Our Partners

Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre

Established in 1982 as a confidential helpline created by local women, Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre has grown into a specialist sexual violence organisation working across Cambridgeshire. It provides free, confidential services for women and girls who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or sexual violence, no matter when it happened. Its work includes emotional support, counselling, advocacy and group work, alongside campaigning and awareness raising.

Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse (CARA)

CARA was established in 1989 as Colchester Rape Crisis Line and has developed into a specialist organisation working with adults, young people and children of all genders who have experienced sexual violence or child sexual abuse. From its base in Colchester and outreach locations across Essex, CARA provides independent specialist services, promotes survivors' rights and works to improve understanding of sexual violence and abuse.

Peterborough Rape Crisis Care Group

Peterborough Rape Crisis Care Group was established in 1983 to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental service for people affected by rape and sexual violence. Today it works across Peterborough, Fenland, Huntingdonshire and Bedfordshire, providing specialist emotional support, advocacy and group work for survivors and those affected by their experiences.

SERICC – Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service

SERICC's roots date back to 1981, when a group of women in Thurrock came together to challenge sexual violence and create specialist services for survivors. Its first telephone helpline opened in 1984. Today SERICC provides independent specialist sexual violence and abuse services across South and West Essex, including counselling, advocacy, children and young people's services, prevention work and practical information.

Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis

Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis was re-established in 2011 to restore specialist rape and sexual abuse provision in South East Essex. It provides services for adults and children who have been directly or indirectly affected by sexual violence, working across Southend-on-Sea, Castle Point and Rochford. Its specialist offer includes advocacy, therapy, children and young people's services, wellbeing and empowerment groups, outreach and professional training.