Support RASASC on Giving Tuesday

There are several ways you can support RASASC this Giving Tuesday

Today, Tuesday 29 November, is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to doing good and celebrating the work done by charities.


RASASC is the only organisation in Surrey supporting all survivors of rape and sexual abuse. We support everyone, however you identify, over the age of 13 through our helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor and counselling services.


We have been operating for 30 years, after staff at a sexual health clinic identified the need for a specialist service in the area.


What we do

In 2021/22 we provided:

  • 4,068 free counselling sessions
  • Support for 767 clients through our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service
  • Advice and support for 1,083 callers to our confidential helpline


All our services are free and non-judgemental. To find out more about our services and how to get in touch, visit our get support page.


How you can support us

RASASC was established in 1992, making this year our 30th year!


You could help us mark our anniversary by taking on a fundraising challenge for our 30th birthday – do 30 things and aim to raise £30 towards our work, it’s that simple! Or check out our events page for how to get a place in an organised event, plus ideas for organising your own event.


There are also several other ways you can support us, from eBay to the Guildford Community Lottery and shopping at Co-op – there are lots of easy ways you can get involved with supporting RASASC!


Volunteer for us

We have an incredible team of volunteers who support our work, from our helpline, our counselling service, our trustees and those that help out at events. Visit our website to view our current volunteering opportunities and get involved.


Donate

We really couldn’t do it without the generosity of our supporters so a huge thank you to all those who have supported us.


However, demand for our services has grown whilst opportunities for funding are becoming increasingly more difficult. If you would like to make a donation in support of our work, you can help to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse across Surrey as they rebuild their lives.


This Giving Tuesday, support RASASC in our vital work, and you will be helping survivors of rape and sexual abuse across Surrey. Thank you

by Kate Whitaker 17 January 2025
We’re delighted at the adoption of all 20 recommendations from the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
by Kate Whitaker 8 January 2025
Thank you for all your generous donations to our 2024 Christmas Appeal
by Kate Whitaker 23 December 2024
We’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our supporters, partners and volunteers for their ongoing support this year. Some of our key achievements in 2024 include: Delivering counselling to 934 people, supporting 1,248 ISVA clients and taking 1,094 calls on our helpline Securing a £110,000 three year grant from Children in Need for our Youth Counselling Service Speaking to over 450 secondary school pupils across Surrey in bespoke workshops and assemblies An incredible £30,060 raised through our Charity of the Year partnership with Burhill Golf Club Amazing supporter Kristen , who ran an incredible three half marathons in three consecutive days Attending Pride in Surrey , and talking to everyone there about what we do, including the Mayor of Guildford Being invited along to Freshers Week at The University of Surrey to chat with students and staff Hosting a visit by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey who donated £6,000 towards our work Attending a charity golf day held by Surrey Golfbags Charity Golf Society, which raised an incredible £16,200 Being invited to be part of the panel for the Surrey Soroptimist’s conference ‘Is Surrey Safe for Women?’ Securing grants of £10,000 from NEXT towards our counselling services, and £500 from TKMaxx and Homesense Foundation Having an amazing team of 10 runners in the London Landmarks Half Marathon – including our own CEO Daisy - who raised a fantastic £5,000 between them Our very own Fundraising Manager Helen, who took on the Brighton and Hove Triathlon in September, and raised nearly £600 Receiving a donation from the High Sheriff of Surrey of £4,000 for our Youth Counselling work Being nominated by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey for two tickets to the Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, which allowed us to treat two of our long serving staff and volunteers What an incredible year. We are always humbled and grateful for the lengths supporters go to to raise money to support our work with survivors of rape and sexual abuse across Surrey. None of this would be possible without your support, so thank you We'd like to wish all of our supporters, volunteers, staff and partners a happy and healthy new year, and we look forward to working with you more in 2025.
by Kate Whitaker 20 December 2024
Our office is closed over Christmas. Here are details of support services if you need help
by Kate Whitaker 2 December 2024
RASASC's X account will close on 6 December 2024
by Kate Whitaker 5 November 2024
A huge thank you to all of our hardworking trustees this Trustees' Week
by Kate Whitaker 18 October 2024
Our telephone helpline will be closing on Thursday, 12 December 2024
by Kate Whitaker 1 October 2024
Thank you to the Golfbags Charity Golf Society, who raised an incredible £16,200 for RASASC!
by Kate Whitaker 27 August 2024
Our Fundraising Manager Helen, is taking on her first ever triathlon for RASASC!
by Kate Whitaker 24 April 2024
Fantastic supporter Kristin is taking on three half marathons in three days for RASASC!
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