Ellis Jones Solicitors partners with BOWRA Foundation

Ellis Jones Solicitors, based in Ringwood, has teamed up with BOWRA Foundation, a charity that supports people recovering from strokes and brain injuries.

Founded by Mark Bowra MBE, a former Royal Marines officer who suffered a major stroke in 2014, the foundation provides practical tools and activities to aid recovery and promote independence.

Ellis Jones Solicitors partner Lauren Day and Mark Bowra from the BOWRA Foundation try their hand at bowls. (Image: Corin Messer)

Lauren Day, partner and head of dispute resolution at Ellis Jones, said: "It is a privilege to support such an inspirational charity that makes such a difference to those recovering from stroke and brain injury.

"The work of Mark and the foundation allows survivors to regain their independence, improve their confidence and be able to live full and rewarding lives.

"Signing this new partnership formalises our longstanding commitment to the foundation and will help it to develop so it can provide vital support to even more people."

The BOWRA Foundation delivers support through "BOWRA Bags," which are filled with essential aids for people in the early stages of recovery.

The charity also offers adaptive activities including golf, cycling, bowls and kayaking, as well as a veterans' programme designed to bring together former Armed Forces personnel who have suffered brain injuries.

Under the three-year partnership, Ellis Jones will provide a set amount of free legal advice to the foundation as well as discounted rates for any additional services, alongside ongoing fundraising efforts.

The scheme is particularly meaningful for Ms Day, who has served as a trustee of the BOWRA Foundation since 2020.

Ellis Jones Solicitors partner Lauren Day, third from the left, tries her hand at bowls watched by Mark Bowra from the BOWRA Foundation, third from the right, and members of the charity. (Image: Corin Messer)

Sue Mosley, CEO of the BOWRA Foundation, said: "This partnership represents an important step forward BOWRA Foundation.

"The support from Ellis Jones Solicitors will not only strengthen our fundraising efforts but also provide valuable professional expertise that will help us continue developing and expanding the support we offer to our beneficiaries.

"Access to legal advice and services will help ensure the Foundation can continue to grow sustainably while focusing on what matters most – supporting those recovering from brain injury.

"We look forward to our continued success in helping to empower those recovering from brain injury, now with support from Ellis Jones Solicitors."

Ellis Jones Solicitors is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and supports numerous charitable and community projects.

The firm is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and holds the Gold Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award.