Shetland RapeCrisis

29/05/2026

Support is here if you need it 💜

Find out more about SARCS: https://www.nhsinform.scot/sarcs

A walk-through video of the NHS Shetland SARCS suite, located in the Gilbert Bain Hospital, is available to view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chW6afz1D4c

26/05/2026

🎉 The Compass Centre is 10! 🎉

Originally set up in 2016, this summer we’re celebrating 10 years of providing specialist support services here in Shetland 💜

We’ve got lots of exciting things planned over the coming weeks and months to mark this milestone, including:
✨ A community celebration event
✨ The launch of our new strategy
✨ and the release of the full campaign film for Stand Up, S**k Oot , our male voices campaign

To start the celebrations, we’d love you to join us at our community event next month:

📅 Tuesday 23rd June
📍 Islesburgh, Lerwick
🕛 12pm – 3pm
🎟️ Free event – everyone is welcome!

The event will include a short walk (for those who would like to join), lunch, presentations and opportunities to learn more about our work and find out how you can get involved

You can find the full agenda and timings on the sign-up page below 👇
https://compasscentre10years.eventbrite.com

22/05/2026

What an amazing achievement by Sarah! If you can please click on the link below to support her Edinburgh Half Marathon fundraiser we would be delighted.

If anyone would like to do a fundraiser to support our service please get in touch. [email protected]

Help Sarah Keay raise money to support The Compass Centre

14/05/2026

A huge thank you to Aaliyah, Tilly and Dylan!!

We are so appreciative of all the YPI groups who chose to pitch for our charity this year. Your passion, effort and support mean so much to us.

We are absolutely delighted that our charity has been chosen as the recipient in this final showcase an incredible achievement for everyone involved!

Thank you again for helping raise awareness and support for the work we do.

For the last YPI Scotland Final Showcase in Shetland of the academic year, Lara travelled to Yell yesterday for the Mid Yell Junior High School and Baltasound Junior High School joint final.

A big well done to all 5 groups that presented and congratulations to Aaliyah, Tilly and Dylan who convinced the judges and secured a £3000 grant for The Compass Centre (Shetland R**eCrisis).

Voluntary Action Shetland is the co-delivery partner of YPI in Shetland, working alongside Arven, the Community Partner for the programme locally.

12/05/2026

Just a reminder that applications for this role close at 9.00am on Monday 18th ⏰

We are looking for someone accredited with or working towards full accreditation with BACP or COSCA to provide confidential and trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual violence. This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for you, or someone you know, please email [email protected] to request a pack before the deadline, and feel free to share with your networks.

11/05/2026

Grounding techniques can be small but powerful ways to support yourself during moments of distress. 💛

As we enter Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing simple, gentle tools that can be used at home, at your own pace.

If you’ve experienced sexual violence, moments of overwhelm can feel intense - but you don’t have to face them alone. These techniques are here to help you reconnect with the present and your sense of safety.

Take what feels helpful, leave what doesn’t, and be kind to yourself. 🌿

05/05/2026

Help us make a difference 💜

Could you help shape the future of OWL?

OWL is a new volunteer group where survivors’ voices are at the heart of everything we do. As we build this space together, your experiences, ideas and insight will help shape something meaningful for survivors, by survivors.

You can join if you:
• Are a woman aged 18+
• Have previously been supported by the Compass Centre (or another R**e Crisis Centre)
• Feel comfortable working as part of a team
• Want to create positive change for other survivors

Your voice matters, and your insights can help make real change.

If you’ve accessed our service but don’t meet this criteria, or you’re not ready to commit to volunteering, we still want to hear from you. There will be other ways to get involved and share your voice.

Interested in joining or finding out more?
Get in touch with us at: [email protected]

01/05/2026

As we head into a busy season of events across Shetland, we’re looking forward to welcoming people to enjoy music, dancing, and good company.

These events are at their best when everyone feels safe, respected, and able to enjoy themselves fully.

If something doesn’t feel right, for yourself or someone else, trust that instinct.

Check in. Step in. Get help.

Let’s all look out for each other and help keep our events welcoming and safe for everyone.

https://www.compasscentre.org/campaigns-activism-bystander/

28/04/2026

✨ We’re hiring! Join our team at Shetland R**e Crisis ✨

We’re looking for a passionate Sexual Violence Counselling Practitioner to join us at The Compass Centre in Lerwick.

💜 Provide confidential, trauma-informed support to survivors
💜 Work within a supportive, inclusive team
💜 Flexible working options available (the post is 30 hrs/week, job share and flexible working patterns considered)

We’re seeking someone accredited with (or working towards accreditation with) BACP or COSCA.

Fixed-term until 31 March 2027 (with potential extension subject to funding)
This post is open to women only under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9

If you believe in a Shetland free from sexual violence, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits:
Full-time equivalent salary of £39,500 (inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance)
Employer pension contribution of 8%.
30 days’ annual leave plus 12 public holidays per year (pro rata for part-time staff).

🗓 Closing date: 9am, Monday 18 May

Please note: CVs are not accepted - application form only.

For further information see our website https://www.compasscentre.org/involved-vacancies/ or email us for an application pack!

27/04/2026

Our final teaser reel features Stan Semple, who speaks powerfully about why men must stand up against Gender Based Violence - because it's not acceptable anywhere.

Stand Up, S**k Oot is almost complete! Next up: final editing, school screenings, a premiere for participants and partners, and then the full launch on our website.

Thank you for supporting the campaign.

**kOot