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
A Summary
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 pracitioners, in a safe environment which offers the individual the space and time to talk about their experience without being judged.
'We are complicated beings
and that is okay'
'We listen, we believe'
'One day at a time'
'it's not your fault, you are worthy'
'If it feels too heavy, put it down'
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About Us
Rape Crisis Grampian, (RCG) provides support and advocacy to survivors of rape and sexual violence and challenges attitudes towards violence against women, men and those belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Survivors can access information on legal processes. Our work is primarily with Survivors of rape and sexual abuse however, we also provide information and support to families, friends and partners as required.
We work in Prevention by providing workshops to Pupils within local Schools.
You can Support our work directly with a donation https://checkout.justgiving.com/0q0s9l29qd
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.
