About RISE

RISE is a Sussex-based charity that supports people affected by domestic abuse and violence.

Our vision is: ‘Freedom from Abuse and Violence’

RISE stands for Refuge, Information, Support and Education.

RISE is a feminist, women-led and centred domestic violence and abuse charity that has worked for 27 years to end all forms of violence and abuse against women, their families and those identifying as LGBT+.

RISE offers strength-based, trauma-informed services and is committed to providing accessible, fair, and safe services to survivors of violence and abuse, including women of all ages, children, young people, Trans and Non-binary people, Lesbians and Bisexual women, Gay and Bisexual men, Black and minoritised women, women with religious affiliations or none, Disabled women and other minoritised women.

To find out how we help people living in Brighton & Hove

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Work for RISE

Find out about our current vacancies here.
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RISE Five-year Strategic Aims 2024 to 2029

This strategic plan updates and contextualises our key priorities for the next five years. These strategic aims and objectives reflect RISE's commitment to its vision of "Freedom from Abuse and Violence" and its core values. They provide a roadmap for achieving tangible outcomes and driving positive change for survivors and communities impacted by domestic and sexual abuse and violence.
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Annual Reports & Accounts

Copies of our current and previous annual reports and accounts are available to download.
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