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...

Read Clinical Lead, Melanie Fieldhouse’s article: “Why January Can Feel Hard and How to Look After Your Mental Wellbeing” Click to open article

Our loyal supporter Lynn braves the freezing cold sea on New Year’s Day each year to take part in a Polar Plunge and raise funds for Break the Silence. This year she generated an amazing £240 contribution – a sign of hugely generous contributions from people straight after...

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...