We are very pleased to announce the launch of our new Counselling Service, which is now open to receiving enquiries and referrals from women aged 18+ who have experienced sexual violence of any kind at any time in their lives. Our new service offers specialist therapeutic support in a women-only space and stands alongside our
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce that we’re now looking for new volunteers to help deliver our advocacy service! Our free-to-access, confidential and face-to-face advocacy service provides women aged 18+ who have been affected by rape and/or sexual violence with information and guidance on a range of practical issues such as physical and mental health, legal processes,
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that we won the public vote to become Sainsbury’s Local in Leeds train station’s official Charity of the Year. The partnership will see staff in the branch holding fundraising events in aid of the charity, hosting bucket collections, and raising awareness of the charity’s services amongst other staff and shoppers.
Read MoreSARSVL is looking for a small cohort of Volunteer Counsellors to join its new Counselling Service! To see 3 clients weekly at our Leeds city centre premises for a minimum of 18 months. Internal line management and continuing professional development (CPD) hours provided. Supervision is external and paid for by SARSVL, with an approved Supervisor.
Read MoreWe need your votes to become charity of the year at Sainsbury’s Leeds Train Station for the second year running! Every vote counts so please take a moment to show your support and encourage your friends and colleagues to vote too. The chosen charity will be announced on 11th July 2016 and if Support After Rape and Sexual Violence Leeds
Read MoreWe’re recruiting our next round of Helpline Volunteers! Our helpline is a much needed service offering support to women and girls who have been affected by rape or sexual violence at any time in their lives. Firstly, check the dates and times of the Selection Evening and training course at the end of this post,
Read MoreAs a charity that is almost entirely run by volunteers, we want to say a huge thank you this Volunteers Week (1st to 12th June) to the incredible people who have gone the extra mile over the years to support the charity and women and girls affected by rape and sexual violence in Leeds. Since
Read MoreAs part of our £2016 for 2016 campaign, Support After Rape and Sexual Violence Leeds is hosting a Clothes Swap at The Brunswick on North Street from 1-5pm on Saturday 14th May. There will be music from some of Leeds’ best female DJs and at £3 entry it is a fun, cheap, sustainable way to
Read MoreClosing date Friday 6th May, 12 noon. Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds (SARSVL) is the professionally recognised Rape Crisis organisation for Leeds, providing independent, confidential support services to women and girls whose lives have been affected by sexual violence of any kind at any time. Our aims include raising awareness and understanding of
Read MoreOur supporters are amazing! They help keep SARSVL running and raise funds that allow us to provide a vital service to women and girls in Leeds. But we know it can sometimes be hard to know where to start when it comes to helping out a charity in need. With this in mind, we’ve put together this handy list
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