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Our Governance

Break the Silence is governed by a dedicated board of trustees responsible for the charity’s strategic direction and compliance. Trustees act in the best interests of the charity and are committed to high standards of care, diligence, and accountability.

The board upholds all legal requirements under OSCR and Companies House, ensuring compliance with charity and company law, fundraising regulation, and public transparency.

A structured induction programme supports new trustees, with ongoing training delivered to ensure informed governance and effective stewardship. Trustees meet regularly to oversee strategy and risk management.

Break the Silence is a living wage accredited, Disability Confident, and Fair Work First employer. We maintain business continuity and data protection plans in compliance with ICO guidance and hold Cyber Essentials Assurance certification.

Trustee Annual Report & Accounts 2025/26
Trustee Annual Report & Accounts 2024/25
Trustee Annual Report & Accounts 2023/24

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Meet our Board

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Break The Silence are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy policy explains how we will use information we collect, or that is provided to us. Break The Silence endeavour to provide a high quality service.  However, should you wish to make a complaint, the tab below outlines our complaints process.

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Break the Silence is a registered Scottish charity that provides free, professional counselling to survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

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Address: Break the Silence, 26 Portland Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 2EB.

Call Us: 01563 559 558
Email Us: info@breakthesilence.org.uk

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