Battle Scars self-harm support charity

Battle Scars self-harm support charity We're a 100% survivor-led and run registered charity supporting anybody affected by self-harm

At Battle Scars, support starts with acceptance.No assessments, no criteria and no pressure to tell your story.You choos...
08/06/2026

At Battle Scars, support starts with acceptance.
No assessments, no criteria and no pressure to tell your story.
You choose how you engage, at your own pace, for as long as you need. Our lived experience team is here to offer understanding, connection and a safe space to breathe. For more information click: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/i-self-harm.html

Our volunteers tell us they choose Battle Scars because:• they want to use their lived experience to help others• they v...
07/06/2026

Our volunteers tell us they choose Battle Scars because:
• they want to use their lived experience to help others
• they value honesty, acceptance and non judgement
• they want to be part of a supportive community
• they believe in survivor led support
• they want to grow, learn and contribute
We’re grateful for every single one of them.

To find out more about Battle Scars volunteers click: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/volunteer.html

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering with Battle Scars, Volunteer Week is the perfect time to reach out.We’re looki...
06/06/2026

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering with Battle Scars, Volunteer Week is the perfect time to reach out.
We’re looking for people with lived or living experience of self-harm who want to support others, build community and help create safe, accepting spaces.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

For more info about becoming a Battle Scars volunteer click: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/volunteer.html

One of the most meaningful things about Battle Scars is that many of our volunteers began as service users. They know wh...
04/06/2026

One of the most meaningful things about Battle Scars is that many of our volunteers began as service users. They know what it feels like to walk through the door for the first time. They know how powerful peer support can be. And now they’re helping others feel that same safety and connection.

Battle Scars volunteers are the best! For more information click: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/volunteer.html

Our volunteers support Battle Scars in so many ways:• facilitating peer support groups• helping run the FRESH phone serv...
03/06/2026

Our volunteers support Battle Scars in so many ways:
• facilitating peer support groups
• helping run the FRESH phone service
• supporting training delivery
• raising awareness at events
• helping at the Onward Hub

For more info click: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/volunteer.html

What makes Battle Scars volunteers so special?They’ve been there. Their lived or living experience of self-harm means th...
02/06/2026

What makes Battle Scars volunteers so special?
They’ve been there. Their lived or living experience of self-harm means they offer support that is grounded in honesty, empathy and real understanding. This is what makes our peer support model so effective — and so needed.
Battle Scars' volunteers are special. For more info click: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/volunteer.html

01/06/2026

Battle Scars' Rainbow Collective meets in Onward House, Leeds, alternate Wednesdays - 10th & 24th June

It’s Volunteer Week — and we want to start by saying a huge thank you.Our volunteers are the heart of Battle Scars.They ...
01/06/2026

It’s Volunteer Week — and we want to start by saying a huge thank you.
Our volunteers are the heart of Battle Scars.
They bring lived experience, empathy and strength to every group, every call, every conversation.
We simply couldn’t do this without you.
For more info click https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/volunteer.html

Address

Onward Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub, Onward House, Millshaw Park Way
Leeds, UK
LS11 0LS

Opening Hours

Mon 9 30-4
Tue to Fri 8-4

Telephone

+447410380747

Website

https://www.instagram.com/battlescars_sh/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/b

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