Helping survivors of sexual violence heal, rebuild and thrive

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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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OUR IMPACT

Discover the recent work we have been doing...

Survive wants a world without sexual violence and abuse. Until then, we will provide safe spaces and kind, caring and compassionate services that help adult survivors heal, rebuild and thrive.

Our Impact

Paddle for Survivors!

We’ve secured a spot in this year’s York Rotary Dragon Boat Race – taking place on Sunday 13th July 2025.

If you’d like to be a member of #TeamSurvive and support survivors of sexual violence and abuse, please email us at fundraising@survive-northyorks.org.uk

If you’d like to sponsor #TeamSurvive, please visit our Enthuse page. Thank you.

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

The incident I used to remember as vividly as though it were yesterday now seems like a distant foggy memory from long ago.

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

Literally life changing and life saving therapy. My counsellor has literally saved my life and given me my life back all in one. She is amazing.

Find out more about The Survivor – Tracey

Latest news

21 April 2025

Survive receives FREE broadband support from Fastr

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5 February 2025

Local MP pledges to support the fight against Child Sexual Abuse

Read more about Local MP pledges to support the fight against Child Sexual Abuse

17 January 2025

The Sheriff of York attends exclusive screening for Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Read more about The Sheriff of York attends exclusive screening for Sexual Violence Awareness Week

17 January 2025

Act on IICSA welcomes the Home Secretary’s Announcement

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Funders, supporters and partners

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