After an awards ceremony on 7 October, hosted by The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York at The Mansion House, we are delighted to announce that this year’s Rotary Dragon Boat raised an incredible £21,685.91 for Survive.

We were thrilled to be their chosen charity which enabled us to spread awareness of our services and saw York Rotarians stand in solidarity with survivors of rape, sexual abuse and/or child sexual abuse in York and beyond.

Thank you to everyone who supported us, donated, and who came along on the day to cheer us on! Special thanks to our team of paddlers, and York Round Table and York Ladies Circle for their support before and on the day.

This is a substantial donation which will help many survivors of rape, sexual assault, and/or Child Sexual Abuse to heal, rebuild, and thrive.

Talking at the event, CEO Mags Godderidge said: “This funding will allow us to deliver around 300 counselling sessions to around 35 people. Given that the lifetime cost of one adult survivor in York is estimated to be £267,371.27, this money will forward save health, public health and other statutory bodies £9,357,994.45”.