Rape Crisis England & Wales – find information about the national umbrella body for Rape Crisis Centres across England & Wales including a directory of all Rape Crisis Centres.
Women’s Lives Leeds – a partnership between women and girls’ organisations working in Leeds, their website also includes a directory where you can find out about a range of support services
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) – providing help to women with an unplanned pregnancy or a pregnancy they choose not to continue with.
Childline – telephone and email-based support to children and young people up to the age of 18.
The Counselling Directory – a free confidential service enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs.
Refuge – National Domestic Violence Abuse helpline for anyone experiencing domestic abuse
From Report to Court – a handbook for adult survivors of sexual violence
Galop – the LGBT+ anti violence charity
Karma Nirvana – supporting victims of so called ‘honour based’ violence and forced marriage
Mosac – supporting non abusing parents/carers of sexually abused children
NAPAC – supporting recovery from child abuse
Refugee Council – working with refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. We offer practical support and advice throughout their journey in the UK.
Respond – challenging vulnerability and sexual abuse in the lives of people with learning disabilities
Rights of Women – helping women through the law
Safeline – a specialised charity working to prevent sexual abuse and to support those affected in their recovery. This includes working with people whose mental health issues (manifesting for example as self-harming) suggest that they may be vulnerable to abuse.
The Samaritans – whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Stop it Now – a campaign preventing child sexual abuse
The Women’s Resource Centre – the largest national umbrella organisation for women’s charities