Former Changing Faces CEO recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
We are delighted to share the news that our former Chief Executive, Becky Hewitt, has been awarded an OBE as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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Welsh Government becomes the first UK public body to sign our Pledge To Be Seen commitment
Welsh Government has signed up to our Pledge To Be Seen campaign to ensure equal representation for people with visible differences and disfigurements across Wales.
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We welcome tools to protect against online abuse
Our response to Instagram's announcement that they are rolling out new features to prevent users from receiving abusive direct messages.
Our response to the Women & Equalities Select Committee Report on Body Image
Today we warmly welcome the Women & Equalities Select Committee report and recommendations to Government following their inquiry into body image.
Changing Faces announces new CEO
We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Heather Blake as our new Chief Executive. Heather will join Changing Faces on Monday 17 May.
Sleek MakeUP join forces with Changing Faces to challenge outdated stereotypes and beauty standards
Sleek will be featuring three of our campaigners, Amba, Prisha and Tatyana, in their upcoming social media campaigns as part of our Pledge To Be Seen movement.
Becky Hewitt to step down as Changing Faces CEO in Spring 2021
Becky Hewitt explains why she'll be stepping down as CEO and David Clayton, Chair of Trustees, shares plans for a smooth transition to a new CEO.
New research reveals children with visible differences more at risk of loneliness
We're calling on parents, teachers and young people to celebrate difference, after 56% of children with a visible difference say they feel lonely.
New online tool to support people with the mental health and wellbeing impact of having a visible difference
A self-guided online tool called [email protected] will help adults with visible differences manage appearance-related distress and anxiety.
New research reveals two-thirds of men with a visible difference feel embarrassed, worried or afraid because they look different
Changing Faces survey reveals the double challenge facing many men with visible differences, with a quarter saying they feel self-conscious or embarrassed.
Our response to Mental Health and Skin Disease – a report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin
Changing Faces welcomes the report’s recommendation that children and young people with skin conditions should have access to mental health support.
A message about Changing Faces Trustee, Richard Morris
Richard was a much-valued member of our team, write David Clayton, Chair of Trustees and Becky Hewitt, CEO of Changing Faces.