Welcome to NRC

STANDING ALONGSIDE YOU SINCE 1986

Since 1986, NRC has been here to stand alongside anyone affected by sexual violence.

Over the past 40 years, we’ve supported more than 20,000 people, each with their own story, each deserving care, respect and hope. And we'll continue to support individuals regardless of gender, age or sexuality.

Why We’re Here

We know that speaking out about sexual abuse or assault can feel overwhelming.

That’s why we'll walk beside you, helping you cope, recover and move forward at your own pace. You are not alone.

We believe in your strength and we’re here to support you whenever you’re ready.

Our Promise to You

No matter when it happened, our support is here for you.

Whether it was a single incident or years of ongoing abuse, you don’t have to face it alone.

We offer specialist, independent, and confidential help for:

Women & girls
Men & boys
Young people aged 14+
People of all genders, ages, and sexualities

A Safe & Inclusive Space

Our all-female team provide a women-and-girls-only safe space, designed to feel secure and empowering.

We work with feminist principles, meaning we:

Recognise sexual violence against women as part of wider inequality
Offer trauma-informed, gender-specific support
Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at every step

See our Support pages to find out more about how we can help

National Service Standards:

National Service Standards

Rape Crisis England & Wales

NRC is an accredited member

Rape Crisis England and Wales (RCEW) is an umbrella body working to co-ordinate and support a network of independent affiliated Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales.

Northamptonshire Rape Crisis is an affiliated
and accredited member of RCEW.

The Rape Crisis National Service Standards are a set of specialist quality standards for organisations delivering sexual violence and abuse support from a feminist perspective.

NRC are pleased to have achieved full accreditation again in 2026, demonstrating high standards in: