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Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support

Also known as: Bristol Rape Crisis

SARSAS offers a specialist sexual violence support service for survivors of any type of sexual violence at any time in their lives. We do this through running our helpline 0808 801 0456 or 0117 929 8868, telephone and face to face support, email support and counselling.

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Activities & Mission

SARSAS offers a specialist sexual violence support service for survivors of any type of sexual violence at any time in their lives. We do this through running our helpline 0808 801 0456 or 0117 929 8868, telephone and face to face support, email support and counselling.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,938,430
Latest Expenditure
£2,643,227

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £252,713
Charitable Activities £2,576,914
Other Trading £105,080
Investments £3,723
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,468,128
Raising Funds £175,099
Governance £11,171
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£2,938,430
£2,643,227£2,468,128£490,586£423,63745 / 56
2025
£2,818,283
£3,120,324£3,003,186£194,835£154,69550 / 50
2024
£3,044,628
£3,086,287£2,944,414£496,876£299,39155 / 47
2023
£2,664,845
£2,508,454£2,331,173£538,535£353,40051 / 30
2022
£1,580,750
£1,657,656£1,543,442£397,481£342,31945 / 28

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support

What does Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support do?

SARSAS offers a specialist sexual violence support service for survivors of any type of sexual violence at any time in their lives. We do this through running our helpline 0808 801 0456 or 0117 929 8868, telephone and face to face support, email support and counselling.

How much income did Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support report in 2026?

Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support reported total income of £2.94m and reported expenditure of £2.64m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support registered as a charity?

Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2008 as charity number 1126682. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support?

Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support operate?

Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support operates across 5 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support a registered charity?

Yes — Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126682.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 November 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042644
Charity Number
1126682

Trustees

Aysha Tailor Whyte
Charlotte Chappell
Clare Meraz
Hannah Pickering
Jennifer Dekalb-Poyer
Rachel Notley
Also governs 1 other charity
Rosie May
Tara Wolfe

Also Known As

  • Bristol Rape Crisis

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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