consultancy services.   

LimeCulture’s dedicated Sport Unit has a wealth of experience of supporting sport practitioners, Clubs and National and International Governing Bodies to transform their safeguarding provision through our innovative training and development opportunities, case management services, expert consultancy services and independent reviews.    

LimeCulture will be undertaking consultations and focus groups to inform their findings.  If you would like to be considered as a contributor to the review, with specific focus on karting and identifying learnings from the Kellard case, please contact sport@limeculture.co.uk.  

If you have any other safeguarding concerns, please contact safeguarding@motorsportuk.org.