1984 | Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

Two women called a public meeting in Gloucester for those interested in women’s issues.
They highlighted the need for support for women subjected to sexual violence.
Men attending the meeting offered to run the support group but this offer was declined. The women calling the meeting explained that support was to be women-led.
Gloucestershire Rape Crisis Centre is established with 5 founding members
GRCC is run as a women’s cooperative
Social services provide a single room in one of their buildings in Gloucester to run the helpline from
Founding principles and approach are strongly influenced by the Women’s Liberation Movement and the establishment of Women’s Studies courses.