BPA HAVE ALWAYS SUPPORTED LOCAL CHARITIES CHOSEN FROM WITHIN OUR BCP COMMUNITY.

THE INDEPENDENT CHARITY'S MISSON IS TO INSPIRE THE UNRELENTING PERSUIT OF RECOVERY FROM STROKE AND BRAIN INJURY, HELPING THEM REBUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE, THROUGH PRACTICAL HELP AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES ALONGSIDE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY.

In 2014, Mark Bowra was at the pinnacle of his career - a decorated officer in the UK Special Forces, he had tested himself in some of the most arduous environments. Life was frantic and dangerous, but it was what he had joined up to do. In the space of a few minutes all that was about to change. Mark suffered a major stroke whilst driving back from London that would lead him to be hospitalised for over a year.

With the help of his family, friends and some very supportive charities including Help for Heroes, Mark is now back on his feet again with a greater determination to help others who may be similarly affected.

In 2016 and 2017, Mark was selected to take part in the Invictus Games, winning medals in swimming. Since then, he has dedicated himself to helping others.

Mark established the Bowra Foundation in 2019, to inspire resilience amongst people suffering from neurological disorders through practical help and physical challenges alongside members of the Armed Forces community.