Inclusiveness statement

The STAR Centre is committed to providing a space which feels (and is) safe for all survivors (13+) irrespective of their gender identity, sexuality, ethnicity, age, disability, sex, religion or gender reassignment.

Women’s Only Spaces

On Mondays 9-4 and Thursday mornings 9-12,  The STAR Centre offers a women’s only space for those who prefer to receive support in a space without men present. All women have the option to take a slot within this timeframe if it would make them feel more comfortable. Any woman who wants access to a women’s only space outwith these times can contact us and we will do our best to accomodate. 

This is a useful aspect of our service delivery, as it ensures that the person receives support in a space which is safe for them. Those who do not identify as women, or are not comfortable attending at these times, are welcome to access the service at any other time.  

LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark

As of May 2024, the STAR Centre has signed up to the Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark. The 5 principles of the LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark are: 

1. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive place for our LGBTI+ service users and maintaining best practice.
2. We want our LGBTI+ staff to be able to be themselves at work, to feel valued and protected.
3. We will be visible in our support, and use respectful and inclusive language, helping everyone to feel comfortable. 
4. We have zero tolerance for discriminatory language or behaviour.
5. We are committed to understanding the needs of LGBTI+ people. 

LGBT Youth Scotland Charter

In 2022 the STAR Centre was awarded the Silver LGBT Charter by LGBT Youth Scotland. It is our hope that having this charter accreditation will ensure that survivors identifying as LGBT+ feel that they can contact us with confidence, in the knowledge that they will be fully included, valued and supported. 

If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and have experienced any type of sexual violence, we will support you. You can contact us online, or call us on 01563 544686.

Survivor’s Only Organisation

Please note we are a charity for survivors only.  If you have been accused of, or charged with, any crime of gender-based or sexual violence we will not be able to support you. If you disclose, or we become aware through any other means, that you have been accused of, or charged with, a crime of gender-based or sexual violence your support with the STAR Centre will be stopped and we will signpost you to other organisations who may be able to help.