Each year in England and Wales half a million children are sexually abused and 900,000 people experience rape and sexual assault – yet the specialist services supporting survivors are facing closure.
Three of the UK’s leading sexual violence charities are warning the Home Secretary that without urgent, sustainable funding, tens of thousands of survivors will be left with nowhere to turn.
The next stage of the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s #IsThisOK? campaign to tackle gender-based violence has been launched. Named #IsThisOK?: It’s Not A Game, Boy, the campaign aims to raise awareness of coercive and controlling behaviour.
A hard-hitting film has been released, commissioned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) with local actors, and featuring a young female who experiences escalating levels of coercive and controlling behaviour from her boyfriend.
We want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you during what can be a difficult and uncertain time. We also want you to know that the people who show hostility are a minority – they do not speak for our communities.
We have signed a statement, alongside other voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations based in Greater Manchester to say we stand alongside asylum seekers with care, solidarity and hope.
Reclaim The Frame, a charity that supports films by and creates audiences of people of marginalised and minoritised genders, have an upcoming screening of the documentary film Holloway on the 7th August at HOME, Manchester.
The Manchester Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is refreshing its strategy to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour and support people with vulnerabilities.
Take part in the consultation to tell CSP what you think are the most important community safety priorities for Manchester. Your feedback will contribute towards shaping the priorities for Manchester's Community Safety Partnership for the next three years.
In this free webinar, you'll learn the simple steps your charity can take to protect against and prepare for a terrorist incident when hosting events at venues and public spaces. This webinar is hosted by NCVO in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).
Threats to UK public spaces are significant and complex. NaCTSO and its security partners want to support charities and voluntary organisations across the UK to improve their protective security and preparedness.
The Open Doors Project is a pilot scheme established by the Office for Social Responsibility in collaboration with Manchester Museum and Alliance Manchester Business School. The scheme allows community members to book meeting rooms totally free-of-charge on the Oxford Road campus. These room bookings are open to voluntary and charity organisations, CICs and social enterprises, community groups, and residents’ associations.
On the 27th of May, the Race Equality Foundation released a critical report titled Understanding the Racist Riots of 2024 and What Should Be Done. The report highlights how the UK government has failed to address the underlying causes of the summer 2024 riots, which saw widespread racist violence targeting minoritised ethnic and religious communities.
TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester are holding Coffee morning’s every first Tuesday of the month, 10am until 12pm.
Whether you’re already connected with TRC, thinking about accessing support, or just
want a friendly chat, this a safe space for women to connect with others and learn about TRC.
If you’re interested in coming along, contact a member of the team for more information on 0161 968 2820 or email: traffordrapecrisis@googlemail.com
TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester is turning 15 this year, and they’re throwing a celebration at Hulme Community Garden Centre.
Join TRC for a joyful day filled with arts and crafts and workshops, music, refreshments and plenty more for all ages to enjoy.
Join in marking this special milestone. It’ll be a fun, family-friendly event and a wonderful chance to celebrate the amazing community that has been built together.