SARAC

04/09/2026

We're Hiring: Trainer & Development Officer

Do you have a passion for education, trauma-informed practice, and creating safer communities?

SARAC is looking for a Trainer & Development Officer to deliver engaging training and preventative interventions on topics including healthy relationships, consent, sexual violence, and trauma. You'll work with schools, community groups, and corporate organisations while helping to grow our Training Academy.

✅ 20 hours per week
✅ £31,000 to £35,000 pro rata
✅ Flexible working
✅ Opportunity to make a lasting impact across our communities

If you're a trainer who shares our commitment to prevention, empowerment, and trauma-informed practice, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply via our website: www.sarac.org.uk - Get Involved - Vacancies
Closing date - 20th September

03/09/2026

We have exciting things coming your way!

In the upcoming months we will be exploring creative / holistic groups for clients of SARAC; expanding the offer of therapeutic intervention alongside our counselling and therapy.

In preparation, we are currently looking for supplies to support with an art based group, and we need your help...
If you or someone you know can support, please get in touch. Share our post and lets make some magic!

02/09/2026

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, a time to talk openly about wellbeing, safety, and support, including for those affected by sexual violence.

Sexual health isn't just physical. For survivors, it can be tied up with trust, safety, and the confidence to seek care without judgement. Awareness months like this exist to break down that stigma and make sure people know support is there, whenever they're ready for it.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you are not alone, and you don't have to navigate it by yourself. Reaching out, whether for medical support, emotional support, or just someone to talk to, is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This month, we're using our voice to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and remind people that support is always available.

Did you know you can also register for a C-Card through MPFT Sexual Health? It gives young people aged 13 and over quick, confidential access to free condoms and sexual health advice, no judgement, no fuss. Find out more and register via OpenClinic (MPFT Sexual Health Services).

Need to talk to someone? Reach out to us at [email protected]. We're here to listen.

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26/08/2026

At SARAC, we believe that no one should have to face the aftermath of sexual violence alone. Our confidential emotional support services are built around one simple idea: that every person who comes to us deserves to feel heard, believed and valued.

The impact of that support is best told through the words of the people who have experienced it.

"I'm an incredibly strong person and no-one can stop me from getting what I want in life. My GP put me through to another service, but they were not a scratch on you guys. I would recommend your service in a heartbeat."
Anonymous

"The service provided is amazing, all parts were. There are so many services you offer. SARAC were very professional and confidential."
Anonymous

"I can honestly say for the first time in a very very long time I don't have any feelings of wanting to hurt myself or take my life and I am not losing my mind anymore."
Anonymous

Words like these remind us every single day why we do what we do. They are the heart of everything we are working towards.

Please note: some content on the page linked below may be upsetting. Please take care of yourself when reading and only continue when you feel ready.
To find out more about our counselling and emotional support services, visit: https://www.sarac.org.uk/counselling/

If you or someone you know could benefit from our support, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You will be believed and you will not be judged. Feel free to reach out; we're here to listen. 💜

25/08/2026

19/08/2026

Something exciting is coming to our website very soon. 💜

We know how important it is to have access to the right resources at the right time, which is why we are currently revamping our website to include a brand new self-care section.

Whether you are a survivor looking for guidance and support, an educator seeking reliable resources to use in your setting, or a professional looking to develop your knowledge and practice, we want to make sure there is something for everyone.

Here is a little taste of what to expect:

Self-care tips and guidance
Practical tools and advice to help support wellbeing and recovery at your own pace.
Signposting to external resources
Carefully selected resources from trusted organisations to help you find the right support.

SARAC specific resources
Information about our services and how we can help, all in one place.
Training and resources for professionals

Guidance and materials to help professionals better support those affected by sexual violence in their work.

We cannot wait to share it with you. Watch this space!

Feel free to reach out in the meantime; we're here to listen. 💜

14/08/2026

A Special Thank You Forgotten Burton Stories

from SARAC 💜

13/08/2026

This week marks a true end of an era.
We have been privileged to have had Liz as a helpline volunteer for the last 15 years.
Yes; you read that right!

Liz has been with us for nearly half of SARAC's life, but this week marks the end of her volunteering chapter with us.

Over her time here she has supported over 240 clients, delivered over 3,000 hours of client support and mentored and trained new volunteers; including our current CEO, Caroline Fotheringham!

Thank you Liz, for your commitment and support over the years, though we are sad to see you go, we wish you all the very best in your new adventure.

12/08/2026

This one is for every survivor out there.

"Every step forward, however small, is a testament to your strength and courage." Never underestimate how far you have already come.

You are not defined by what happened to you. You are defined by the courage it takes to keep going, and that courage is something to be truly proud of.

Healing is not linear, and there is no right way to recover. Some days will feel harder than others, and that is okay. Every step forward, however small, matters more than you know.
You are seen. You are valued. And you are not alone.

If you are ready to talk, SARAC is here. You will be believed and you will not be judged. Feel free to reach out; we're here to listen. 💜

10/08/2026

On Friday, our team, including our new members, spent the day investing in our wellbeing and personal development with Go M.A.D. Coaching.

We explored the power of asking quality questions, learned practical problem-solving techniques, and gained valuable tools that we can apply both individually and as a team.

A great day of learning, collaboration, and growth. Thank you, Go M.A.D., for an engaging and insightful session.