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Changing Faces The UK's leading charity for everyone with a mark, scar or condition that makes them look different.

19/10/2026

Our amazing campaigner shares his thoughts on Halloween. 🎃

Every Halloween, we see people using scars, burns and visible differences to make themselves look scary.

When scars or other visible differences are used as a shortcut for something frightening, it can send a message that looking different is something to fear.

So this Halloween, let’s rethink what we find scary.

Be creative and have fun. But let’s not turn someone else’s reality into a costume 💙

What a wonderful day in London for our Changing Faces Confidence Walk!It was so special to come together, celebrate visi...
18/10/2026

What a wonderful day in London for our Changing Faces Confidence Walk!

It was so special to come together, celebrate visible difference, and walk across London as a community.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped raise vital funds.

The Confidence Walk was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when we come together: a more inclusive world where everyone feels they belong. 💛

🎅 Looking for another way to support Changing Faces? Join the Santa Run! 🎄

Every fundraising effort helps us continue our work supporting people with visible differences.

Find out more and sign up for the Santa Run: https://social.changingfaces.org.uk/Hr9vdO

16/10/2026

We’re delighted to be partnering with ISOCLEAN on its Clean Confidence campaign. 💙

As part of the partnership, ISOCLEAN has created a dedicated run of 1,000 ISOSKIN Hypochlorous Sprays (designed to be used as part of an everyday skin-care routine), with 100% of the profits donated to Changing Faces.

"Before I joined Changing Faces, I had really low confidence and self-esteem. Through the support that they gave me, and through incredible opportunities like attending the ISOCLEAN x Changing Faces launch, it's boosted my confidence and made me see that I'm not alone." - Campaigner Crystal.

Together, we want to raise vital funds for our work while encouraging more positive conversations around skin confidence, visible difference and appearance-related wellbeing.

Thank you to the ISOCLEAN team for supporting our community and helping more people discover the support Changing Faces provides.

👉 Find out more: https://iso-clean.co.uk/pages/isoskin-x-changing-faces

*Please note: Changing Faces is supporting this partnership as a charity partner and does not make recommendations about skincare products.

16/10/2026

“Visible differences are often associated with villainy, or portrayed with heavy negative connotations.” - Sophie.

New research from the Centre for Appearance Research (), has found that when people see characters with visible differences portrayed negatively as villains, it can lead to more negative attitudes towards people with visible differences in real life.

This is the first evidence showing that negative media portrayals can directly influence attitudes towards visible difference.

And with Halloween approaching – a time when scars, burns and other visible differences are often used to make characters look frightening, we’re calling for change.

61% of people say they want to see more people with visible differences represented in popular culture.

Sign our petition calling for more nuanced representation of visible differences: https://lnkd.in/eQJpbY2T

15/10/2026

🚨 Our new petition is LIVE: Stop Making Visible Difference The Villain.

We’re asking broadcasters, streamers and casting directors to:

👉 Create more positive, nuanced stories and characters featuring visible difference
👉 Move away from using appearance as a shorthand for villainy or something to fear
👉 Improve data collection so representation can be properly measured and progress tracked

61% of the public say they want to see more people with visible differences represented in popular culture.

It’s time the industry listened.

Sign our petition today: https://action.changingfaces.org.uk/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_content=media-petition

14/10/2026

Meet , a Changing Faces campaigner with burns scarring to his neck, chest and torso due to a hot water accident when he was a baby.

This week, Children’s Burns Trust are asking everyone to . Over 10,000 children were burned or scalded in 2025 and admitted to Specialist Burns Services across the UK.

If you or someone you know have recently experienced a burns injury, and you’re struggling with the emotional impact, find support and community with Changing Faces. Head to the link in bio for more 💙

🚨 Our new petition is LIVE: Stop Making Visible Difference The Villain. New research from the Centre for Appearance Rese...
14/10/2026

🚨 Our new petition is LIVE: Stop Making Visible Difference The Villain.

New research from the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), has found that when people see characters with visible differences portrayed negatively as villains, it can lead to more negative attitudes towards people with visible differences in real life.

This is the first evidence showing that negative media portrayals can directly influence attitudes towards visible difference.

And with Halloween approaching – a time when scars, burns and other visible differences are often used to make characters look frightening, we’re calling for change.

The petition also calls for better data collection on representation to measure progress.

🎬 We’re asking broadcasters, streamers and casting directors to:

👉 Create more positive, nuanced stories and characters featuring visible difference
👉 Move away from using appearance as a shorthand for villainy or something to fear
👉 Improve data collection so representation can be properly measured and progress tracked

61% of the public say they want to see more people with visible differences represented in popular culture.

It’s time the industry listened.

Sign our petition today: https://social.changingfaces.org.uk/vzoUBJ

"Your visible differences will get you noticed, but your personality is what will get you remembered. Find your skill, h...
12/10/2026

"Your visible differences will get you noticed, but your personality is what will get you remembered. Find your skill, hone in, and the fruit of your efforts and hard times will tell your story." - Reuben

It’s and the theme is Honouring Our Communities.

Reuben developed vitiligo when he was four years old. Growing up, it affected his confidence and made him hesitant to try new things.

Today, he's a model, advocate and campaigner using his platform to challenge stereotypes and increase representation:

"My visible difference has set me apart from other models and allowed me to challenge stereotypes, leading to opportunities like Vogue and Vanity Fair. But much more can be done in fashion, and in society as a whole, to increase representation and visibility of differences."

Reuben says embracing his vitiligo has been life-changing, but he knows that journey isn't always easy, especially for men who often feel they have to struggle in silence.

He shares:

“Your visible difference is a strength, not a weakness. Use it to inspire others. Surround yourself with people who support and uplift you. This is important.

“Respect your difference and other people’s differences. Seek knowledge to grow, and always strive to be the best version of yourself. Your journey is unique, and it’s that uniqueness that will make a difference in the world.”

This Black History Month, we're celebrating the communities that create spaces where people with visible differences feel seen, heard and valued.

If you're struggling with the emotional impact of having a visible difference, you don't have to face it alone.

💙 Our Support and Information Line is here for you: 0300 012 0275.

💬 “To any parents of children with visible differences, please consider sharing your story with Changing Faces. It can h...
07/10/2026

💬 “To any parents of children with visible differences, please consider sharing your story with Changing Faces. It can help other parents feel less alone.” - Kate, William’s mum.

When William was born with Treacher Collins syndrome, Kate found comfort in hearing from other families who had been there before her:

"It really helped to know that we're not alone, and that there are other parents and children out there who understand – even if the condition or situation is not exactly the same."

Since then, Kate, William and the family have gained a lot from sharing their story:

"I think it’s important to normalise difference, both inside and outside, and part of that is sharing some of our more ‘invisible’ stories. Each time we share our experiences, we’ve been met with huge support and encouragement in doing so."

Since sharing William's story with us, he has also featured in our Christmas campaign, where he met author, presenter and advocate Jono Lancaster. William has also appeared in "Find Your Fabulous", a children's book by Vie Portland, celebrating difference.

Now, we want to hear from more parents and carers. 💜

Share your experiences of raising a child with a visible difference: the joys, challenges, milestones and the things you wish others understood. Your story could help another family feel less alone and help create greater understanding and representation.

We’d also love to hear from families who have experienced Changing Faces support, from webinars to workshops and 1-1 support.

If you’d like to share your story, get in touch through our webform: https://social.changingfaces.org.uk/PTgo9H

06/10/2026

Meet four-year-old Lola. Lola was born with a strawberry birthmark on her face, and this Halloween, she’s dressing up as a beautiful butterfly 🦋

We wanted to create a little reminder that Halloween can be full of imagination, magic and fun, without using scars, burns or visible differences as part of a costume.

For children like Lola, these aren’t costumes or special effects, and visible differences can’t be wiped away after an evening of trick or treating.

We’ll be launching an important campaign soon, just in time for Halloween. Sign up to our newsletter, through the link in our bio, to learn more. 🍁

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