Battle Scars was born from lived experience. In January 2016, one person’s search for help with self-harm grew into a small Facebook support group. The need was clear — and by April that year, we had formed the Battle Scars community group.
We’ve grown quickly ever since. We became a registered charity (CIO) in England and Wales on 6 February 2018, and registered with the Scottish Charity Regulator in April 2023.
From our base in Leeds, West Yorkshire, we run face-to-face services for our local community, virtual services across the UK, and host an active worldwide Facebook group.
Everyone in Battle Scars has personal experience of self-harm — either directly or through supporting a loved one. We work on a genuine peer support model, with everyone supporting everyone within the team.
Email the Battle Scars team here.
Address:
Leeds
LS11 0LS
Phone: 07410 380747:(information & admin line only)
Website: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/
Charity No: SC052466
