Recent events have drawn much needed attention to the alarming prominence of issues surrounding sexual intimidation and violence within our society. On average in the UK, one in four women and one in six men have experienced sexual violence. 15% of girls and 5% of boys have experienced sexual violence by the time they are sixteen. It is painfully clear that there is a need for change on both personal and institutional levels. Integral to these changes is recognition of the survivors of such unacceptable acts of violence. We must listen to, support and learn from the victims of acts of sexual abuse in order to fuel future positive change.

The Survivor’s Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the UK, with 124 member agencies based in the UK and Ireland providing information, advice, support and therapy to over 80,000 individual survivors each year. The organisation works with victims of all ages and genders, of all forms of sexual violence, abuse and exploitation. Their work centres around the aim of providing an empowering voice to these individuals, who deserve societal recognition and respect.

We will be walking a marathon on the 11th of April, with the aim of raising money for this important cause and standing with the countless individuals who have unfairly fallen victim to these monstrous crimes. Any donation small or large will be appreciated hugely. Thank you.