We are an independent feminist organisation offering a women only safe space and specialist support for women and girls in Leeds who have been affected by sexual violence of any kind at any time in their lives and need our support. Nearly half the survivors we speak to are adult survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). We are trans inclusive.
Read MoreYou can reach us through our freephone, text, email and face to face listening support services, and we also provide advocacy and counselling services.
Read More“Honestly, I cannot express how much this charity saved me, saved my job, my relationship and helped me back on a road of self belief.”
Read MoreCall us free and confidentially on 0808 802 3344
Mondays 6pm to 8pm*
Tuesdays 8pm to 11pm
Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm*
Thursdays 8pm to 11pm
Fridays 6pm to 8pm
Sundays 2pm to 5pm*
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*Face to face emotional support sessions also available
There are a number of ways you can support us through volunteering – become a helpline volunteer answering calls and adminstering the day to day running of the helpline, or behind the scenes through governance, admin, marketing and fundraising.
VolunteerIf you can spare some money to help us deliver our service there are a number of ways to do it. Please find out more here.
Donate NowSelf-care tips on how to take time out when affected by media coverage of sexual violence.
Read MoreYour next steps and choices. There is no time limit on which to report a rape or sexual assault to the police.
Read MoreHow our services can be accessed by women who require an interpreter.
Read MoreSARSVL is currently recruiting for three paid positions within our staff team. If you are interested in working in an organisation to support women and girls who have been affected by rape or sexual violence, then download the application packs below. Both posts are open to women-only (EA 2010 9 (1)). Fundraising Co-ordinator (1 post) – £17,782-£23,709 p.a.
Read MoreCouncillor Eileen Taylor, the new Lord Mayor of Leeds has selected SARSVL as her Chosen Charity of the year. SARSVL provides specialist, free and confidential support services to women and girls who have been affected by child sexual abuse, rape and all forms of sexual violence at any time in their lives. These include a dedicated helpline,
Read MoreIn January this year, we were pleased to receive funding allowing us to extend our Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy Service to 16 and 17 year old young women. This service offers emotional and practical support for women who may have already reported to the police or who wish to explore reporting. We work with young women to
Read MoreThis survey will help us find out what difference our support has made to you since you were in contact with us. Your feedback will help us to improve our services, report to our funders and fundraise in the future.
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