Scar Cover Up Freedom Fund

09/05/2025

*Important SCUFF Announcement*
Following much deliberation, the SCUFF trustees have decided that for the long term health of the charity, all of SCUFF’s operations will need to be paused for at least the next 6 months

This is due to a variety of factors, mainly:
- Staff grant funding not being renewed, meaning there is nobody: processing applications; running our social media accounts, website, and other marketing; fundraising, and applying for grants; being the overall CEO of the charity
- Problems with regaining access to accounts lost following Jess’ passing
- Difficulties with collating information to submit the charity's financial reports
- Challenges with recruiting, and retaining, active trustees

During SCUFF’s pause, the plan is to work through the backlog of administration and paperwork that is required for SCUFF to continue to be a registered charity, recruit more trustees to help SCUFF resume activities as soon as possible, and review how SCUFF will operate in the future, to avoid a situation like this ever occurring again.

We understand that this announcement will not be what many of you were hoping to hear, but we are indebted to anyone who has ever given in any way to SCUFF, and appreciate your continued support through this difficult time 🩵

We’ve put together some potential FAQs below, but if you have other questions, you can comment them here and we’ll do our best to answer what we can.

FAQ:
Q: I’m on the waiting list for tattoo funding, what does this mean for me?
A: All applicants who are already on our list will keep their current position on the waiting list for when SCUFF resumes. However, it is possible that waiting times may be longer than anticipated depending on the situation when SCUFF starts funding tattoos again

Q: How do I get in contact with SCUFF?
A: The best way to contact us is either by emailing [email protected] or by messaging our socials, but please be aware that response times may vary as our socials are not being actively monitored by staff members

Q: How can I help SCUFF?
A: You can volunteer to be a trustee! We'll be sharing exact details of the trustee role soon so keep an eye on our socials for those

22/01/2025

Many of us can get weighed down during the winter months. The shorter days and decreased sunlight can make us feel pretty low. This quote reminds us that if you keep on pushing and trying, you will thrive and shine eventually 🩵
-Abbie

13/01/2025

It can be easy to get wrapped up in your own head when dealing with mental health problems. The mind can be very convincing and filled with mean lies. This paragraph can help to remind you that you are not the darkness in your mind. Even though it can feel like it, the pain you're feeling will not last forever. You will always be more than your mental illness 🩵
-Abbie

07/01/2025

This quote is great to remind ourselves to be proud of every single achievement we make behind closed doors. Others may not see it but if anything, that makes it an even stronger win.
This quote can also remind us to never judge a book by it's cover. You have no idea what's going on inside just because of a shiny or tattered covering.
-Abbie

01/01/2025

🎉Happy New Year!🎉
May your coming year be one full of self-care, kindness, and peace 🩵

25/12/2024

🎄Merry Christmas!🎄
In whatever way you're choosing to spend today, may it be filled with love and joy 😊🩵

24/12/2024

Whatever your plans, and whatever happens, please don't forget to take care of yourself this Christmas 🩵🎄

23/12/2024

📖 How to foster a peaceful Christmas 📖
Christmas is unique to everyone. No matter how you plan to celebrate (or not), it’s important to prioritise your peace of mind.

This blog offers four ways to foster a peaceful Christmas, helping you let go of the anxieties and pressures often associated with the season.

To read the new blog post, please follow the link below:
scuffcharity.org.uk/how-to-foster-a-peaceful-christmas

Christmas is unique to everyone. No matter how you plan to celebrate (or not), it’s important to prioritise your peace of mind. This blog offers four ways to foster a peaceful Christmas, helping you let go of the anxieties and pressures often associated with the season.

22/12/2024

The social pressures of the festive season are oh. so. real. But turning down an invite to a Christmas party you actually don’t want to go to could be the best thing for your mental health.

A new study has revealed politely saying ‘no’ to unwanted invitations during the holiday season has a bigger positive impact than dragging yourself to countless get-togethers you may not want to attend in the first place.

The research, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, found that more than three-quarters (77%) of those surveyed accept invitations to gatherings they don’t want to attend out of fear of being judged for declining.

However, scientists found that friends and family not only don’t care about rejected invitations as much as people think they do, but saying “no” more often can also be beneficial in avoiding burnout.

So don’t be afraid to turn down invitations here and there. But, keep in mind that spending time with others is how relationships develop, so don’t decline every invitation.

Source: Yahoo Life

20/12/2024

Whilst Christmas can be a joyful time, it can also be an extremely difficult time. If you're struggling please reach out to the helplines below for free, non-judgemental support.

You're not alone and we're all really, really glad you're still here 🩵

Please call 111 for non-emergency medical help and 999 for emergencies.

Helplines:
Samaritans - 24/7 listening and support to people in times of need.
Call: 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/

Shout - Confidential, anonymous text support service.
Text SHOUT to 85258
https://giveusashout.org/get-help/

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de - 24/7 confidential support and practical advice for if you are having thoughts of su***de or are concerned for a young person who might be.
Call: 08000 684 141
Text: 07860 039967
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-HOPELINE247/

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline - Open 10:00-22:00 every day.
Call: 0800 0119 100
https://switchboard.lgbt/

NHS urgent mental health helpline: First Response - 24/7 Crisis Service offers support for people experiencing a mental health crisis who live in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale, or Craven
Call: 0800 952 1181
https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/services/first-response/
https://www.nhs.uk/.../find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

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17/12/2024

Practising gratitude has many benefits including reduced stress, better sleep, higher life satisfaction, and healthier relationships! 🩵

It's important to remember:
• Practising gratitude is not about forcing positive emotions which can lead to toxic positivity.
• It is not telling yourself others have it worse.
• It is not stating how you "should feel" or "should not feel."
• It is not having to be grateful 24/7.
• It is aiming to acknowledge the good in your life.
• It is a self soothing practice.
• It is a helpful shift in your mind set.
• It is valuing kindness you give and receive.

-Abbie

13/12/2024

📨️ New Email Addresses! 📨️
Thank you for your patience whilst we battled with technical issues, we now have emails again!

They're all the same addresses as before except it's '.org.uk' rather than '.org.uk'

This comes alongside our website also being back online with a new URL: scuffcharity.org.uk