Rape Crisis Grampian
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support
We offer support & information to anyone over 11 years old
who has been raped or sexually abused at any time in their life
We have set a target to raise £10,000
This money will be used to provide up to 30 sessions of support to at least 15 survivors of sexual violence through our service with a trained support practitioner.
We are excited to let you know that RCG has been selected to participate in this years Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund. That means that every donation made to our campaign via BigGive.org during the week of 10th to 17th October will be doubled.
A Summary
RCG is closed until Monday 6th January 2025. If you require support during this time, please contact Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline on 08088 01 03 02 who are open from 5pm to midnight as normal, with the exception of Christmas Day and Hogmanay when will close slightly earlier at 11pm.
We will continue to receive referrals for support and advocacy via our dedicated email account, referrals@rcgrampian.co.uk which will be responded to on our return.
Other support helplines available during this time are:
Samaritans: Call 116 123 for confidential, 24/7 support.
Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, 24/7 mental health support for those who prefer to communicate via text.
Mind: sidebyside.mind.org.uk
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 Opening hours Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am
Weekend: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am
RCG wish you a safe and peaceful festive period.
Rape Crisis Grampian (RCG) is a Charity, that provides support to people, over the age of 11 years, who have been subjected to sexual violence at any time in their lives.
We offer a variety of support which is led by the individuals’ needs and particular circumstance. The support is provided by trained, support practitioners, in a safe environment which offers the individual the space and time to talk about their experience without being judged.
RCG provide a protected space for Women only, On Mondays and Tuesday Mornings at our Centre in Aberdeen.
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About Us
Rape Crisis Grampian, (RCG) are the only local Charity which provide dedicated support to survivors of rape and sexual violence in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for those aged 11+
We offer dedicated, person centred, trauma informed, emotional support, individually and in groups.
our Advocacy Practitioners can offer specialised support for those considering reporting a sexual crime and supporting survivors through the entire criminal justice process.
RCG provide a protected space for Women only, on Mondays and on Tuesday Mornings at our Centre in Aberdeen.
RCG prefer to offer support from one of our fully trained Support Practitioners, face to face, but we can offer online or telephone call, whichever best suits the individual.
We work in Education and Prevention by providing workshops within Secondary Schools. The topics are Power, Consent, Understanding Sexual Violence and Pornography, which are adapted for ages and stages.
RCG challenges attitudes towards violence against women, men and those belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. We do not support perpetrators of any gender based violence.
Our work is primarily with Survivors of rape and sexual abuse however, we also provide information and short term support to families, friends and partners.
Our History
Rape Crisis Grampian, (RCG) is a Charity which was formed in 1993 as Aberdeen Rape Crisis. The service was provided by a small group of volunteers who were responsible for the running of the whole organisation.
In 2005 the hard work of the charity was recognised by the Scottish Executive and were able to employ staff. In addition, RCG was able to access additional funding from Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council to further it’s work.
In response to a variety of changes, the charity has recently changed it’s name from Rape and Abuse Support to; Rape Crisis Grampian (RCG) a registered Company Limited by Guarantee (Company Number SC299746) having our Registered Office at Langstane House, 6 Dee Street, Aberdeen. RCG is also a registered Scottish Charity (Charity Number SC019087) and a full member of Rape Crisis Scotland.
In 2014, the charity changed it’s constitution to enable it to support men and boys over the age of 13 years. RCG continues to provide female protected days and times within the service.
