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We are RISE (Refuge, Information, Support and Education), a domestic abuse charity based in Brighton and Hove. *Not monitored evenings/weekends*
ICYMI - Over the years, our Corporate Partner Bird and Blend have supported us in many ways. We're so grateful for their support! Read all about how they support us here 👉 https://ow.ly/2yO550Zq4ge
Domestic abuse refers to a single incident or a recurring pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, or violent behaviour, including sexual violence. If you think you might be experiencing abuse, take this quiz from Women's Aid and find support here 👉 https://ow.ly/VoeX50ZkmgI
What difference could your donation make? 📞 £25 could fund one call to our helpline, providing life saving support to a survivor of domestic abuse. Donate to us here - we thank you in advance 👉 https://riseuk.org.uk/donate
Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are accused of rape and sex trafficking, are to remain in jail for at least two more weeks until their next hearing, reports The Guardian (freewall) 👉 https://ow.ly/aX0z50ZuAvX If you've been affected by sexual violence, support is available 👉 https://ow.ly/7Ivl50ZuAvY
Recently, families supported by RISE had the opportunity to take part in a nature-based therapeutic programme delivered by The Kit Project. We're incredibly grateful to The Kit Project for providing these inspiring sessions and helping families create positive memories together.
The Prime Minister has paused the early release scheme, which would have seen dangerous abusers released into the community without any protections in place for survivors. Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/RSiv50ZuAr9
Did you know we operate an independent domestic abuse helpline in Brighton and Hove? If you think you may be in an abusive relationship you can call our helpline Monday and Tuesday from 9.30 - 12.30pm 📞 01273 622 822 ℹ️ 👉🏻https://buff.ly/3PCeDX4
🚴♀️ Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe. Sign up now to do it and support RISE! Find out more and book your spot here ➡️ https://riseuk.org.uk/events/london-paris-cycle
Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance The case still 'haunts' detectives, reports the BBC 👉 https://buff.ly/DQSGdoM Find out about Suzy Lamplugh Trust set up by Suzy's parents, here 👉 https://buff.ly/Qwe3kUo #SuzyLamplugh #40YearsShouldHaveBeenEnough
Support us on the 40-Year Anniversary of Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance
On 28th July 2026, we mark 40 years since Suzy Lamplugh disappeared. The Trust was established soon after to stop what happened to Suzy happening to someone else. 40 years should have been enough. Enough to stop stalking. Enough to stop harassment. Enough to stop abuse. Yet every day, lives continue to be devastated by violence, aggression and abuse. Suzy Lamplugh disappeared after leaving her office to meet a client. She never came home.Suzy's disappearance changed the entire landscape around personal safety in the UK. It led to the creation of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, a...
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Within the charity sector, including in our organisation, there is much #AntiRacism work to be done. We have put together a collection of resources our team finds useful and informative for learning and unlearning. Check them out here 👉 https://ow.ly/h08850ZsYel
Get ready for Rise X Revolution - an exciting evening to connect, banish your self-limiting beliefs, give yourself the permission to be braver, bolder, and learn tools to kick the doors off life! Find out more and book here 👉 https://ow.ly/vXf750ZjVYy
If you think you may be in an abusive relationship in #BrightonAndHove you can call our helpline - we will listen and give you support, advice and information. Monday/Tuesday mornings 9.30-12.30pm 📞 01273 622 822 ℹ️ 👉🏻https://buff.ly/3PCeDX4 #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence
Thank you to our corporate partner Donna May London for their generous donations of lovely items for survivors 💜 Read all about Donna May's support for us here ➡️ https://ow.ly/VLt350ZrRqS
Applications are now CLOSED for our group exploring relationships, domestic abuse and gambling harms. Thank you to everyone who has applied - we now have the maximum amount of participants. Read about the project here 👉 https://ow.ly/6UcP50ZrQMp
💬 “Thank you for your messages, phone calls and all your kind help and advice. I really appreciate everything.” If you think you may be in an abusive relationship, you can call our helpline on 01273 622 822. Find out more about our support here ➡️ https://ow.ly/fh9X50ZnMul
Who's that on Latest TV? It's our Fundraising Manager Emma! Watch the interview on Freeview Channel 7 and Freely Channel 8 tomorrow Wednesday 22nd July at 11:00, 15:30, 20:00 23:00, and the following morning at 06:00.
Calling all RISE supporters! Please nominate us for a Movement for Good award, and we could win £1,000! This will help us to support survivors of domestic abuse and their families in Brighton and Hove 💜 Nominate us here ➡️ https://ow.ly/zyQ750YEik4
The Deaf Ethnic Women’s Association want to talk to deaf women who have experienced domestic violence and know about their experiences reporting it, using services and getting support to enable service and system improvement for deaf women. Want to get involved? Contact dewa@dewa.org.uk 📧
Talking to your children when they witness abuse can be both heart-breaking and confusing. They may not understand what happened, or why. They might blame themselves; blame you or the police or other authorities. Check out our advice here ➡️ https://ow.ly/6QnZ50ZnMsQ
What difference could your donation make? 🤔 Just £10 could provide art supplies for our therapy sessions. Every donation counts and helps us to support survivors of domestic abuse. Donate to us here ➡️ https://riseuk.org.uk/donate
Listen to our CEO, Jo Gough, speaking on BBC Radio Sussex this morning about the three men who were sentenced for raping a woman on Brighton beach. Two for 21 years and one for 18 and a half years. Listen back here on the Danny Pike show from 1:48:20 👉 https://buff.ly/uyeVvDY
Think you might be in abusive relationship in #BrightonAndHove? 📞 01273 622 822 Monday/Tuesday 9.30-12.30 Our helpline workers will give you support, advice and information focusing on recovery and moving on ℹ️ 👉🏻https://buff.ly/3PCeDX4
We are proud to support Women’s Aid call for action on racist, anti-migrant narratives. They are writing to the Minister for Women and Inequalities to ask her to take a stand against anti-racism and anti-migrant sentiment. Read the letter here 👉 https://ow.ly/eCuF50Zoffz
Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in the UK, has been granted a conditional pardon Ruth killed her abusive partner David Blakely, in 1955. Under modern law, the abuse he subjected Ruth to would have been recognised as domestic abuse. More on BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c20yyyxjq1ztzt
Ruth Ellis - last woman to be hanged in UK - gets conditional posthumous pardon
David Lammy says the conditional pardon replaces the death penalty with life imprisonment, to recognise a "profound injustice". It does not mean Ellis was innocent.
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Trek the Sahara for RISE! 🐪 From flat desert floor scattered with ancient fossils, to perfect wind-blown sand-dunes, this trek is diverse and demanding but pushing yourself to the limit for RISE will be the best motivation to spur you on. Book your spot here 👉 https://ow.ly/9OmY50ZkmeJ
Today should have been Shafilea Ahmed’s 40th birthday. We Remember because there is no excuse for honour based abuse. There is no excuse for violence. #WeRemember Shafilea on the Day of Memory 2026 #DayOfMemory2026 #DayOfMemory Karma Nirvana
What an amazing evening we had celebrating all things fundraising and events at the Emma Awards earlier this month. We were thrilled to be shortlisted and given a special mention alongside these wonderful winners! 💫
Telling Our Stories is a project where women came together and shared their rich and diverse stories in a safe space. We used a booklet which you can download as a guide to try out this writing exercise. Check it out here ➡️ https://ow.ly/s2UR50ZmBKP
💫 We are seeking women who have gambled, or are an affected other of someone who gambles or has gambled to form a lived experience group. If you feel that you have had these experiences and would like to be involved please email us information@riseuk.org.uk