Vanessa Bright

Rebuilding lives one step at a time

Fundraising for SARSAS Somerset & Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support
£470
raised of £1,000 target
by 27 supporters
Event: Bath Half Marathon 2022, on 16 October 2022
We support survivors of sexual violence to help them heal and reclaim their lives

Story

Why support SARSAS? It is hard to imagine the extent to which a persons life can be change after experiencing sexual violence. Rape and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact affecting psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Reclaiming life after sexual violence is hard, but SARSAS makes it possible.We provide free specialist 1:1 counselling sessions, group & art therapy, a telephone helpline, webchat & e-support services for anyone who needs support to reclaim their life after sexual violence. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen a rise in people needing support which means an increase in the length of time someone has to wait to receive the help they need and deserve.Every donation we receive means someone on the waiting list will get the help & support they need sooner.

About the charity

We are a sexual violence mental health charity providing support to anyone who has experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.. Our ethos is listening, believing and supporting. We relieve the distress of survivors through the provision of trauma-informed services and resources.

Donation summary

Total raised
£470.00
+ £40.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£470.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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