Rooprai Spinal Trust has been selected for support by one of England’s largest chambers after being recommended by one of their barristers.
It has been named charity partner by Exchange Chambers until 2026.
Andy Uttridge said: “I am delighted that we have been chosen after being shortlisted in the summer. We visited Exchange to give a presentation to their charity committee after being recommended to them by one of our supporters.
“Establishing partnerships like this one are not only financially beneficial, but they also help raise awareness of the work we do with those affected by spinal cord injuries. We know first-hand how life can change in a blink of an eye and it’s vital that anyone in this situation knows there is help available.”
The first fundraising event organised by Exchange Chambers for RST will be a black-tie dinner next week in Manchester for 300 invited guests. Andy and Marrianne have been invited to talk to guests and will share a video outlining the work of the charity.
RST’s physio scholarship programme continues to expand around England and currently supports individuals to access five specialist centres in across the country.
“The support from Exchange will not only help us maintain that support but we hope it will help us expand with an additional centre in 2025. Having a growing number of trusted physio partners in different areas will make accessing physio easier for those we support.”
“Exchange have been incredibly friendly and excited to work with us. We’ve invited their charity team to one of the centres we work with, The Rehab Physio, to try some of the technology and equipment available and show them how their support can really make a difference.”
Exchange Chambers, with chambers in Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, has a new charity partner every two years. They raised around £55,000 for their last partner.
Jonathan I’Anson, Exchange Chambers CEO, said: “We are delighted to be supporting RST as our charity partner for the next two years. An entirely voluntary charity, RST sponsors individuals paralysed by spinal cord injury to access much-needed neuro-physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes.
“As a full-service barristers’ Chambers, one of our areas of specialism is complex personal injury work. Our barristers and staff are very aware of the life-changing impact of spinal cord injury and the need to shine a light on the importance of post paralysis support.”
