# Orkney Rape & Sexual Assault Service (O.R.S.A.S) SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC048371
- **Known as:** O.R.S.A.S
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 10, 2018
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048371


## Contact

- **Address:** 26 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney
- **Postcode:** KW15 1HR
- **Website:** www.orsas.scot



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** ORSAS supports those aged 13+ of any gender who has experienced rape or any other forms of sexual violence at any time of their life. ORSAS also provide information and support for non-abusive family, friends and professionals. ORSAS offers Specialist Sexual Violence Advocacy for those  in  their journey with the legal process. ORSAS campaigns to improve services for survivors - Ask Angela, Press Reporting, #Peedie Birds, 16 Days of Action, Trauma informed Practice and awareness raising through ORSAS Equality Hub exhibitions. ORSAS provides a Specialist Sexual Violence Prevention Practitioner, in secondary schools & youth settings delivering Rape Crisis Scotland's Sexual Violence Prevention Programme. Delivers individually tailored preventions sessions to care experienced young people and those with ASN in our COMET+ project. ORSAS provides opportunities for participation to strengthen survivor's voices & engage communities around the issues of equality, feminism & human rights.

**Objectives:** Purposes 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 to provide a practical & emotional support service for survivors of rape and other forms of sexual violence 4.2 to work towards the prevention and, ultimately, the elimination of sexual violence





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Orkney Islands
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £185236 | £175177 |  -  | 4 | [PDF](/sc/SC048371/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (2.7 MB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £197999 | £181172 |  -  | 4 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £191243 | £167565 |  -  | 4 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £162239 | £138882 |  -  | 4 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £160192 | £122461 |  -  | 3 |  |