We are an independent feminist organisation offering a women only safe space and specialist support for any 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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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.
VolunteerMake a regular online donation or choose from our Amazon Wishlist, find information about the Lord Mayor’s Chosen Charity, our Winter Giving Campaign or how to send us a cheque… there are many ways to financially support SARSVL 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 MoreThe date for Just One Day for this Mayoral Year is Friday 15 May 2020 and this year’s Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Eileen Taylor, has chosen us – Support After Rape and Sexual Violence, Leeds – as her charity. If you would like to take part in Just One Day you can find out
Read More2020 marks our tenth year of delivering specialist rape crisis services to women and girls in Leeds. Councillor Eileen Taylor selected SARSVL as her Chosen Charity for her year in office as Lord Mayor of Leeds. We invite you to join us for a celebration of our first decade as we look to the future to
Read MoreWe are looking for a Volunteer Complementary Therapist, Massage Therapist or Body Therapist to support women who are accessing our Counselling service in recovery from sexual violence. To apply for the role you will be: Qualified and accredited/ registered Complementary Therapist,
Read MorePlease help us to improve the service we offer to women and girls by providing your feedback about your experience. If you have used any of our Helpline services please take the time to complete this form . The form is anonymous, takes about 5 mins to complete. You can tell us as much or as little as you want.
Your call should be answered immediately during our opening times, unless we’re on another call. If we’re closed or on another call you can leave us a message and we’ll call you back.