Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service
Also known as: Canterbury Rape Line, East Kent Rape Crisis Centre, East Kent Rape Line, Esat Kent Rape Line
To relieve the trauma and distress of people who have suffered sexual assault as well as those who support them and to advance the education of the public on the extent and the effects of rape.
Activities & Mission
To relieve the trauma and distress of people who have suffered sexual assault as well as those who support them and to advance the education of the public on the extent and the effects of rape.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £876,246 | £1,017,035 | £1,017,035 | £356,479 | £356,479 | 15 / 10 |
| 2024 | £889,857 | £897,029 | £897,029 | £497,268 | £497,268 | 16 / 18 |
| 2023 | £915,195 | £767,760 | £767,760 | £504,440 | £504,440 | 12 / 25 |
| 2022 | £672,158 | £625,975 | £625,975 | £357,005 | £317,013 | 10 / 20 |
| 2021 | £510,974 | £429,783 | £429,783 | £310,822 | £270,822 | 10 / 59 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service
What does Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service do?
To relieve the trauma and distress of people who have suffered sexual assault as well as those who support them and to advance the education of the public on the extent and the effects of rape.
How much income did Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service report in 2025?
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service reported total income of £876k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service?
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service has a program ratio of 116.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service registered as a charity?
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1993 as charity number 1017581. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service?
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Shauna McCusker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service operate?
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service a registered charity?
Yes — Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1017581.
Details
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CT2 9WA
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Also Known As
- Canterbury Rape Line
- East Kent Rape Crisis Centre
- East Kent Rape Line
- Esat Kent Rape Line
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated