ChildrensBurnsTrust

We are issuing an urgent appeal to parents and carers following a worrying 55% increase in hot water bottle burns to children. Burns and scalds to children in the first eight months of 2024 increased by 55% compared with the same period in 2023. cbtrust.org.uk/news-stories/c…

Burned at just three years old, India lives with scars that could have been prevented. Sharing stories like hers helps families understand how quickly accidents happen. 👉 Read India’s story: cbtrust.org.uk/news-stories/a… #ChildrensBurnsTrust #SurvivorStories

10,164 children were burned or scalded in 2025 and admitted to Specialist Burns Services across the UK. 📊 View the full infographic: cbtrust.org.uk/burns-and-scal… @DansFund4Burns @KPFoundation @minifirstaiduk @CAPTcharity #burnprevention #burnawareness

Sam, Lou and Bec are running the Brighton & Hove 10K on 12 April to support Children’s Burns Trust. Please support them if you can 💙 Sam: 2026brightonandhove10k.enthuse.com/pf/sam-gander-… Lou: 2026brightonandhove10k.enthuse.com/pf/lou-rogers Bec: 2026brightonandhove10k.enthuse.com/pf/bec-seaman #childrensburnstrust

On 5 April 2026, Marko and Bryony will run the Birmingham Running Festival for Children’s Burns Trust. Bryony: justgiving.com/page/bryony-fa… Marko: justgiving.com/page/marko-clo… #childrensburnstrust #burnprevention #fundraising

A Day in the Life of a Consultant Burns Surgeon 💙 Meet Liz Chipp, Consultant Burns Surgeon and Children’s Burns Trust Ambassador, as she shares the realities of specialist burn care. Read more: cbtrust.org.uk/news-stories/ #ChildrensBurnsTrust #BurnCare

Today on #InternationalWomensDay we recognise the strength and compassion of the women supporting children impacted by burn injuries. From mums and carers to healthcare professionals and volunteers, your dedication makes a lasting difference. Thank you 💙 #ChildrensBurnsTrust

During Update Your Will Week 2026, consider remembering Children’s Burns Trust. A gift in your Will helps fund burn prevention, urgent financial support for families and burn support services. Learn more: cbtrust.org.uk/get-involved/d… #childrensburnstrust #updateyourwillweek

Make sure everyone knows the quickest way out, keep exits clear and practise escape routes together. Planning ahead helps protect lives, especially in homes with children. 🔗 firekills.campaign.gov.uk 🔗 cbtrust.org.uk/get-informed/ #FireEscapePlan #FireKills #BurnPrevention

Never leave cooking unattended, keep children away from hobs and double check appliances are switched off. Learn more about fire prevention at home: 🔗 firekills.campaign.gov.uk 🔗 cbtrust.org.uk/get-informed/ #FireKills #FirePrevention #BurnPrevention #ChildSafety #HomeSafety

You are around 11 times more likely to die in a house fire without a working smoke alarm. Having alarms in more places can make a life-saving difference, especially in homes with children. 🔗 firekills.campaign.gov.uk 🔗 cbtrust.org.uk/get-informed/ #FireKills #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives

A Day in the Life of a Burns Occupational Therapist 💙 Meet Janine Evans, a Burns OT and Children’s Burns Trust Ambassador with over 20 years’ experience supporting children through rehabilitation after burn injuries. 👉 cbtrust.org.uk/news-stories/a… #BurnAwareness

🏃‍♀️ We have just 2 places left for the Brighton and Hove 10k. Run for a great cause and help reduce life-changing burn injuries. 👉 Get in touch: cbtrust.org.uk/contact-us/ #BrightonAndHove10k #RunForCharity #ChildrensBurnsTrust #BurnPrevention

🚨 Support the call to ban indoor pyrotechnics. Fireworks and sparklers used indoors have caused devastating fires and severe burn injuries, especially to children. 👉 Sign and share: secure.avaaz.org/community_peti… #BurnPrevention #ChildrensBurnsTrust

A Day in the Life of a Burns Nurse 💙 Meet Sue Boasman, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Children’s Burns Trust Ambassador, who has spent nearly 30 years caring for children with burn injuries. Read her story: cbtrust.org.uk/news-stories/a… #BurnAwareness #25YearsOfCBT

Welcome to our new Ambassador, Janine Evans. Janine is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting people recovering from burn injuries. 👉 cbtrust.org.uk/about/people/ #ChildrensBurnsTrust #Ambassador #BurnAwareness #25YearsOfCBT

Wishing you a joyful festive season 🎄 Thank you to our community for your kindness and support. Your generosity helps support burn injured children and their families, and raise awareness that prevents life changing injuries. #ChildrensBurnsTrust #BeBurnsAware #FestiveSeason

We are so glad to see the Rockin Games Cart bringing smiles and moments of fun to children on the Paediatric Burns Unit. Thank you to @cwpluscharity for sharing this update. 💛 Resources like this offer comfort and distraction when it is needed most. #ChildrensBurnsTrust

Last Thursday we brought together Ambassadors, burn survivors, families, Trustees and partner charities at the Royal College of Surgeons to celebrate our 25 year anniversary. #ChildrensBurnsTrust @KPFoundation @CAPTcharity @DansFund4Burns @RoSPA @BritishBurn

Our Silent Auction is now open! 🎉 To mark 25 years of the Children’s Burns Trust, bid on luxury prizes and unique experiences. Every winning bid helps support children and families affected by burns. 👉 superstarsauctions.com/cbt25yearanniv… #ChildrensBurnsTrust #25YearsOfCBT #Fundraising

Thank you to our amazing ambassadors, burn survivor Rosie-May & her mum Ellie, for bravely sharing their story after Rosie-May was hit by a stray firework. Your courage is raising vital awareness about firework safety and the lifelong impact burns can have cbtrust.org.uk/get-informed/c…