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The Star Centre offers specialist trauma informed support and advocacy services to survivors of sexual violence, abuse, and sexual exploitation across East, North, and South Ayrshire, Arran and Cumbrae. Our services are available to survivors from aged 13 years and over, no matter when the abuse has happened in their lives.

Contact us for information about our service or for an appointment on 01563 544686 or email us on support.mail@starcentreayrshire.org, or complete our referral form here.

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🕒 Voting closes tomorrow! 🕒 We’ve loved seeing all the creativity and passion from young people aged 11–25 across East Ayrshire in our Reclaim the Night Badge Design Competition 💜 Here are the 5 incredible shortlisted designs, each inspired by freedom of movement, empowerment and solidarity. ✊✨ Now it’s your turn to have your say! 👉 Check out each design 👉 Choose your favourite 👉 Vote via the form in our bio before the deadline closes at 5PM on 13/11/25! The winning design will be made into badges and handed out at this year’s Reclaim the Night March in East Ayrshire 🌙 #ReclaimTheNight #VoteNow #YouthActivism #Empowerment #FreedomOfMovement #Solidarity #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #AnybodyAnyTypeAnyTime
💜 Badge Design 5 💜 Behind every design is a powerful message. Here’s what Reclaim the Night means to this finalist and the inspiration behind their badge: 🗣️
🌟 Badge Design 4 🌟 This design shines with strength and compassion, created by a young person aged 11–25! We asked our finalists to share what Reclaim the Night means to them and how their design reflects that message. 💬
🔥 Badge Design 3 🔥 Each badge tells a story of empowerment, freedom, and solidarity. Here’s what Reclaim the Night means to them: Reclaim the Night means a lot to me, especially as a young woman. I feel like nobody should be afraid to go outside in the dark because they might be harmed or abused, and I personally have felt this way too.I am a big advocate for these movements, and I would love to support and join in on them when I am older (or maybe even start my own movement, who knows?)It fills my heart with hope knowing that movements like these exist to help people. :-) And here is what inspired their design: My badge design was inspired by an image of two people holding hands. This is because the image really spoke to me, and it made me think of strength, resilience, and unity - all things that I think are important for a movement!The white ribbon shown is a nod to the White Ribbon pledge, and that the ribbon is for domestic violence and gender based violence awareness. Finally, I chose
✨ Badge Design 2 ✨ Our young designers were asked to reflect on what Reclaim the Night means to them, and how they brought that message to life in their badge. 💬 Reclaim the Night means...everything. What inspired your design? Women being scared to walk in the dark This your favourite design? Vote for it using the link in our bio! 🔗 #ReclaimTheNight #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence #freedomofmovement #anybodyanytypeanytime
✨ Badge Design 1 ✨ Along with their design young people were asked what Reclaim the Night means to them and what inspired their design.
🎉 We’re excited to launch our Reclaim the Night Badge Design Competition Vote! 🎉 Young people aged 11–25 throughout East Ayrshire have designed badges inspired by freedom of movement, empowerment and inclusivity. Now it’s time for you to choose the winner! 🗳️ Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing each shortlisted design, vote for your favourite and help us decide which badge will be made and handed out at this year’s Reclaim the Night March! Link in bio to vote! 🔗 #ReclaimTheNight #16DaysofActivism #outhActivism #VoteNow #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Witch, please, my outfit isn’t an invitation. 🧙👻 Everyone should be able to wear whatever costume they want, without fear of being judged, harassed, or sl*t-shamed. But every year, people get criticised for showing confidence, creativity, and skin. That kind of sl*t-shaming doesn’t just ruin the fun, it fuels a bigger problem: victim-blaming and the normalisation of sexual violence. When we suggest someone “asked for it” because of what they wore, we excuse harmful behaviour and shift responsibility away from the person who chose to perpetuate violence. That’s how a culture of sexual violence stays alive. No costume invites harassment. No outfit is consent. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected, on Halloween, and every other day of the year. 🌙 💜 #WitchPlease #MyCostumeIsNotConsent #EndVictimBlaming #Sl*tShamingIsScary #ConsentCulture #FeministHalloween #RapeCrisisScotland #everyonedeservessafety
❌ It’s okay to say no. To plans. To pressure. To things that make you uncomfortable. Your boundaries are valid. Your “no” doesn’t need an explanation. You are allowed to protect your peace, your body, and your time. We’re here if you need support. Always. 💜 #ItsOkayToSayNo #BoundariesAreValid #RapeCrisisSupport #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
🫨 Panic attacks can be really scary. Your heart races, your chest tightens, and it can feel like everything is spinning out of control. If you're in the middle of one, here are a few things that might help: 🌿 Try slow, deep breathing using the 4-7-8 technique: • Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds • Hold your breath gently for 7 seconds • Breathe out slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds 🌿 Try the 5-5-5 grounding technique: • Name 5 things you can see • Name 5 things you can hear • Move 5 parts of your body 🌿 Remind yourself: This will pass. I’m going to be okay. If panic attacks happen regularly, consider reaching out to your GP for support. You can also come to us — The STAR Centre is here to listen, believe, and support you. 💜 #PanicAttackSupport #GroundingTools #RapeCrisisSupport #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
🍄 You are…Loved. Strong. Pretty. Brave. Enough. 🍄 You don’t have to feel these things every day for them to be true. They live in you, even on the hard days. If you need a reminder, let this little mushroom hold it for you. You are all of these things. And more. 💜 #Affirmations #YouAreEnough #RapeCrisisSupport #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
🎨 Calling young creatives aged 11–25! We’re partnering with East Ayrshire's Violence Against Women Partnership for a badge design competition ahead of this year’s Reclaim the Night March on the 25th of November! 💜 Theme: Resilience, solidarity, and standing against gender-based violence. 📏 Size: 38mm circle 🎨 Materials: Use paint, pens, pencils or go digital with Canva or Procreate! 🏆 Winner gets a £50 voucher! 🧷 200 badges will be handed out at the march 📚 Sample badges archived at Glasgow Women’s Library! 🗓️ Deadline: 1 Nov 🔗 Link in bio to submit your design or learn more! Let your creativity be part of the movement. ✊ #ReclaimTheNight #EndGengerBasedViolence #DesignForChane #ArtWithImpact #YouthActivism #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
We’d really love to hear from you 💜 If you’ve worked with us, referred someone to us, or received support yourself, we’d love to know what difference it made. Your feedback helps us stay accountable, responsive, and focused on survivors needs. 📝 You can fill in the short survey through the link in our bio. #ShapingSupport #ServiceFeedback #TraumaInformedCare #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
🌿 Self-Care Jar 🌿 When everything feels overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. A self-care jar is a gentle reminder that support can come in small, meaningful ways. Fill it with ideas that comfort and ground you. Then, when you’re feeling drained, pull one out and take a moment just for you. You deserve care, rest, and moments of peace. Always. 💜 #SelfCare #RapeCrisisSupport #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Coping after sexual violence isn’t easy, but support is here. 💜 Download free info booklets from Rape Crisis Scotland on our website. Find tools and guidance to help you through each step. Link in bio. 🔗 #CopingAfterSexualViolence #RapeCrisisScotland #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
💡It’s okay to feel, every emotion is valid and part of your healing journey. Embrace what’s inside you with kindness and patience. You are seen, heard, & supported. 💜 #ItsOkayToFeel #EmotionalHealing #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
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Last Friday we hosted our final summer walking group (for now!) at Ayr Beach 🌊🐚 thank you to all the survivors that took part, we hope you found them beneficial ❤️ Getting out into nature can be grounding for some, but going outside can be difficult for others. However you feel, the STAR centre can help you navigate your experience of sexual violence and pathway to healing
Absolutely MASSIVE thank you to those at Ayrshire Tree Surgeons who took part in the Edinburgh @kiltwalk last weekend, raising an astounding £1,270 for our centre. This money will be used to continue our fight to end sexual violence and support survivors in Ayrshire #JustGiving #Fundraiser #CommunityHeroes #Ayrshire #SupportSurvivors
We’d really love to hear from you 💜 If you’ve worked with us, referred someone to us, or received support yourself, we’d love to know what difference it made. Your feedback helps us stay accountable, responsive, and focused on survivors needs. 📝 You can fill in the short survey through the link in our bio. #ShapingSupport #ServiceFeedback #TraumaInformedCare #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
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