RISE

We are RISE (Refuge, Information, Support and Education), a domestic abuse charity based in Brighton and Hove. *Not monitored evenings/weekends*

[RISE @riseuk]

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 👉 https://t.co/2vanBewQqc

[RISE @riseuk]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/ETY9ucT2mb

[RISE @riseuk]

What is domestic abuse? 🤔

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 👉 https://t.co/GJRZOSBDQm

[RISE @riseuk]

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! https://t.co/TcI8FaoZyQ

[RISE @riseuk]

Let's celebrate 42 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK! 🎉

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 💜

If you'd like to volunteer for RISE, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

[RISE @riseuk]

We’re proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2026 – marking 42 years of saying thank
you to all volunteers across the UK for everything they do for society.

#VolunteersWeek

[RISE @riseuk]

🏃‍♀️ 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 👉https://t.co/WmKPJoEnYq

[RISE @riseuk]

🌟 Join Our Events Volunteer Team! 🌟

Do you enjoy being part of exciting events and making a real difference in your community? We’re looking for enthusiastic Events Volunteers to help bring our events to life!

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/hRxTzctkji #VolunteersWeek

[RISE @riseuk]

Do you enjoy being organised and getting stuck into practical tasks? 👀

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 ➡️ https://t.co/XtyHfm7nj7

[RISE @riseuk]

This Sunday - we'll be at the Rotary Family Festival - come along and say hi! 🎈

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!

https://t.co/o7mDxWlQb5

[Centre for Women's Justice @centreWJ]

Most of the women’s 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.

🔗 https://t.co/4hcB12cq84

[RISE @riseuk]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/cFDd9YxTQ8

[RISE @riseuk]

Did you know? We offer Student Volunteer Placements with our Fundraising and Communications Team! 🙌

Interested? Find out more and apply here! ➡️ https://t.co/vRIlDWsIiV #VolunteersWeek

[UN Women @UN_Women]

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: https://t.co/0P6BWjbzmR

[RISE @riseuk]

We are lucky to have some fantastic volunteers here at RISE! 💜

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

[RISE @riseuk]

👀 Are you a feminist with HR, finance or property development/management skills and a passion for ending male violence? Join our Board of Trustees!

Find out more and apply here - we look forward to hearing from you! 👉 https://t.co/lTI7XkKO0e #VolunteersWeek

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🙌 As we mark #VolunteersWeek , CEO Jo Gough reflects on, and thanks, the volunteers who are such a vital part of our work.

"I want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to the countless RISE volunteers who support us."

Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/OUtCurtjMy

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Between January and March 2026 RISE supported:

⭐ 239 adults
⭐ 24 children and young people
⭐ 80 contacts through our helpline

Read all about how we support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence here ➡️ https://t.co/U5nM6nfEKV

[Centre for Women's Justice @centreWJ]

New research report published today!

"They don't understand abuse", presents insights from survivors of VAWG and women’s specialist services about police and prosecution practice when survivors are accused of offending, and recommends reforms.

🔗https://t.co/au2mhFPQv5