We are RISE (Refuge, Information, Support and Education), a domestic abuse charity based in Brighton and Hove. *Not monitored evenings/weekends*
Joined September 2010
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Set your alarms!
In one week, the Movement for Good Community Draw opens. Nominate RISE between 22 June and 5 July and we could win ยฃ5,000! This would help us to continue supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Find out more here โก๏ธ ow.ly/ZEia50Z6vFU
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Want so support RISE? Check out our new series of Challenge Events for 2026 and 2027!
We've got five great events available for you to take part in, with multiple dates to choose from.
Get involved here ๐ ow.ly/vgMm50Z6vEL
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If you think you may be in an abusive relationship in #BrightonAndHove you can call our helpline - we will listen and give you support, advice and information.
Monday/Tuesday mornings 9.30-12.30pm
๐ 01273 622 822
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Do you enjoy being organised and getting stuck into practical tasks?
RISE is looking for an Admin Support Volunteer to support our Central Services Manager with a variety of admin tasks and small projects.
Find out more and apply before 5th July ๐ ow.ly/fbuG50Z6vCK
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Our crisis support, practical guidance and emotional care are helping so many women, children and LGBT individuals affected by domestic abuse.
We need your donations so they can rebuild their lives. Donate to RISE here, we thank you in advance ๐ riseuk.org.uk/donate
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Did you see? @Jess4Lowestoft is taking legal action against xAI to deliver justice for the non-consensual sexualised images Grok created of her
CEO Jo Gough has signed the joint statement for us in support of Jess alongside several other women's orgs โก๏ธ ow.ly/nfKe50Z8NEX
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What is domestic abuse? ๐ค
Domestic abuse is defined as; physical, sexual, psychological, emotional or financial abuse that usually takes place within the home, and is perpetrated by a partner, ex-partner, family member or carer.
Read more here ๐ riseuk.org.uk/get-help/aboutโฆ
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We're so excited to be at the Rotary Family Festival in Hove Park tomorrow!
Funds raised at this event will go towards local charities across Brighton and Hove - this is a great way to have a fun day out whilst supporting the community!
Come and say hi! ow.ly/rh1250Z5VzU
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Let's celebrate 42 years of Volunteersโ Week in the UK! ๐
Join us in honouring the incredible contributions of volunteers who make our communities
stronger every day.
#VolunteersWeek
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For #VolunteersWeek , one of our fantastic Helpline Volunteers has shared their experience of volunteering ๐
If you'd like to volunteer for RISE, please get in touch with us at volunteering@riseuk.org.uk
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Weโre proud to be taking part in Volunteersโ Week 2026 โ marking 42 years of saying thank
you to all volunteers across the UK for everything they do for society.
#VolunteersWeek
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๐โโ๏ธ Our annual #RISE8K Undercliff Run for Women will take place on Sunday 18th October 2026 - we're so excited!
We're looking for lots of lovely volunteers to join us and help out on the day.
Volunteering experience is not required! Find out more here ๐ow.ly/5qsg50Z3Ajm
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๐ Join Our Events Volunteer Team! ๐
Do you enjoy being part of exciting events and making a real difference in your community? Weโre looking for enthusiastic Events Volunteers to help bring our events to life!
Find out more โก๏ธ ow.ly/t1j850Z3AiJ #VolunteersWeek
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Do you enjoy being organised and getting stuck into practical tasks? ๐
We are looking for an Admin Support Volunteer to support our Central Services Manager with a variety of admin tasks and small projects.
Find out more and apply before 5th July โก๏ธ ow.ly/sWXF50Z4iyp
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This Sunday - we'll be at the Rotary Family Festival - come along and say hi! ๐
Funds raised at this exciting event will go towards local charities across Brighton and Hove - this is a great way to have a fun day out whilst supporting the community!
riseuk.org.uk/events/rotary-โฆ
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RISE retweeted
Most of the womenโs service providers who participated in the research for our new report "They don't understand abuse" stated that they routinely dealt with cases where women were criminalised when they were in fact the victims of abuse.
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Annette Bramley, mother of Holly Bramley who was murdered by her partner in 2023, is calling for a UK animal abuse register.
Studies have shown a strong link between pet abuse and domestic abuse.
Read more here from The Guardian โก๏ธ ow.ly/XyFT50Z6CrJ
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Did you know? We offer Student Volunteer Placements with our Fundraising and Communications Team! ๐
Interested? Find out more and apply here! โก๏ธ ow.ly/kaWG50Z3Aiq #VolunteersWeek
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The #manosphere is not fringe anymore.
It can shape how boys see relationships, women, and themselves.
For parents and caregivers, this can be difficult to navigate.
This #GlobalDayOfParents, see our guide on how to talk to teens about the manosphere: unwo.men/r8TC50Z6plJ
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We are lucky to have some fantastic volunteers here at RISE! ๐
Amelia came to us from @uniofbrighton as part of her placement and has been a real asset to the team. She is a responsible and organised young woman and certainly brings the fun to our events!
#VolunteersWeek
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