Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC036263

Status

Active

Registered

Jan. 12, 2005

Legal form

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Contact

Website

breakthesilence.org.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Break the Silence make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members. We support all genders, age 13+across East and North Ayrshire. We offer a professional counselling service which was accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in January 2024. We work collaboratively at the client’s pace, facilitating positive change through healing to challenge the effects of sexual trauma and to assist post-traumatic growth.

Objectives: The organisation is established for Charitable Purposes only, and in particular, the charitable purposes are the advancement of education, the advancement of health, and the relief of need of people affected by sexual trauma. To advance these purposes, the organisation seeks to: reduce the psychological and emotional effects of those affected by sexual trauma (regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity) by providing holistic, tailored psychological support. promote and offer support to Clients (people affected by sexual trauma, partners, family members), who can process their traumatic experiences in a professional, confidential safe relational space. promote group activities where Clients can engage with others, reduce loneliness, increase social interaction, improve confidence, self-esteem, self-worth and develop new, trusting relationships. promote wellbeing, and healthy coping strategies for Clients. signpost to other appropriate support agencies to assist with recovery from complex trauma, or for other assistance. provide information and on-going learning and development of staff and volunteers to be trauma-informed. promote education and understanding of the long-term impact of sexual trauma. by carrying out any and all activities in advancement of these Charitable Purposes.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

East Ayrshire

Geographical spread

More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

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