Contact us +44 1543 222220   enquiries@stanbowleytrust.org

Rona Johnson - Chair

As a founding member of the charity, my involvement stems not only from my acquaintance with Stan during my tenure as a Police Officer but also from working alongside my dear friends Ian and Rebecca Bowley. After 28 years of service, I retired from the Police force.


Married to Mal, we share four adult children, four grandchildren, and a cherished dog. My hobbies include reading, arts and crafts, yoga, skiing, cycling, and spending time in the mountains. I take great pleasure in both organising and participating in the Trust's challenges.


My dedication to CyberKnife technology is profound, and I am committed to making it accessible to everyone in need.

 

Ian Bowley - Charity Coordinator

Hailing from Draycott-In-The-Clay, Staffordshire, I've been happily married to my best friend, Rebecca, for 23 years (2024), and we share an amazing son, Ethan. I am also a proud father to three equally remarkable adult children from a previous marriage, Charlotte, Mathew and Gemma who all contribute to the Charity. My younger brother was Alan "Stan" Bowley, and my younger sister is fellow trustee Pamela.


As a retired police officer, who now runs my own event management company. Beyond charity work, my greatest passion lies in supporting Derby County F.C. I've been a season ticket holder for life, attending games with my father and now with my two sons. My interests also include Formula One, golf, and a variety of other sports.


My enthusiasm for CyberKnife is profound, having witnessed its incredible impact on people's lives. I am confident that soon, anyone in the UK in need of CyberKnife will have access to it.

Pamela Bowley - Secretary

I was born in 1970, being the third & final child, having 2 older brothers, Ian & Alan (Stan) Bowley, we spent all of our childhood in Draycott in the Clay.

Having been married & divorced, twice, my eldest son is from my first marriage, then my middle & youngest are from my second marriage. I only wanted boys, so I was blessed to have 3, each one of them makes me immensely proud and we are very close, after having a difficult journey along the way. I have recently become a grandma for the first time to a beautiful little girl.

I am now happily cohabiting with my partner, who has three wonderful daughters, and living the best possible life we can, Ian & I having experienced losing our brother, Alan, at a young age, which makes you evaluate life, and live every day like it’s your last.

I work in social housing, heading up an Income Team working on debt recovery, where I have worked for the past 14 years, this isn’t just a job for me, I am very lucky to be one of not too many people who is very passionate about the work they do. In addition, I am Secretary at the Stan Bowley Trust, keeping Alan’s legacy alive.

In my spare time I have, I love to travel and take as many quick trips to various places as I can, I read when I have time, but my family is my priority, always has been, & always will be!

Howard Ballantyne - Treasurer

I was born in Huddersfield in 1956, and have one sister, Dianne. My two children are Ian and Amy, and I have a grandson Arthur who is 3 years old (2021)

Having been educated at Bury Grammar school I went onto Manchester Metropolitan University, where I undertook a degree in finance and accounting. Senior school was Bury Grammar school

Did a Degree in Finance and Accounting at Manchester Metropolitan University, and subsequently became a fully chartered accountant in 1988. I worked in a practice for three years before changing jobs, joining the NHS as a senior finance manager.

My life changed in 2005 when I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2005 and then pelvic cancer in 2008, the pelvic cancer being treated by CyberKnife, see my CyberKnife story (Add link to Howard’s story)

I took early retirement from NHS in 2009, since then had several part time business interests including a holiday business in France, Portugal and Italy, a sandwich shop and barbers’ shops.

My hobbies and interests include being a season ticket holder Oldham Athletic, golf and tennis. I am also a keen walker, and I am currently undertaking the South West Coastal path in instalments