Survivors Manchester is a survivor-led/survivor-run voluntary organisation that aims to create and facilitate a safe space for male survivors of sexual abuse and rape to work through personal and sometimes painful issues. Our work is concentrated on empowering men to make their own positive life choices and begin their own unique journey of healing. Being in contact with other survivors allows one to feel less isolated; feel connected and break the silence and legacy of abuse.

We work with guys however they want us to, the important thing is that they are in control of their journey; with support they can work out what it is they need; and they can help themselves to become the person they really want to be and not what they think others want them to be and so begin a journey of supported discovery and self-healing.

In order to help and support Survivors create a safe space, Survivors Manchester is unable to work with or offer any assistance to sexual offending adults.

We fundamentally believe in working ethically and are committed to, and adhere to, working within the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. A copy of the document can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking here.

We are also a member of The Survivors Trust - a national umbrella organisation for all voluntary services working with victims and survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. More information on The Survivors Trust can be found by clicking here.
 

“To break the silence of the sexual abuse and rape of men in order to empower those affected to defeat the legacy of abuse to move towards positive futures”

• To ensure that no man in Manchester is denied access to Survivors Manchester services, regardless of race, culture, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation or socio-economic class and status.

• To assist male survivors in dealing with issues arising from the sexual abuse they have suffered.

• To provide current information to men of the legacy of sexual abuse and rape via such vehicles as a specific website.

• To provide appropriate general advice, support and external referral to male survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

• To facilitate survivor-led weekly support group sessions.

• To provide appropriate and accessible counselling by qualified counsellors and psychotherapists to compliment other services already available in the community.

• To taking a modern and less restrictive approach by working creatively with male survivors to equip them with new skills and facilitate positive growth.

• To provide education, training, and awareness raising campaigns around the issue of the sexual abuse of men of all ages and backgrounds, whilst continuing to learn from our work and respond effectively to new knowledge and identified needs.

Survivors Manchester has a strict confidentiality policy where any information that you give to the staff here will remain confidential within this service. This means that any information you give to us will not be passed on to anyone outside the organisation without your prior knowledge and permission. However, there may be rare occasions when we might have to break confidentiality in the interest of safety – such as, immediate risk to life or the welfare of a child - and we always aim to discuss this with you first, but this cannot be guaranteed.

We may keep written records of, and information regarding, users of this service and reasons for this will always be explained to you first. You have the right to see any information that pertains to you. Please feel free to ask if you wish to see your personal records.

We aim to achieve to create a safe and confidential space for all male survivors of sexual abuse and rape and are always more than happy to discuss any queries or concerns you may have.
 

This charter sets out your rights as a user of this service. We agree that you have the right to:

• Be treated with respect.

• Remain anonymous if you wish.

• Be given information in plain language about services we provide.

• Know that anything you discuss with a worker is confidential within the service.

• See any files kept about you.

• Be seen as quickly as possible.

• Complain about the service.

• Tell us how to improve the service.

• Not be the subject of research without your consent.

• Not to provide any information which you do not wish to reveal.

P.O Box 4325, Manchester, M61 0BG

(please email us to request our number and a time to call)

info@survivorsmanchester.org.uk

Survivors Manchester is a company limited by guarantee (Company No: 6811096).

Registered with HMRC Charities Unit and is currently working towards obtaining charitable status.

Survivors Manchester has produced a set of 4 posters and a leaflet, with the help of some amazing and inspirational survivors, to promote the organisation and let guys know... "you're not alone". By clicking on the each of the images below, the materials can be downloaded and printed out and displayed on notice boards, community hall walls, doctors surgeries, etc. We would be so grateful to anyone who could help us spread the word.

POSTERS (A4 Size)

Click on each image to download an A4 PDF version of the poster for you to print out and stick on the wall. If you don't have Adobe Reader, click on the logo below to download it free.