SARSAS news
SARSAS Silent Auction 2026: online charity auction supporting survivors
Join our online silent auction raising funds for survivors of sexual violence, supporting our specialist counselling and support services across Avon and Somerset.
SARSAS and UWE Bristol launch survivor-led Health Research Partnership
SARSAS is proud to announce a new survivor-led health research partnership with UWE Bristol, supported through a Researcher in Residence award from BNSSG ICB.
Bad Experience, not Bad Character: campaign win
Earlier this year, Rape Crisis, along with Centre for Women’s Justice, End Violence Against Women Coalition, Imkaan and Rights of Women, launched a joint #BadExperiencesNotBadCharacter campaign.
Taking the first step: what to expect at our free monthly support sessions
Did you know that SARSAS now offers free, monthly support sessions in Bristol? These sessions are designed to be low-pressure, supportive, and led by your needs. Whether you stay for five minutes or the full session, you’ll be met with warmth, understanding, and respect.
What is technology-facilitated abuse?
Technology-facilitated abuse covers a wide variety of actions and abusive behaviours. Online platforms can facilitate new forms of control an abuser could have over their victim such as monitoring online presences on social media, having control of accounts and access to emails.
SARSAS Awarded £260K Community Fund Grant!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that SARSAS has been awarded a £260,000 grant from The National Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund.
Keeping Counselling Confidential: campaign win
As one of 36 member centres of Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW), we’re celebrating a major step forward in protecting survivors’ privacy. Thanks to RCEW and partner organisations, new legislation will safeguard counselling notes – a key outcome of the powerful Keep Counselling Confidential campaign.
Introducing our new strategy
We are thrilled to share our new three-year strategy, which sets out the direction and priorities for SARSAS as we continue our vital work supporting survivors and challenging sexual violence.
