Pride Month: Standing With Every Survivor
This Pride Month, we want to talk about something that doesn’t always get said loudly enough: sexual violence affects LGBTQ+ people at devastating rates, and too many survivors are still facing that door alone. The statistics are stark. 17% of LGBTQ+ people have experienced sexual violence, and gay and bisexual men are more than twice […]
Our First Ever Pearl Ball
Our First Ever Pearl Ball A Night to Remember An evening of celebration, community and meaningful change Almost £9,000 raised For Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Violence We are absolutely over the moon to share that our very first Pearl Ball was an outstanding success, a magical evening that brought our community together and raised […]
Staffordshire Charities Unite for Tri‑Wellbeing Conference Championing Frontline Workforce
Three leading specialist charities — Staffordshire Women’s Aid, Pathway Project and SARAC came together to deliver the first-ever Tri‑Wellbeing Day, a full-day conference dedicated to supporting the wellbeing, resilience, and professional strength of their teams. Hosted at Uttoxeter Race Course, the event brought together all staff and some volunteers working across domestic abuse and sexual […]
From Awareness to Action: Why Sexual Harassment Training Matters More Than Ever
Sexual harassment in the workplace is something many people are aware of, yet far too often it goes unspoken, unchallenged or misunderstood. For some, it’s an uncomfortable joke that crosses a line. For others, it’s repeated behaviour that slowly erodes confidence, safety and wellbeing. And for many, especially those with lived experience of trauma, it […]
SARAC wins Best Customer Service Award!
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that SARAC has won the Best Customer Service Award at the East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Awards! We had a truly fantastic night celebrating alongside so many wonderful local organisations. Representing us on the evening were Caroline Fotheringham (CEO), Murron Seabrook (Young Persons’ Worker), Alix Morris (Young Persons’ Worker), Emma […]
Our New Fundraising Guide is Here!
We’re incredibly excited to share something we’ve been working hard on behind the scenes… our brand new SARAC Fundraising Guide! We’ve had a vision for what this document should look like for a long time and are proud to be sharing it with you now. A big thank you to Sophie at Serrano Media who […]
Respectful Intimacy: Recognising Abuse in LGBTQ+ Connections
This blog aims to shed light on some specific actions and patterns that signal abuse, helping you take the first step toward leaving unsafe situations and forming healthier connections, whether they be in long-term relationships or casual encounters.
Reaching Out to Minority Communities
Reaching Out to Minority Communities SARAC has been awarded a National Lottery Reaching Communities grant of £182, 229, allowing us to pilot a ground-breaking project among marginalised communities in and around Burton. This two-year project will prioritise cultural awareness, trauma-informed care, and inclusivity, with the aim of reaching and supporting survivors of sexual violence who […]
Local College Students Step Up For Survivors
Students at Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) have been getting active to raise money for SARAC. Students at Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) have been getting active to raise money for SARAC. Steps to SARAC, organised by Edward Cole, Grace Calver, Areeba Khalid and Nicky Felthouse, took place in November, and saw BDSC’s […]
SARAC Calls On Government To Act On Child Sexual Abuse Recommendations
SARAC Calls On Government To Act On Child Sexual Abuse Recommendations The IICSA report was published last year and detailed its investigation into child sexual abuse in England and Wales over several decades. It also proposed a package of important recommendations to prevent child sexual abuse, and support any victims in the future. Now, SARAC […]