Over the last year our team have been developing our new strategy for the next five years. This strategy marks a step change in how we support all survivors of sexual violence. Our new strategic priorities for 2023-2028 are: 1…

Rape Crisis Scotland statement on the Independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of VAWG Services in Scotland When we talk about services focused on violence against women and girls, we must remember that we’re talking about truly life saving…

ERCC’s Advocacy Service provides independent advocacy and support to survivors who are considering reporting their experience of sexual violence to the police, or who are already engaged with the criminal justice process. We are recruiting volunteers to join our small,…

We are always delighted to be chosen as the nominated charity by groups from Secondary Schools in Edinburgh and Lothians, taking part in the YPI Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Scotland YPI is run and funded by The Wood Foundation. It…

UPDATED: The Student Survivors Project has re-opened its waiting list (Tuesday 19 September 2023) Today (Tuesday 7 February), we have taken the difficult decision to close our Student Survivors project to new referrals. This is because we do not have…

Closure of Edinburgh Adult Service, Advocacy and Learning Disabilities and Needs Waiting Lists Today (Monday 19 December), we have had to take the very difficult decision to close the following waiting lists to new referrals: Edinburgh support service for adult…

This week there’s been a significant increase in donations and expressions of support for our centre. We’re lifted by your support and moved to hear how much our work to provide safe and affirming support for survivors of sexual violence…

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre will be closed from Thursday 22 December and re-open on Wednesday 4 January. Christmas and the New Year period can be really tough and if you’re finding things difficult, Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline is open every…

We're taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Every donation we receive on our fundraising page between 29 November and 6 December will be doubled while match funds last! You can help ensure that survivors gain access to the support they need…

The 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence starts today and we’ve some events to share. This evening there will be a candlelight vigil at the top of the Middle Meadow Walk. This event will bring together speakers and…