STARS Dorset Joins the Global “16 Days of Activism” Campaign to End Gender-Based Violence
STARS Dorset is proud to take part in the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running from 25th November to 10th December 2025. The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day, uniting communities worldwide in calling for an end to violence against women and […]
Applications OPEN for Volunteer Counsellors 2026
STARS has now opened recruitment for Volunteer Counsellors, both Qualified and Working Towards Qualifications (Placement). We are looking for volunteers who have completed or are in the process of completing their Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) to help support our clients and achieve our mission of ensuring every survivor of abuse is supported […]
Skydivers raise over £1,000 for sexual trauma charity
Two members of Sexual Trauma & Recovery Service (STARS Dorset) took a leap of faith last month and skydived to raise money for the vital charity. On Friday 5 September, Hannah Thorneycroft, community SEND consent engagement worker, and Natasha Evans, adult independent sexual violence advisor, took on a thrilling 10,000ft tandem skydive at Salisbury Airfield. […]
Tom Hayes MP Visits STARS Dorset to Learn More About Their Vital Work Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse
STARS Dorset was delighted to welcome Tom Hayes MP to its premises this week, where he met with Chief Executive Officer, Helen Stevens, and Engagement Lead, Stephanie Lee, to learn more about the charity’s work across the county. STARS Dorset is a leading pan-Dorset charity that provides specialist support to individuals affected by sexual violence. During the visit, […]
Broadchurch actress Julie Hesmondhalgh helps Dorset charity STARS
An actress said she was inspired to get involved with a Dorset charity supporting women affected by sexual and domestic abuse following her role in a hit television show. Julie Hesmondhalgh, 55, who is currently on stage in the West End in the play Punch, became a patron for STARS in 2016 after playing rape survivor Trish […]
STARS Dorset secures Dorchester Town Council grant to support Dorchester volunteers
Following a successful funding application, Dorchester Town Council have agreed to award a grant of £300 to STARS. This funding will be invested into our volunteer counsellors who provide support at our Dorchester office, uplifting them in their commitment to our services. We’re incredibly grateful for Dorchester Town Council’s generosity. Every donation we receive is […]
New van to help charity reduce sexual violence in rural Dorset
A charity that supports victims of sexual abuse and violence has launched a new branded van to help it reach out to rural communities. STARS Dorset’s new van was funded by Dorset Council’s Community Safety Partnership. It will enable the charity’s engagement team to attend events across the area and raise awareness about sexual violence […]
STARS Dorset Supports Bournemouth’s Safe Bus Initiative, Enhancing Safety and Awareness for Nightlife Visitors
STARS Dorset, a leading pan-Dorset charity that provides specialist support to individuals affected by sexual violence, is proud to be supporting Bournemouth’s Safe Bus initiative—an essential part of the town’s nighttime economy safety strategy. Located on Horseshoe Common, the Safe Bus operates most weekends throughout the year and is run by Dorset Police with the […]
STARS Dorset team members to skydive to raise funds
Two STARS Dorset team members will skydive to raise funds for sexual trauma survivors. The duo, Hannah Thorneycroft, a community special educational needs and disabilities consent engagement worker and Natasha Evans, an adult independent sexual violence advisor, will jump from 10,000ft at Salisbury Airfield on Friday, September 5. The pair, who are first-time skydivers, aim […]
STARS Dorset launches initiatives to reduce serious violence
L-R: Stephanie Lee, Hannah, Helen Stevens, Amy and Kyra (Image: STARS Dorset) STARS Dorset’s Engagement Team have been running a range of projects over the past year, making a “meaningful and lasting impact” in communities. Led by Engagement Team Leader Stephanie Lee, the Consent Engagement Workers Kyra, Amy and Hannah have developed and expanded services […]