Our Team

SARAC is a specialist charity for sexual abuse and rape, offering emotional support services for those who have been affected by the traumas caused by sexual abuse and/or rape, and the associated issues.

The services are confidential, and are offered for those who are 11 years of age or older, and who are seeking support – survivors, families, partners, carers and friends – regardless of gender, sexuality, race, disability, or political and religious opinion.

Our main office is in Burton upon Trent. It offers helpline support services and face-to-face, one-to-one support.

Young Persons’ Services Team

This team works in schools, youth clubs and other settings to reduce the risk of harm and exploitation and provide one-to-one emotional support for those who have been affected.

Our Young Person’s Service currently offers support in term-time only, working within schools and educations settings to deliver vital emotional wellbeing support to people between the ages of 11-18.

Adult Services Team

Our adult services team work to handle new referrals and allocate service users to helpline support staff and counsellors. On some occasion there may be need for signposting to alternative organisations which our team can support with also.

Our Adult Service Coordinator will often be your first point of contact when a referral is completed online, and we will look to arrange a call directly with you to explore the information shared at the point of referral.

Management Team

Our Senior Leadership Team oversee the planning, development and implementation of services and pathways.

As CEO, Caroline plays a vital part in sustainability for the organisation as well as spreading the word and work of SARAC throughout the community. Stevie oversee’s the running of the service and explores new avenues for clients and service users, while Alix ensure’s the counselling and therapy offer continues to meet the needs of our clients.

Office and Outreach Team

Gemma and Sandra work in supporting the running of day-to-day needs within the SARAC office. They support with policy updates, admin, house-keeping, health and safety and board secretary duties.

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We have a team dedicated working within the South Asian community, whilst bringing partnerships and practise together with a regular our Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity forum.

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Our team continuously recruit 16-18 year old volunteers to become official Young Ambassadors, who will co-deliver SARAC’s education to their community group – becoming the young voice of changes around sexual violence within their peer setting.

Board of Trustees

SARAC is a charity and has a Board of Trustees, who are local professionals from a broad range of industry sectors, who offer their skills and experience to help SARAC achieve its aims and objectives. SARAC is governed by the Trustees of the charity who meet monthly to oversee the organisation’s governance and strategic direction.

To learn about the governance structure of SARAC, including information about the Board of Trustees, organisational structure, policies, etc., please contact us.