Trustee wanted for unique self-harm specific charity
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Battle Scars is a 100% survivor-led and run, fast growing self-harm specific charity working with people of all ages and genders with local, UK-wide and worldwide services.
Why join us
You’ll help shape a rare survivor-led charity supporting those who self-harm — an often misunderstood and underfunded area of mental health.
We value lived experience; it’s not a barrier — it’s a strength. We need people who truly “get it”.
Being a trustee offers board-level experience, exposure to charity governance, and leadership development — valuable in any career.
You’ll be part of a welcoming, understanding team. Mental health challenges aren’t just accepted — they’re respected.
What are we looking for?
Essential
* Easy going
* Able to think out of the box
* Enthusiastic
* Have lived/living experience of self-harm (direct or by supporting a close loved one who self-harms). Our definition of self-harm is any harm done to the body or mind, internal or external, with short or long-term effect.
* Working experience in the corporate sector
Desirable
* Marketing (especially from the private sector)
* HR/staff wellbeing (especially from the private sector)
* Business strategy
* Fundraising and income generation
* Leadership and governance
* Digital and social media
What will you be doing?
We’re looking for one trustee with lived experience of self-harm who wants to help shape a charity that truly understands and supports people who struggle with it.
Battle Scars is a small, survivor-led charity making a big impact across the UK. Our trustees guide our work and help ensure we grow in sustainable, creative, and effective ways.
We are looking for one person with long working experience in the corporate sector, preferably at a managerial level, with marketing or HR skills including responsibility for staff wellbeing.
Location
Shipley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Doncaster, Barnsley, Wakefield
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