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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.

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
£2,818,283
Latest Expenditure
£3,120,324

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £58,603
Charitable Activities £2,593,252
Other Trading £165,414
Investments £5,066
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,003,186
Raising Funds £117,138
Governance £11,586
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2021
£1,520,591
£1,277,842£1,198,139£468,324£281,47639 / 30

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 2025?

Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support reported total income of £2.82m and reported expenditure of £3.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support?

Somerset And Avon Rape And Sexual Abuse Support has a program ratio of 106.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
PO BOX 2942
BRISTOL
BS1 9EU
Registration Date
12 November 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042644
Charity Number
1126682

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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

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