Volunteering Opportunities at SARAC
We are currently seeking passionate, empathetic individuals to join our incredible team of helpline volunteers. SARAC is a registered charity in Burton on Trent supporting people aged 11 years and over who have been affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives. Picking up the phone to dial our helpline is a big […]
MP Kate Griffiths works with SARAC to raise awareness for International Women’s Day
We are proud to have partnered with MP Kate Griffiths, a survivor of sexual abuse, to shift the shame away from victims. Kate visited us for International Women’s Day and met our fantastic female-led team. We sat down for an honest discussion surrounding Kate’s experiences within the justice system and what needs to change. Following […]
SARAC are pleased to be recruiting for the role of a Board Member to join our board of trustees.
We’re looking for a compassionate individual who supports SARAC’s values and is committed to helping us achieve our goals. Based in Burton, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of people who have suffered sexual abuse, and to be part of our truly incredible team of dedicated staff […]
We work with young people to educate communities about sexual assault and abuse.
Heading up our mission to educate young people and spread awareness about the impact of sexual violence, is SARAC’s Young Person’s Service Lead Caroline Fotheringham. As a part of ourcharity’s mission, Caroline works in educational settings such as schools and colleges in Burton Upon Trent and the surrounding areas, with the aim to use education […]
SARAC awarded with The Queens Award for Voluntary Service
SARAC awarded with The Queens Award for Voluntary Service. For the last 25 years SARAC has been offering support and advice to anyone in the area who has been affected by sexual abuse or rape trauma. Volunteers and professionals have been providing help via a phoneline and through face-to-face therapy sessions, as well as working […]
Welcome to Our New CEO – Catherine Miles
Hello from me I feel deeply privileged to be appointed CEO in August of this year. The SARAC we have today is very different from its humble beginnings of over 20 years ago. Sexual Abuse was very much a taboo subject. One of the founders Valerie Burton and her colleague’ s told us that no […]
SARAC News – Alternative Therapy (Tribal Drumming)
SARAC is proud to always be looking for new, engaging ways of spreading awareness and helping our community and service users. This week we were fortunate enough to obtain funding that allowed us to offer alternative therapy, in the form of a tribal drumming session! We hosted it at the Youth Club at Winshill Neighbourhood […]
New volunteer opportunities with sarac!
We are currently recruiting for volunteer charity ambassadors and are looking for committed, passionate people to be part of a volunteer team to provide support with raising awareness of the charity and assisting with fundraising activities. The role requires a minimum commitment of supporting at least 4 events per year and may include evenings and […]
Pop Up Shop Excitement!
Our first pop-up retail shop at CoCo of Burton took place over the August Bank Holiday, providing opportunities for the local community to connect via music and entertainment! The event provided opportunities for any music lover to come along and browse the wide variety of vinyl and CD’s available, whilst connecting with the community to […]
An Introduction to CoCo of Burton
CoCo of Burton has been created, in part, as a wrap-around service for our clients. As you may already know, we offer helpline and face to face emotional support which is hugely helpful to our clients; but they also need to have opportunities to work on the trauma that can be held in the body. […]