West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Analysis
West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcester. It was registered in July 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07083844). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre reported income of £3.4m and spending of £3.2m, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £3.7m to £3.4m (-8.6%), an average of -2.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Virgin Money Foundation (£3.3m), Sir Thomas White's Charity (£3.4m) and The National Academy for Social Prescribing (£3.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.3m would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 82 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.4%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.5%
In the charity's own words
A free, confidential, non-judgemental support service for anyone who has experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. We currently provide face to face counselling and advice and support for partners/supporters of survivors. We also provide a range of Professional Development Training for both agencies and individuals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Virgin Money Foundation | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £3.3m |
| Sir Thomas White's Charity | Coventry | £3.4m |
| The National Academy for Social Prescribing | London | £3.1m |
| The Indigo Trust | London | £3.5m |