Rebuilding lives after sexual violence

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We will listen to you. Be brave. Find your voice.

It’s tough to talk about sexual trauma. As a survivor, you can start your journey now to manage your trauma. Survive offers you appointments either face-to-face, online or on the telephone .

Our specialist services

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Help us reach more survivors. Volunteer, donate or fundraise.

Survive’s vision is for all who have experienced rape, sexual assault as adults or child sexual abuse to have access to the charity’s highly-valued services.

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FURTHER INFO

More about sexual violence and abuse, including facts & figures.

Knowing more about sexual violence and abuse can prevent the stigma and guilt that survivors often feel.

Further info

#ActOnIICSA

Survive continues to support #ActOnIICSA

This year, our CEO attended an #ActOnIICSA event in the Houses of Parliament, which aimed to encourage the government to adopt all 20 recommendations from the seven-year statutory Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

The inquiry’s report – which was published in 2022 – concluded that, over a period of decades, children in England and Wales were let down by State and non-State institutions and subjected to horrific sexual abuse by people in positions of trust.

You can support #ActOnIICSA and get involved by:

  • Posting images and comments using the #ActOnIICSA hashtag
  • Liking, commenting and sharing our social media posts
  • Writing to your MP. Click here for an example letter.

Our survivor stories

These personalised accounts – using different names to protect the identity of survivors – show how Survive helps survivors of rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse to rebuild their lives, relationships and reach their potential by delivering specialist services.

THE SURVIVOR - EMMA

Finally I felt that I was ready to stride happily into the future, without fear. This is all thanks to Survive. The service they provide is absolutely invaluable and so very vital.

Find out more about The Survivor – Emma

THE SURVIVOR - JAMIE

Life is a journey. The work done with Survive significantly eased the burden I felt and helped me move on in my journey forward.

Find out more about The Survivor – Jamie

THE SURVIVOR - TRACEY

I've gone from being broken to now being a functioning person again. Gone from being stuck in a trauma cycle, to getting a job and holding it down. All literally within a matter of months.

Find out more about The Survivor – Tracey

Latest news

Left to right - Councillor Margaret Wells, the Lord Mayor of York and the Lord Mayor's Consort, 2024 to 2025. Ceo of Survive, Mags Godderidge. Ms Fiona Fitzpatrick, the Sheriff of York, and the Sheriff's Consort, 2024 to 2025

13 August 2024

Survive supported by York Lord of Mayor Charity Appeal

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Survive receives visit from High Sheriff

30 July 2024

Survive receives visit from High Sheriff

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17 July 2024

Local MP joins #TeamSurvive

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Professor Alexis Jay and Survive's CEO at the #ActOnIICSA event

18 January 2024

Survive CEO joins Professor Alexis Jay to support #ActOnIICSA

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Funders, supporters and partners

We're proud of the connections made. If you think you could make a difference, why not contact us?

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