Why support us?
Whether you're a trust, foundation, business or individual looking to give, your support is truly invaluable.
It will help us to:
➡️ Empower survivors by providing up-to-date information and signposting through our website, and by listening to - and consulting with - them, so that their voices and experiences are centred in everything we do.
➡️ Campaign on the issues that matter to victims and survivors. These include preventing sexual violence and abuse from happening in the first place, effective responses to perpetrators, and ensuring that all survivors can access specialist, trauma-informed and community-based Rape Crisis services.
➡️ Publish reports and briefings. to help commissioners, policy-makers, professionals and a range of other stakeholders understand what survivors need, and make recommendations for how the response to rape and sexual abuse can be improved.
➡️ Support and strengthen our network of member centres. This will mean that survivors can access specialist support wherever they are and for as long as they need it, and ensure that the Rape Crisis movement continues to thrive long into the future.
Charitable trusts and foundations
Support from trusts and foundations has been crucial to keeping Rape Crisis England & Wales going – particularly because of the incredibly challenging funding environment for membership organisations working to tackle violence against women and girls.
If you’d like more information about our work and what we are currently seeking funding for, please get in touch.
Individual philanthropy
If you're an individual looking to make a direct donation to Rape Crisis England & Wales, then we'd love to hear from you too!
You can make an online donation at any time, or email us with any questions.
Corporate partnerships
There are many ways for businesses to support Rape Crisis England & Wales.
For example, your business could:
- Give us a donation or gift in kind (either privately or with a public acknowledgment).
- Sponsor our events.
- Nominate us to be its charity of the year.
- Set up a payroll giving scheme.
- Donate a profit percentage from the sale of certain items.
- Run a fundraising event.
- Offer us pro bono support.
📧 If you're interested in partnering with us, please contact us at fundraising@rapecrisis.org.uk
Here's what some of our previous corporate partners had to say about working with us...
Black & Beech
Ethical fashion brand Black & Beech collaborated with us on a pair of feminist gloves, with £6 from every sale going to support our organisation. They also donated feminist prints to us as gifts in kind and promoted our work in their social media and email communications.
Stacey, Black & Beech founder, shared:
“Black & Beech are proud to collaborate with Rape Crisis England & Wales [RCEW] … Like us, RCEW believes in empowering women and challenging societal norms that perpetuate gender-based violence. Through our collaboration, we aim to raise awareness and funds for this vital cause … Together, we hope to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and work towards a society free from sexual violence and rooted in equality.”
Here We Flo
Sustainable period, bladder and sexual wellness company Here We Flo collaborated with us by donating £1 from the sale of every pack of their products on a certain day. They also published a blog post and sent out an email blast to share ways that people affected by sexual violence and abuse can find support.
Susan, co-founder of Here We Flo, shared:
“Here We Flo were really happy to support Rape Crisis England & Wales in November 2023 for the Day of Ending Violence Against Women ... The team were a pleasure to work with, and we are proud to have supported their incredible and essential work.”