Supporting charities

Each year, the incoming president of the BPAA selects a charity or organisation that will be supported by our sports and social activities. See below for details of the current charities the BPAA are proudly supporting.

Penny Brohn - Cancel wellbeing for everyone

Penny Brohn

Based in a grade ll-listed building set in four acres of beautifully maintained gardens on the outskirts of Bristol, Penny Brohn UK is a cancer health and wellbeing charity. They help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering everybody with cancer a choice of personalised cancer care. All free, safe and backed by research.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, going through cancer treatment, adjusting to life after treatment or living with a terminal diagnosis, Penny Brohn can give you the tools and support you need to live better with cancer and feel more in control of your life.

Based on over 40 years of experience, they offer a range of ways to learn and experience how simple, evidence-based lifestyle and complementary approaches can help you to feel more resilient and enjoy a better quality of life with cancer.

All of their services are led by their qualified and experienced practitioner team, are free to join, and can be accessed following a simple registration process that can be completed online or with the support of their client support team.

From relaxation sessions and yoga classes, to personal consultations, to wellbeing days and retreats, Penny Brohn offer a range of online and in-person services each week.

Total amount raised for charity since 2014:

£200,305

Years of fundraising success

Over the years we have raised money for a variety of charities which is summarised with the below:

Year 2023
Amount £25,000
Year 2022
Amount £21,595
Year 2020/21
Amount £6,000
Year 2020/21
Amount £6,000
Year 2019
Amount £40,000
Year 2018
Amount £19,950
Year 2017
Amount £12,500
Year 2017
Amount £12,500
Year 2016
Amount £11,250
Year 2016
Amount £11,250
Year 2015
Amount £8,670
Year 2015
Amount £8,670
Year 2014
Amount £8,460
Year 2014
Amount £8,460