Wellington Rape Crisis

What Wellington Rape Crisis does

Wellington Rape Crisis (Wellington Rape Crisis Inc., registered charity CC22397) is a non-profit community organisation founded in 1977 in Wellington, New Zealand, that provides free, confidential support services to survivors of sexual harm and their supporters. Its core service portfolio comprises specialist counselling delivered by NZAP/NZAC-registered counsellors, social work support from SWRB-registered social workers (intake assessment, trauma symptom management, liaison with police/courts/ACC/MSD/medical professionals), an ACC Sensitive Claims pathway, an MSD-funded Court Support Service, a 10-week structured group therapy programme with supplementary workshops, an information and resource library, and education/prevention programmes delivered to schools and community organisations. The organisation does not serve clients under 13 and works across all genders.

Geographically, Wellington Rape Crisis operates exclusively within the Wellington Region from a single office at Level 4, Maritime Union Building, 220 Willis St, Te Aro, open Monday to Friday 9:30am–4:00pm, with phone and email access. Its go-to-market is community-led: self-referral and professional referral (doctors, police, ACC, MSD, other NGOs) drive intake, and it sits within a formal referral network that includes Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation, The Road Forward, WellStop, and The Harbour. The organisation also holds a governing-body role in RespectEd Aotearoa, the national primary prevention education body.

The business model is grant-and-donation funded rather than revenue-generating. Core funding sources are the Ministry of Social Development (court support), Wellington City Council (General Grants, Social and Recreation Fund, Betty Campbell Accommodation Fund), Lottery Grants Board (Wellington/Wairarapa), Community Organisations Grants Scheme (COGS), Wellington Community Trust, and various charitable trusts (John Ilott Charitable Trust, Christine Taylor Foundation for Mental Health). Community donations (one-off and recurring), a membership programme with voting rights, and small local business supporters (Havana Coffee, Good Bitches Baking, St John's Outreach) round out the funding stack. There is no parent company, no institutional investor, and no disclosed revenue. Governance is exercised through a Governance Group elected by members at the Annual General Meeting.

Name

Wellington Rape Crisis

Legal name

Wellington Rape Crisis Inc.

Website

https://wellingtonrapecrisis.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wellington Rape Crisis is a Wellington-based non-profit founded in 1977 that delivers free, confidential counselling, social work, ACC-funded therapy, court support, group therapy, and prevention education to survivors of sexual harm and their supporters.

Ownership category

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Product category

Crisis Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Sexual harm support services
• Trauma counselling services
• Crisis support services
• Social work services
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from central and regional government sources including Ministry of Social Development and Wellington City Council grants (General Grants, Social and Recreation Fund, Betty Campbell Accommodation Fund)
2. Community Grants: Funding from Lottery Grants Board (Wellington/Wairarapa), Community Organisations Grants Scheme (COGS), Wellington Community Trust, and charitable trusts
3. Donations: Community donations via credit/debit card, bank transfer, and cash. Regular donor program available for recurring contributions.
4. Membership: Member program where members attend AGM and vote on Governance Group members and organisational changes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wellington Rape Crisis provides free, confidential counselling and social work services to survivors of sexual harm and their supporters in the Wellington region. Its integrated service portfolio includes NZAP/NZAC registered counselling, SWRB registered social work, ACC Sensitive Claims support, an MSD-funded Court Support Service, 10-week structured group therapy programmes, information and referral services, and sexual harm prevention education. The organisation is funded through government grants, community trusts, and donations.

Product overview

Wellington Rape Crisis is a non-profit social service organisation established in 1978 that provides a unified portfolio of free, confidential support services to survivors of sexual harm. The core offering consists of counselling and social work services (including registered NZAP/NZAC counsellors and SWRB social workers), supplemented by specialised ACC Sensitive Claims support, a Court Support Service for criminal justice navigation, Group Therapy Programmes, Information and Resources, Referral Services, and Education/Prevention programmes. The organisation also operates membership and donation processing for community support. All services are provided at no cost to survivors and their supporters, funded through government grants, community trusts, and donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counselling Services Specialist counselling support provided by NZAP/NZAC registered counsellors for survivors of sexual harm, including regular therapeutic sessions to support long-term healing and recovery, plus free counselling for those who do not wish to or are unable to access the ACC Sensitive Claims pathway.
• Social Work Services Practical assistance and support provided by SWRB registered social workers, including intake assessments, regular trauma support sessions for symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks and nightmares, goal management, and liaison with police, courts, ACC, MSD and medical professionals.
• ACC Sensitive Claims Support Registered ACC Sensitive Claims provider offering access to counselling and psychotherapy support through the ACC funding pathway for survivors of sexual harm, with social workers able to explain the process and support access during intake.
• Court Support Service Free MSD-funded support service for survivors navigating the criminal justice system, including planning, preparation and support for the court journey, advocacy and relationship management with police and prosecutors, trauma-informed support, and engagement from the point a charge has been laid.
• Group Therapy Programmes A 10-week structured group therapy programme and one-off workshops for clients engaged with Wellington Rape Crisis services but not currently in counselling, creating peer support pathways on the healing journey.
• Information Services Provision of information on sexual harm and its impacts to survivors, support people, community organisations, and the Wellington community, with access to an extensive resource library.
• Referral Services Referral to other appropriate service providers in the Wellington region when Wellington Rape Crisis is not the most suitable option, with guidance on available service options.
• Education Services Training, guidance, and engagement with organisations and school students about sexual harm prevention. Wellington Rape Crisis is part of the governing body of RespectEd Aotearoa, which provides primary prevention education across age groups and industries.
• Resources Library Digital resources library including survivor guides, flowcharts, coping exercises, breathing exercises, trigger information, nightmare protocols, emotion wheels, and power/control wheel materials available via Google Drive links.
• Membership Program Organisational membership offering voting rights, input into governance decisions, ability to attend Annual General Meetings, and participation in electing Governance Group members.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RespectEd AotearoacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellington Rape Crisis is part of the governing body of RespectEd Aotearoa, an organisation that provides primary prevention education to people of various ages and industries. This partnership enables joint advocacy and education efforts to prevent sexual violence.
• Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner providing support for survivors in Wellington and Porirua. Wellington HELP works with people of all ages and genders and provides 24-hour crisis support line.
• The Road ForwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner providing one on one and group peer support services for survivors of sexual harm and their families.
• WellStopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner providing professional specialist treatment services to adults who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and children with concerning sexual behaviours.
• The HarbourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline information hub for survivors, for those who have harmed and for family and friends.
• ACC Sensitive ClaimscoreOthersFunding pathway through ACC for counselling services. Wellington Rape Crisis is a registered ACC Sensitive Claims provider with access to findsupport.co.nz resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• The Harbour: NZ-based online information hub for survivors, those who have harmed, and support networks. Functions as a digital peer to Wellington Rape Crisis's resource library and is a formal referral partner.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN: US national anti-sexual-violence organisation operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and providing victim services, public education, and policy advocacy. Same mission and operating model as Wellington Rape Crisis but at substantially larger scale and US scope.

Direct peers

• WellStop: Wellington specialist provider delivering treatment to people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and to children with concerning sexual behaviours. While focused on the intervention rather than survivor side, it operates in the same regional sexual harm ecosystem and shares a referral interface with Wellington Rape Crisis.
• Auckland Rape Crisis: Auckland-based specialist service providing free counselling, advocacy, and group programmes for survivors of sexual harm. Operates an identical service model to Wellington Rape Crisis but in a different region, making it a direct structural peer.
• Full Stop Australia: Australian national sexual, domestic, and family violence service delivering trauma counselling, education, and advocacy. Comparable specialist sexual harm service operating in a similar Anglosphere regulatory and funding environment.
• Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation: Wellington-based NGO offering 24-hour crisis support, counselling, and social work to survivors of sexual harm across all ages and genders. It is the closest direct peer in the same catchment and is already a formal referral partner of Wellington Rape Crisis.
• Bravehearts: Australian charity focused on child sexual assault prevention, counselling, and education. Strong overlap with Wellington Rape Crisis's education arm and RespectEd Aotearoa membership in terms of prevention-led service model.
• Canterbury Sexual Assault Centre: Christchurch-based specialist provider offering counselling, social work, advocacy, and ACC Sensitive Claims support to survivors of sexual harm in Canterbury. Mirrors Wellington Rape Crisis's service mix and referral pathway.

Others

• RespectEd Aotearoa: NZ primary prevention education body focused on preventing sexual harm through school and community programmes. Wellington Rape Crisis sits on its governing body, making it an ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, but adjacent in scope and audience.

Regional players

• Te ORA (Toahuhou) / Body Safe NZ: Wellington-based kaupapa Māori sexual harm service providing culturally specific support. Direct regional peer operating in the same Wellington catchment but with a te ao Māori service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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