By Soph McCormack-Gow, Trustee at Break the Silence At Break the Silence we are in the middle of redesigning our website, and it has pushed us to look even more closely at what it means to be neurodiversity‑friendly and what accessible design really means in practice.  As...

By Lesley Anne Pratchett, Clinical Lead at Break the Silence  Q1. What exactly does ‘trauma-informed’ mean, and is it really relevant to a GP surgery?  Trauma-informed belongs in every healthcare setting. At its heart, it means slowing down,...

By Sharon Belshaw, CEO – Clinical at Break the Silence Every International Women’s Day, our timelines fill with promises about valuing and protecting women, and those messages really do matter. But after the posts are shared and the events are over, what support is actually...

We are currently recruiting for new trustees to join our board. We celebrate diversity, recognising and valuing different perspectives, experiences, opinions and thoughts which a new board member can bring. We welcome applicants that reflect the community we serve. The role may...

Insights from the Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support Fund 2020 – 2024 Inspiring Scotland’s vision is for a Scotland where everyone lives a happy and healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage. We believe Scotland’s voluntary sector has a transformative effect on the...

In January 2024, BTS successfully achieved BACP service accreditation.  Service accreditation demonstrates that we offer an accountable, ethical, professional and responsive service to clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.  We are delighted to confirm that we have now...

Take on an epic Kiltwalk challenge in 2025 and change lives with every step! Three walk lengths are available: Glasgow – Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April  Aberdeen – Sunday 1st June  Dundee – Sunday 17th August  Edinburgh – Sunday 14th...

Trustee recruitment – Recently, two of our trustees reached their full term of service. We now have vacancies for two people to support the existing Board and staff team in evolving the charity further. The charity welcomes applicants that reflect the diversity of the community...

Reproduced from the original article in the BJM. Sharon Belshaw explores a charity’s work to support those who have experienced childhood sexual trauma, and how abuse trauma may affect women’s experiences of pregnancy Break the Silence is a charity based in...

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce Break the Silence as the 2024 Business Excellence Award Winner. The award serves as a testament to Break the Silence’s exceptional achievements and its enduring commitment to excellence. Claire Baird, CEO of Ayrshire...