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West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre

Also known as: Herefordshire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, Worcestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, Wrsasc

A free, confidential, non-judgemental support service for anyone who has experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. We currently provide face to face counselling, an ISVA service and advice and support for partners/supporters of survivors. We also provide a range of Professional Development Training for both agencies and individuals.

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Activities & Mission

A free, confidential, non-judgemental support service for anyone who has experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. We currently provide face to face counselling, an ISVA service and advice and support for partners/supporters of survivors. We also provide a range of Professional Development Training for both agencies and individuals.

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
£3,443,391
Latest Expenditure
£3,468,274

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% of UK Health 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 £19,384
Charitable Activities £3,401,230
Other Trading £0
Investments £22,777
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,468,274
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,600
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
£3,443,391
£3,468,274£3,468,274£1,588,788£1,073,56095 / 27
2024
£3,379,978
£3,487,398£3,487,398£1,613,671£1,076,97294 / 24
2023
£3,330,951
£3,423,276£3,423,276£1,721,091£945,25091 / 15
2022
£3,694,190
£2,975,380£2,975,380£1,813,416£701,72676 / 9
2021
£2,564,724
£2,385,801£2,385,801£1,094,606£525,26762 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre

What does West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre do?

A free, confidential, non-judgemental support service for anyone who has experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. We currently provide face to face counselling, an ISVA service and advice and support for partners/supporters of survivors. We also provide a range of Professional Development Training for both agencies and individuals.

How much income did West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre report in 2025?

West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre reported total income of £3.44m and reported expenditure of £3.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre?

West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre registered as a charity?

West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2010 as charity number 1136677. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre?

West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre operate?

West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre operates across 2 areas: Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Is West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre a registered charity?

Yes — West Mercia Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136677.

Details

Address
WMRSASC
PO Box 240
Worcester
WR1 2LF
Registration Date
1 July 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4050382
Charity Number
1136677

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Trustees

ELIZABETH NEEDHAM
Imogen Joy Shields
Joyce Griffiths
Lauren Nash
Melissa Blewitt
Paul Dawson
Also governs 1 other charity
Veena Allison

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Herefordshire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
  • Worcestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
  • Wrsasc

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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