Suffolk Rape Crisis to shut due to 'insecure' funds
"We are enormously grateful for all the support and help we have received over the years"
Suffolk Rape Crisis has announced it will be shutting at the end of July.
The charity, which provides confidential support to women and girls aged 14 and above who have experienced sexual violence, announced the news in a statement on their website, blaming 'insecure' funds.
The statement in full:
"It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we announced the closure of Suffolk Rape Crisis, as of the end of July 2024.
"Our funds are too insecure and the services we provide are no longer sustainable, so our trustees have made the difficult decisions to close our doors.
"We understand that this may come as a shock to you all, and we are inspired by your bravery to seek support this far.
"We are enormously grateful for all the support and help we have received over the years from our funders, partners, partner agencies and volunteers - locally in Suffolk and nationally.
"We have worked with wonderful organisations and individuals who have given SRC enormous support with their skills, knowledge, time and funds.
"We feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work with you and extend our deepest thanks.
"We celebrate what has been achieved since we started in 2011. Most of all, we have been and continue to be, inspired by the bravery and achievements of the women and girls we have supported."