Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
Analysis
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucester. It was registered in February 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre reported income of £836k and spending of £1.1m, spending 129% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £743k to £836k (+13%), an average of +3.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Derman - for the Well-Being of the Kurdish and Turkish Communities (£836k), Forest Voluntary Action Forum (£837k) and Obstetrics Anaesthetists Association (£835k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96%, donations and legacies 2.3% and investments 1.6%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.2%. Reserves of £160k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 19 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 2.3%
- Charitable activities 96%
- Trading 0.0%
- Investments 1.6%
In the charity's own words
Free, confidential and non-judgemental support/information to survivors of sexual violence including women, men and children whether recent or historic. Services include: therapeutic interventions (in-person & online), groupwork, telephone/email support, advocacy, training and guidance to external agencies, wider support to family and friends and signposting to other support services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Derman - for the Well-Being of the Kurdish and Turkish Communities | London | £836k |
| Forest Voluntary Action Forum | Cinderford | £837k |
| Obstetrics Anaesthetists Association | Sheffield | £835k |
| The Survivors Trust | Rugby | £838k |