Supporting a better future for people with visible difference

Welcome to the VTCT Foundation

We are an independent charitable foundation working to improve the lives of those living with a visible difference. This means people who might have a scar, mark, or condition on their face or body that makes them look different. This can be something they are born with (congenital) or something that occurs or develops during their life.

We have funded a wide range of basic science, clinical research and service provision. We also host and support a network of individuals and organisations in the field called The Appearance Collective, with the aim of fostering better collaboration, reducing duplication and increasing impact.

The VTCT Foundation is now closed to further applications.

The VTCT Foundation was established in 2014 following a one-off gift from VTCT, a specialist awarding and assessment organisation offering vocational and technical qualifications in a range of service sectors.

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What We Fund

Appearance Collective

What’s Happening

Research ReportsAdvancing psychological support for ethnic minority communities with visible difference
27 March 2026

Advancing psychological support for ethnic minority communities with visible difference

Advancing psychological support for ethnic minority communities with visible difference   A report is launched by Dr Nicola Stock from the Centre for Appearance Research, entitled "Advancing psychological support for ethnic…
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EventsSAVE THE DATE! VTCT Foundation Showcase Event: 16th July 2026
26 March 2026

SAVE THE DATE! VTCT Foundation Showcase Event: 16th July 2026

VTCT Foundation Showcase Event: 16th July 2026 SAVE THE DATE! 16th July 2026 VTCT Foundation Showcase A day to share and celebrate projects that have been funded through the VTCT…
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EventsEmpower and Equip Webinar: 23rd February 2026
26 March 2026

Empower and Equip Webinar: 23rd February 2026

Empower and Equip Webinar: 23rd February 2026 If you missed our Empower and Equip Webinar, you can access the recording and presentations here: Empower & Equip Webinar Recording Presentation on…
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As stated in our governing document our charitable objects are for the public benefit and are specifically restricted to the following:.

  1. The advancement of education, research and the public dissemination of knowledge in:
    a) the art and technology of health and beauty therapy;
    b) the skills and knowledge required for other vocational employments including those in the well-being, public and service industries;
    c) the impact and treatment of physical disfigurement and all kindred arts and sciences.
  2. The relief of sickness or poor health caused by physical disfigurement and the assistance of those with physical disfigurements, and their families and carers, to overcome any social, physical, psychological, emotional or other disadvantage.