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RASASC Guildford - Pagetop Texts

Old RASASC Logo The Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) is a UK Registered Charity based in Guildford, Surrey, founded in 1992 with the aim of helping male and female survivors of rape or sexual abuse. Clients can talk to us in confidence using our Phone Helpline or through attending individual counselling sessions or our same-sex Self-Help Group Meetings.

Did You Know? In 2007 the volume of calls received by RASASC's telephone helpline volunteers increased by over 30% from the year before.	Did You Know? Our charity costs about £90,000 a year to operate - 50% of this is fundraised through events organised by our volunteers.

Did You Know? Our links with other voluntary groups include "Street Angels". Their calming presence in town centres at night reduces antisocial behaviour.	Did You Know? Our charity operating costs are about £90,000 a year, over 50% of which has to be found by individual fundraising efforts.

Did You Know? It costs about £90K a year to maintain our charity services, but every £5 donated helps us to qualify for institutional grants to match.	Did You Know? Gum Clinics give free tests (not added to your medical records) for sexually transmitted infections. Find a nearest clinic via the FPA.

Did You Know? Common survivor problems are: Relationship difficulties, Alcohol/drug misuse, Low self-esteem, Anger, Depression, Nightmares.	Did You Know? RASASC was set up to meet survivor needs in Surrey and Hampshire, but it also supports helpline callers from other counties.

Did You Know? RASASC doesn't just support and counsel survivors - it also gives invited talks in the community about the issues involved.	Did You Know? It's not all heartbreaking - our volunteers and supporters also organise friendly fundraising events such as an annual Charity Gliding Day.

Did You Know? The maximum penalty for rape in England & Wales is life imprisonment.	Did You Know? The police recorded 41,460 most serious sexual offences in 2007/8 (a 5% fall), with 12,654 rapes reported (8.6% male) - British Crime Survey.

Did You Know? You can search the web and raise money for RASASC by using our dedicated searchbox at Everyclick.com (powered by AskJeeves).	Did You Know? Our 2008 fundraising included personalised Christmas Cards (printed with our logo inside) - each card sold raising 50p for RASASC.

Did You Know? Our 2010 Art Calendar's theme is "You have brought the sunshine back into my life" (Jan, shown) - still available in aid of RASASC.	Did You Know? Our 2010 Art Calendar's theme is "You have brought the sunshine back into my life". A few are still available to buy in aid of RASASC.

Did You Know? In 2009, RASASC (Guildford) was voted onto the NEC of The Survivors Trust - the national umbella organisation for over 130 agencies like ours.	Did You Know? RASASC (Guildford) is a member of The Helplines Association - they assist agencies like ours in how to best meet the needs of helpline users.