SARAC’s Youth Team Expands
SARAC’s Youth Team Expands, Increasing Education and Awareness for Young People Our Youth Team has increased, we have 2 additional staff members who have joined the team, headed up by the Service Lead, Caroline Fotheringham. The passionate team is made up of Ryan Selby, Stevie Bea, Alix Morris, Rochelle Brown and Caroline herself. Together, this […]
Youth Work – Free Awareness Sessions
Youth Work – Free Awareness Sessions SARAC are offering free awareness sessions for staff and/or students 11+ at schools and colleges in Burton and surrounding areas. Our sessions cover a wide variety of topics including healthy relationships and consent, legal definitions and rape myths, effects of pornography, trauma and compassion (see booking form for further […]
First Corporate Donor Event
First Corporate Donor Event This August, local Marketing Agency, MacMartin, came on board as our first Corporate Donor. They embarked on a staff challenge to raise money for SARAC. We have appealed, to local businesses, through our Corporate Donor scheme for assistance in raising vital funds to allow our charity to cope with a rising […]
We are thrilled to announce that we have had two new Young Person’s Ambassors on board from Deferrers 6th form.
Phoebe (on the left in this picture) has completed her Young Person’s Ambassador training and has carried out her first drop-in session at the 6th form, she was supported by Emma (on the right) who is a halfway through her Ambassador training. The drop-in session was put on by Phoebe with the aim of raising awareness […]
SARAC Wins Prestigious High Sheriff Award
SARAC is delighted to have been nominated by the High Sheriff of Staffordshire and won a High Sheriff Award. The award recognises organisations that make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of Staffordshire communities, and SARAC is one of fifteen organisations to have won. The award includes a grant award of £1000. Cathy Miles, CEO […]
Volunteering Opportunities at SARAC
We are currently seeking passionate, empathetic individuals to join our incredible team of helpline volunteers. SARAC is a registered charity in Burton on Trent supporting people aged 11 years and over who have been affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives. Picking up the phone to dial our helpline is a big […]
MP Kate Griffiths works with SARAC to raise awareness for International Women’s Day
We are proud to have partnered with MP Kate Griffiths, a survivor of sexual abuse, to shift the shame away from victims. Kate visited us for International Women’s Day and met our fantastic female-led team. We sat down for an honest discussion surrounding Kate’s experiences within the justice system and what needs to change. Following […]
SARAC are pleased to be recruiting for the role of a Board Member to join our board of trustees.
We’re looking for a compassionate individual who supports SARAC’s values and is committed to helping us achieve our goals. Based in Burton, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of people who have suffered sexual abuse, and to be part of our truly incredible team of dedicated staff […]
We work with young people to educate communities about sexual assault and abuse.
Heading up our mission to educate young people and spread awareness about the impact of sexual violence, is SARAC’s Young Person’s Service Lead Caroline Fotheringham. As a part of ourcharity’s mission, Caroline works in educational settings such as schools and colleges in Burton Upon Trent and the surrounding areas, with the aim to use education […]
SARAC awarded with The Queens Award for Voluntary Service
SARAC awarded with The Queens Award for Voluntary Service. For the last 25 years SARAC has been offering support and advice to anyone in the area who has been affected by sexual abuse or rape trauma. Volunteers and professionals have been providing help via a phoneline and through face-to-face therapy sessions, as well as working […]
