Chief Executive Officer
The delivery of all our services is overseen by our Chief Executive Officer, Daisy Anderson. Daisy is responsible for the day to day running of the charity. She ensures that RASASC continues to provide an excellent level of service to our clients, while also identifying new services that may support our clients in their recovery.
Daisy has a background in mental health support and charity sector management, as well as being a qualified counsellor with experience in intense trauma. She is passionate about improving access to services that aid recovery and enhance healing for survivors.
Counselling
Our counselling service is led by Susan who has over 20 years experience in trauma counselling within a variety of organisations. She has also worked in primary care within the NHS, offering counselling for depression, anxiety disorders and trauma. As Head of Service, Susan oversees our counselling services and is the Clinical and Assessor lead for face-to-face counselling.
Susan is supported by Josiah, our Counselling Coordinator and Nina, our Counselling Administrator. Josiah and Nina deal with all incoming counselling referrals, as well as liaising with those on the waiting list. They oversee communications with both clients and counsellors, and ensure our counsellors have access to all the training and support they need.
Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs)
Our team of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) is led by Sally, herself a practicing ISVA for over ten years. Sally has a long background in working with victims of crime. Her team bring lots of experience to RASASC, including previous roles in domestic abuse, child sexual exploitation, counselling, the police, a paramedic and the crown court
Our team of ISVAs cover a range of client needs including young people from age 13, clients with mental health needs, LGBTQ+, physical and mental disabilities, male survivors, older people, and survivors from hard to reach and marginalised communities.
Helpline
Our confidential helpline is overseen by our Helpline Coordinator Lisette. Lisette has a wealth of experience supporting vulnerable clients, from a career working in drug and alcohol treatment both within the NHS and the charity sector, as well as ten years’ teaching experience.
Lisette is supported by three experienced supervisors who work with our helpline volunteers, offering monthly supervision and ongoing support to aid their continued learning.
Fundraising
Our fundraising is managed by Helen. Helen has 20 years experience as a Fundraising Manager, working primarily in Trusts and Foundations, individual giving and charity governance. She has worked in a wide range of charitable sectors from education and wildlife conservation, to overseas development, women's empowerment and young people affected by trauma.
Alongside running her own company for 15 years, Helen trains third sector organisations in all aspects of fundraising and is particularly passionate about supporting small charities to deliver and develop their essential frontline services.
Communications
Our communications are managed by Kate. Kate has 20 years’ experience in communications, and has worked in press, brand and communications for both an international development charity and in the public sector. She also has experience working in domestic abuse, delivering training to agencies on preventing and reporting abuse as well as coordinating services for survivors.
Kate is responsible for all RASASC communications, including the website, social media, journalist enquiries and internal communications. She also works to increase engagement, to help highlight RASASC’s vital work.
Office Support
The RASASC team are supported by our Business Support Manager Liz, and Administrator Vicki. They support the day to day delivery of services across RASASC, assisting with delivery of key projects, initiatives and monitoring outcomes. They carry out health and safety checks to ensure a safe environment for all staff, volunteers, and visitors, respond to general enquires, support our recruitment, training and events, oversee DBS checks, ensure our records are accurately maintained and GDPR complaint and provide secretarial support to our Board of Trustees.
Finance
We employ a finance management consultancy to manage, oversee and ensure robust financial governance arrangements are in place.
Volunteers
Our work is supported by a team of dedicated volunteers, who are essential to the success of RASASC. They make an important contribution to our services, providing valuable support to our clients.
We have 29 fully qualified volunteer counsellors and 20 helpline volunteers. Other volunteer roles include group facilitation, support at events, fundraising support, and delivering awareness talks about our work.
