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Two researchers in white coats and purple gloves working together in a laboratory setting with equipment and monitors.
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Smiling attendees at The Scar Free Foundation's second community event, in association with Royal British Veteran's Enterprise. Six people stand in a line in front of a Ministry of Defence banner and a Scar Free Foundation banner. From left to right: Anna Bratu, Ben Gallagher, Steve Hammond, an attendee Veteran, Kristina Stiles, Richard Nudge

Our second Community Event, in association with Royal British Veterans Enterprise, takes place in Kent

Hosted at the RBVE Community Centre in Aylesford, Kent, the event formed part of our growing Community Event programme.

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Smiling attendees at The Scar Free Foundation's second community event, in association with Royal British Veteran's Enterprise. Six people stand in a line in front of a Ministry of Defence banner and a Scar Free Foundation banner. From left to right: Anna Bratu, Ben Gallagher, Steve Hammond, an attendee Veteran, Kristina Stiles, Richard Nudge

Our second Community Event, in association with Royal British Veterans Enterprise, takes place in Kent

Hosted at the RBVE Community Centre in Aylesford, Kent, the event formed part of our growing Community Event programme.

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A collage of The Scar Free Foundation's funded researchers, including Major Harry Claireaux, Naeim Maiman, Janet Lord, Amber Young, Arooj Qaiser, and Liam Grover.

The Scar Free Foundation passes the Association of Medical Research Charities 2025 Expert Review Audit

Achievement recognises our commitment to funding research through a fair, independent and rigorous review process, helping ensure we invest in the highest-quality research.

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Professor Janet Lord wears a black top and grey cardigan as she sits at a desk covered in research equipment. Janet smiles at the camera.

Scar Free Foundation-funded research on laser treatment for burn scars published in Nature Portfolio

Published findings from the SMOOTH team reveal how laser therapy improves scarring and how timing impacts treatment.

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Professor Amber Young stands inside a laboratory wearing a white lab coat. Amber has shoulder length red hair, a fringe, and wears black glasses. She discusses something with a seated colleague. He also wears black glasses, has short grey hair, and wears a white laboratory coat too.

Applications now open for the 2026 Amber Young Burns Research Fellowship

Made possible through Professor Amber Young’s legacy, this £20,000 Fellowship supports the next generation of burns researchers to improve care for children and young people affected by burns.

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On the left, Kristina Stiles wears a white top and glasses as she smiles at the camera holding a copy of her book 'Oops family burns', an education resource aimed at minimising domestic burns and scalds which was part funded by The Scar Free Foundation. On the right, Ben Gallagher, a British Army Special Forces Veteran, stands on a stoney path among mountains, grass and trees and smiles at the camera. Ben wears a grey walking outfit and red backpack.

Registration now open for our second Community Event, in association with Royal British Veterans Enterprise

Everyone is welcome at the second of our free, informal Community Events, featuring a talk from renowned British Army and UK Special Forces Veteran, Ben Gallagher.

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Hemani wears a blue jumpsuit and is attached to a skydive instructor wearing a parachute. They sail through the sky at 12,000 feet and there are patchwork green fields far below them and blue sky and clouds above them.

Scar Free Trustee’s skydive lands thousands for research

Scar Free Trustee and Ambassador Dr Hemani Modasia-Shah completed a fundraising skydive, shortly after supporting the first ever Scar Free Foundation Community Event. Image credit: Go Skydive

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