Volunteer Vacancy – Battle Scars Trustee

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A survivor-led charity in Leeds is looking for new trustees who have lived experience of self-harm. The role involves attending meetings, providing insights for charity growth, and helping with marketing and funding strategies. No prior trustee experience is required. Join to make a meaningful contribution to a misunderstood area of mental health.

Benefits

Board-level experience

Supportive environment

Leadership development

Qualifications

• No previous trustee or board experience is required.
• We welcome diverse candidates including those from minority ethnic communities.

Responsibilities

• Attend trustee meetings every 6-8 weeks.
• Provide insight and ideas for charity growth.
• Help with specific areas like marketing, funding, or strategy.

Skills

Lived experience of self-harm

Marketing

Business strategy

Fundraising and income generation

Leadership and governance

Digital and social media

Job description

Battle Scars

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

Job Description

Battle Scars is a self-harm specific national charity based in South Leeds supporting people of all ages and genders affected by self-harm.

We’re looking for new trustees who have lived experience of self-harm and want 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.

What’s involved?

• Attend trustee meetings every 6-8 weeks on a Tuesday (in person at our premises in South Leeds) – some prep work required
• Provide insight, ideas and oversight into charity growth
• Help with specific areas like marketing, funding or strategy (as per your skillset)
• Support our values and amplify our voice
• Get involved with other charity business depending on your interests and availability
• No previous trustee or board experience is required.

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive board. We especially encourage applications from:

• People from minority ethnic communities
• LGBTQIA+ individuals
• People with disabilities
• People from outside the charity sector

We particularly welcome people with skills or experience in:

• Marketing (especially from the private sector)
• Business strategy
• Fundraising and income generation
• Leadership and governance
• Digital and social media

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.

Use your experience for good

We value lived experience; It’s not a barrier — it’s a strength. We need people who truly “get it”.

Grow your skills

Being a trustee offers board-level experience, exposure to charity governance, and leadership development — valuable in any career.

Supportive environment

You’ll be part of a welcoming, understanding team. Mental health challenges aren’t just accepted — they’re respected.

Other benefits to you

• Board-level experience (great for your CV/career)
• Be part of something that truly understands self-harm
• Learn how a charity works behind the scenes
• Grow networks in mental health, social care, and voluntary sectors
• Channel your experience into something meaningful
• Have a purpose and make an important contribution
• Gain marketing/fundraising/strategy experience in a governance context

If you’re interested, please contact our founder and CEO, Jenny [e-mail] 07468 491578 for an informal chat about trusteeship and Battle Scars, and arrange to meet some of the trustees.