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The Scar Free Foundation is the only medical research charity dedicated to reducing the impact of scarring today, while working towards a future free from scars.

Since 1999, we’ve invested over £50 million in UK research that’s changing lives worldwide.

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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.

We know how scars change lives

In the UK, around 20 million people live with scars and for five million, those scars are life-changing. 

Scarring can happen to anyone and can lead to lifelong trauma, surgery, and treatment – but scars remains under-researched and underfunded. 

About scarring 

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Three people wearing name badges stand together smiling in front of a wall with text about stories.

We improve care now and for the future

We unite leading clinicians, scientists, and people with lived experience, to understand scars, improve treatments, and reduce the lifelong physical and emotional impact of scarring. 

Our research

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Join our mission & change lives

With your support, we can raise vital funds, accelerate research, and help prevent scars limiting lives.

Let’s deliver breakthroughs to the people who need them most, faster.

How you can help

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Our Ambassadors

Our Ambassadors and their lived experiences are at the heart of everything we do.

Their insights shape our research strategy, ensuring we focus on the areas where people affected by scarring need support most.

Meet our Ambassadors

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The Scar Free Foundation Summer Reception 2026: a collage of pictures from the evening, including Dr Mary Keeling, Olivia Hartrick Plastic Surgery Registrar, Dr Beck Richardson, and Charlotte Coates

Summer Reception unites Scar Free community to celebrate future of healing

An evening of inspiring conversations, pioneering research, and a powerful reminder of what funding can make possible.

Read: Summer Reception unites Scar Free community to celebrate future of healing
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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.

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