Help and support

Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, valued and protected. But for children who experience abuse or neglect, the effects can reach far beyond childhood. For many survivors, the impact can continue into adulthood, affecting confidence, relationships, emotional wellbeing and their ability to feel safe and connected to others. The World Child Abuse & … Read more

General Information S.H.E UK is a small charity based in Nottinghamshire. We specialise in offering a range of specialist support services to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence and rape. Our main office is based in Mansfield, and we support survivors across the county – we support all genders (although mainly female survivors … Read more

At S.H.E. UK, we support adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse every day. We know that abuse can have lifelong consequences, affecting mental health, relationships, self-esteem and a person’s sense of safety long into adulthood. That is why we are proud to support The Survivors Trust’s Close to Home campaign. The campaign shines a light … Read more

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of survivors of childhood sexual abuse? Do you have a keen interest in finance, and the relevant qualifications and experience to match? Do you have the skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to help guide a charity in delivering its mission? S.H.E. UK is seeking a Treasurer … Read more

This Small Charity Week (22–29 June), S.H.E. UK is proud to be part of a national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK.​ This year’s campaign, Small charities. Big impact., shines a light on the difference small charities make every day, supporting people, strengthening communities and creating change where it … Read more

At this year’s ROSA Summer Conference 2026, S.H.E. UK was proud to contribute to an important and timely discussion on “Leading Through Challenges”, with our CEO, Lisa Lenton, joining fellow contributor Jessica Agboola of KINSIS and session host Josephine Knowles. The interactive discussion brought together leaders from across sectors to explore a question many of … Read more

At S.H.E. UK, our priority has always been to provide a safe, supportive environment for the individuals who access our services. Every day, we work with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence, offering vital support that helps people rebuild their lives. Ensuring the wellbeing of our service users, staff, and volunteers is … Read more

To mark this milestone, we hosted a celebratory coffee morning on Friday, 15th May, at our Mansfield base, honouring this occasion. We were delighted to welcome guests, staff, clients and, of course, the founder jacqui lewis, as we came together to celebrate the impact our small charity continues to make. Jaqui founded it in 1998 … Read more