# SOMERSET AND AVON RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1126682
- **Other names:** BRISTOL RAPE CRISIS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 12, 2008
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1126682


## Contact

- **Address:** PO BOX 2942, BRISTOL
- **Postcode:** BS1 9EU
- **Phone:** 01179299556
- **Email:** info@sarsas.org.uk
- **Website:** www.sarsas.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. To reduce the impact of trauma and empower positive change for people who have experienced any form of sexual violence, however long ago, through the provision of services, support and information. Services are primarily provided to people in Bristol, Somerset and surrounding areas and in recognition that women and girls are disproportionately affected by sexual violence.2. To educate the public about sexual violence and raise awareness of the impacts of rape and sexual abuse on the survivor and wider society.

**Activities:** SARSAS offers a specialist sexual violence support service for survivors of any type of sexual violence at any time in their lives. We do this through running our helpline 0808 801 0456 or 0117 929 8868, telephone and face to face support, email support and counselling.

**Area of benefit:** BRISTOL AND SURROUNDING AREA




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Bath And North East Somerset
- Bristol City
- North Somerset
- Somerset
- South Gloucestershire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £2822335 | £3120324 | £194835 | 50 |
| March 31, 2024 | £3041133 | £3086287 | £496876 | 55 |
| March 31, 2023 | £2664845 | £2508454 | £538535 | 51 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1580750 | £1657656 | £397481 | 45 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1521091 | £1277842 | £468324 | 39 |



## Trustees

- Aysha Tailor Whyte — appointed Dec. 7, 2023
- Charlotte Chappell — appointed Dec. 2, 2021
- Clare Meraz — appointed Oct. 9, 2025
- Hannah Pickering — appointed Dec. 5, 2024
- Jennifer Dekalb-Poyer — appointed Dec. 7, 2023
- Rachel Notley — appointed Dec. 2, 2021
- Rosie May — appointed Dec. 7, 2023
- Tara Wolfe — appointed Nov. 6, 2025