Violence against women and girls is weaponised to maintain power, create fear and limit freedom. Its impact can continue long after the abuse itself has ended.
💜If you or anyone else you know needs support, please reach out to our team. More information can be found on the website at rcn.org.uk 💜
Last Year Our 53 Volunteers:
💜 Contributed 4,298 hours
💜 Answered 1,511 Helpline Calls
💜 Responded to 384 Emails
💜 Reached over 3 million people through activism
💜 Raised over £30,000
Read more about our volunteer team: rctn.org.uk/volunteers_w...
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland
It’s time to sign up for the Hadrian & Lakeside Annual Swimathon!
This November, support the White Ribbon Campaign and help raise vital funds for Rape Crisis.
The challenge: swim one mile in one hour, that’s 64 lengths in 60 minutes!
Head to our website to find out more!
We are excited to announce that we have been nominated for the North East Volunteer Group of the Year with My Local Awards! 💜
We’re honored our work is being recognized 🤗
Head to: mylocalawards.co.uk/business/rape-crisis-tyneside-and-northumberland/ asap as voting closes 8th June !!
🏊♀️There’s still time to join the Hadrian & Lakeside Swimathon 2026!
💛Swim one mile in one hour
💛Individuals and teams welcome
💛Ages 8+
Take on the challenge this November and help raise vital funds for Rape Crisis.
Sign up today! 💜
#Swimathon2026
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a ruling against a company marketing self-swab kits.
An important step towards making sure clear information is provided about how, forensically safe, evidence can be gathered.
Thanks to @rapecrisis.bsky.social for their work on this issue.
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland
“A marathon takes a good old while when you run as slowly as I do it will help me muchly in the bad times to know RCTN are profiting from my misery. They are amazing, please give them some money.” - Amanda
justgiving.com/page/amanda-runs-a-marathon-for-rctn
Our volunteers Aysha Haddington-Ahmed and Elizabeth Evens have developed essential sexual violence education for healthcare professionals and students.
They worked with artist @mereida.bsky.social to turn their education work into a comic.
Please read more and share: rctn.org.uk/health-prof-...
The first prosecution for the Sex-Based Harassment in Public was announced yesterday. This is a recognition that this behaviour is never acceptable. It's never 'banter'. It's harmful & affects women and girls every day. We are here if you need to talk or need support.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland
David Stroud was convicted in a first-of-its-kind sex-based harassment prosecution in May.
