This year, we’re aiming to raise £10,000 to create an emergency fund for survivors of sexual violence across Swindon & Wiltshire. This fund will provide essentials like clothing, toiletries, travel costs, phones, SIM cards, and care packs, removing financial barriers and helping survivors begin their recovery with dignity and safety.
Last year, your donations supported families affected by domestic abuse across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, helping them flee unsafe homes, access emergency devices, and even provide Christmas presents for children. It was a lifeline for many. This year, we want to do the same for those impacted by sexual violence.
What is The Big Give?
From 8th to 15th October, every £1 you donate will be doubled through The Big Give. That means your gift will go twice as far in supporting survivors.
Why Your Support Matters
Sexual violence can change lives in an instant. The journey to healing is often long, complex, and deeply personal. Survivors face not only emotional and physical trauma, but also practical and financial barriers that can make it harder to seek help, report the crime, or feel safe again.
Your donation helps us break down those barriers.
- Transport costs can be the difference between someone reaching our Sexual Assault Referral Centre or staying isolated. A simple taxi fare can mean safety, access to medical care, and the chance to speak to someone who understands.
- Clothing and toiletries offer dignity after an assault. When someone has to surrender their clothes as evidence, being able to change into something clean and comfortable is the first step toward reclaiming control.
- Phones and SIM cards allow survivors to stay connected to loved ones, access support services, and feel less alone. For those who’ve had to leave work or home, this connection is a lifeline.
- Safety devices and alarms help restore a sense of security. After experiencing violence, feeling safe again is essential to recovery.
- Support during police reporting and court proceedings can make a difficult experience more bearable. Stress balls, fidget spinners, and other calming tools help ease anxiety. We also offer emotional and practical support and can cover travel costs for court dates.
These are not luxuries. They are essentials. And they are often the things that can’t be funded by traditional funding.
Last year, your generosity helped families fleeing domestic abuse. This year, we’re asking you to help survivors of sexual violence, to give them the tools, resources, and compassion they need to begin healing.
Double Your Impact between 8th to 15th October
Your donation helps break down the barriers that prevent survivors from seeking help. And through The Big Give, your support goes even further.
Please help us Break the Barriers. Help us support those affected by sexual violence and abuse.
