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Tonne of Support for Shetland Rape Crisis & Smalls For All
Shetland Rape Crisis, with the support of Aith Charity Shop, the Why Waste? Shop in Lerwick, Dunrossness School, and Unst Leisure Centre and School, has received donations of over 1000 bras and almost 300 pairs of pants to give to the Scottish Charity, Smalls For All, this January.
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence late last year, Shetland Rape Crisis launched a collection campaign under the theme #Generation Equality. This brought in donations from all over the Isles to be sent to Smalls For All, who collect and distribute underwear to help women and children in Africa and the UK.
Shetland Rape Crisis Publishes Annual Report for 2018/19
Shetland Rape Crisis has published its first annual report as an independent charity outlining its activities for 2018/19.
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Shetland Rape Crisis wins £2000 in Tesco Bags of Help Scheme
The staff, board and volunteers of Shetland Rape Crisis would like to say a huge thank you to Tesco Lerwick for supporting us via their Bags of Help scheme, and an especially massive thank you to everyone who voted for our project!
We were very happy to receive £2000 which will be used to create a bee-friendly, sensory garden at our centre for survivors of sexual violence in Shetland.
If you would like to continue supporting our vital services over the festive period, you can donate direct to us on Facebook, send us something from our Amazon Wishlist, or email us at contact@shetlandrapecrisis.scot to discuss volunteering opportunities, including on the Board.
Festive Opening Hours
Please note, our centre will be closed for the holidays from Monday 23rd December 2019 and will re-open again on Monday 6th January 2020.
If you are in need of urgent support during this time, the Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline will be open every day over the festive season on 08088 01 03 02.
Please also be aware that, due to staffing restrictions, the Helpline hours are reduced to 7pm-11pm (instead of the usual 6pm-midnight) on 24th-29th December and 1st Jan.
Shetland Rape Crisis sheds light on gender-based violence during annual 16 Days of Activism Campaign
Shetland Rape Crisis is preparing for our biggest 16 Days of Activism Campaign yet, beginning on Thursday 21st November, four days before the official launch of the global campaign, and running up until Tuesday 10th December. This year’s 16 Days will be under the motto of #OrangetheWorld and #GenerationEquality.
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