First Light
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First Light is a leading charity supporting and empowering survivors of sexual violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and church-related abuse.
Today is the opening of the St Laurence Annual Christmas Tree Festival in Stroud.
Last year, more than 7,500 visitors attended, making this a fantastic opportunity to highlight our #Gloucestershire #ISVA Service
stlaurencestroud.uk/event_custom...
#Stand4Change #16DaysofAction
Last year, more than 7,500 visitors attended, making this a fantastic opportunity to highlight our #Gloucestershire #ISVA Service
stlaurencestroud.uk/event_custom...
#Stand4Change #16DaysofAction
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today is the opening of the St Laurence Annual Christmas Tree Festival in Stroud.
Last year, more than 7,500 visitors attended, making this a fantastic opportunity to highlight our #Gloucestershire #ISVA Service
stlaurencestroud.uk/event_custom...
#Stand4Change #16DaysofAction
Last year, more than 7,500 visitors attended, making this a fantastic opportunity to highlight our #Gloucestershire #ISVA Service
stlaurencestroud.uk/event_custom...
#Stand4Change #16DaysofAction
Our Safer Futures team was proud to attend the “Reducing Isolation and Loneliness in Cornwall” event.
The day celebrated the incredible work already happening in our communities thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together and Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity.
#Stand4Change
The day celebrated the incredible work already happening in our communities thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together and Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity.
#Stand4Change
November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our Safer Futures team was proud to attend the “Reducing Isolation and Loneliness in Cornwall” event.
The day celebrated the incredible work already happening in our communities thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together and Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity.
#Stand4Change
The day celebrated the incredible work already happening in our communities thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together and Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity.
#Stand4Change
Every action counts, and together we can create safer spaces and stronger support for survivors.
#Stand4Change #16DaysofAction
#Stand4Change #16DaysofAction
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Every action counts, and together we can create safer spaces and stronger support for survivors.
#Stand4Change #16DaysofAction
#Stand4Change #16DaysofAction
As part of 16 Days of Action, we were invited to take part in a lunchtime marketplace event for all Cornwall Councillors during their full council meeting day
We shared resources, offered information, and answered questions to help raise awareness
#Stand4change #16DaysOfAction
We shared resources, offered information, and answered questions to help raise awareness
#Stand4change #16DaysOfAction
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
As part of 16 Days of Action, we were invited to take part in a lunchtime marketplace event for all Cornwall Councillors during their full council meeting day
We shared resources, offered information, and answered questions to help raise awareness
#Stand4change #16DaysOfAction
We shared resources, offered information, and answered questions to help raise awareness
#Stand4change #16DaysOfAction
Together, we can #Stand4Change and make sure every voice is heard, believed, and supported.
Explore resources via www.firstlight.org.uk
#DomesticAbuseAwareness #SexualViolenceSupport #HappyHealthyLove #Action4Change #SupportMatters
Explore resources via www.firstlight.org.uk
#DomesticAbuseAwareness #SexualViolenceSupport #HappyHealthyLove #Action4Change #SupportMatters
November 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Together, we can #Stand4Change and make sure every voice is heard, believed, and supported.
Explore resources via www.firstlight.org.uk
#DomesticAbuseAwareness #SexualViolenceSupport #HappyHealthyLove #Action4Change #SupportMatters
Explore resources via www.firstlight.org.uk
#DomesticAbuseAwareness #SexualViolenceSupport #HappyHealthyLove #Action4Change #SupportMatters
We were delighted to join @SwindonCouncil yesterday for White Ribbon Day.
Our team delivered a presentation about the support we provide through our SARC and ISVA services.
Together, we can ensure that every voice is heard, believed and supported.
#WhiteRibbonDay #Stand4Change
Our team delivered a presentation about the support we provide through our SARC and ISVA services.
Together, we can ensure that every voice is heard, believed and supported.
#WhiteRibbonDay #Stand4Change
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We were delighted to join @SwindonCouncil yesterday for White Ribbon Day.
Our team delivered a presentation about the support we provide through our SARC and ISVA services.
Together, we can ensure that every voice is heard, believed and supported.
#WhiteRibbonDay #Stand4Change
Our team delivered a presentation about the support we provide through our SARC and ISVA services.
Together, we can ensure that every voice is heard, believed and supported.
#WhiteRibbonDay #Stand4Change
When we think of abuse, we often picture bruises or shouting.
𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬, 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞.
If something feels wrong, it might be abuse. You are not alone, and help is available.
👉 www.firstlight.org.uk/support/
#Stand4Change
𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬, 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞.
If something feels wrong, it might be abuse. You are not alone, and help is available.
👉 www.firstlight.org.uk/support/
#Stand4Change
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
When we think of abuse, we often picture bruises or shouting.
𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬, 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞.
If something feels wrong, it might be abuse. You are not alone, and help is available.
👉 www.firstlight.org.uk/support/
#Stand4Change
𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬, 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞.
If something feels wrong, it might be abuse. You are not alone, and help is available.
👉 www.firstlight.org.uk/support/
#Stand4Change
Today we’re at the University of Gloucestershire with the SARC team to mark the start of 16 Days of Action and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
#gloucestershire #Stand4change #happyhealthylove #16DaysOfAction
#gloucestershire #Stand4change #happyhealthylove #16DaysOfAction
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Today we’re at the University of Gloucestershire with the SARC team to mark the start of 16 Days of Action and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
#gloucestershire #Stand4change #happyhealthylove #16DaysOfAction
#gloucestershire #Stand4change #happyhealthylove #16DaysOfAction
Together, we can break the cycle of abuse.
We’re asking individuals, workplaces, schools, and communities to stand together against domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Learn more and get involved: www.firstlight.org.uk/go/stand4cha...
#Stand4Change #16DaysOfAction
We’re asking individuals, workplaces, schools, and communities to stand together against domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Learn more and get involved: www.firstlight.org.uk/go/stand4cha...
#Stand4Change #16DaysOfAction
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Together, we can break the cycle of abuse.
We’re asking individuals, workplaces, schools, and communities to stand together against domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Learn more and get involved: www.firstlight.org.uk/go/stand4cha...
#Stand4Change #16DaysOfAction
We’re asking individuals, workplaces, schools, and communities to stand together against domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Learn more and get involved: www.firstlight.org.uk/go/stand4cha...
#Stand4Change #16DaysOfAction
Stand With Us This 16 Days of Action
This year, we’re asking you to Stand4Change with us.
Because every voice deserves to be heard, believed, and supported.
👉 Join us from the 25th of November. Take action. Help ensure no one is left unheard.
#16DaysOfAction #Stand4Change
This year, we’re asking you to Stand4Change with us.
Because every voice deserves to be heard, believed, and supported.
👉 Join us from the 25th of November. Take action. Help ensure no one is left unheard.
#16DaysOfAction #Stand4Change
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Stand With Us This 16 Days of Action
This year, we’re asking you to Stand4Change with us.
Because every voice deserves to be heard, believed, and supported.
👉 Join us from the 25th of November. Take action. Help ensure no one is left unheard.
#16DaysOfAction #Stand4Change
This year, we’re asking you to Stand4Change with us.
Because every voice deserves to be heard, believed, and supported.
👉 Join us from the 25th of November. Take action. Help ensure no one is left unheard.
#16DaysOfAction #Stand4Change
Last Tuesday our Gloucestershire ISVA Service attended the annual Sexual Health and Guidance Event at Hartpury College. On Thursday we joined the Cheltenham Leaving Care Team to celebrate National Care Leavers Month.
#gloucestershire #ISVA
#gloucestershire #ISVA
November 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Last Tuesday our Gloucestershire ISVA Service attended the annual Sexual Health and Guidance Event at Hartpury College. On Thursday we joined the Cheltenham Leaving Care Team to celebrate National Care Leavers Month.
#gloucestershire #ISVA
#gloucestershire #ISVA
Safe Spaces was invited to take part in Safeguarding Sunday at Hornsey Parish Church.
This year’s theme is “Action Speaks Louder”, encouraging churches to move beyond good intentions and conversations and take concrete steps to strengthen safeguarding within their communities.
This year’s theme is “Action Speaks Louder”, encouraging churches to move beyond good intentions and conversations and take concrete steps to strengthen safeguarding within their communities.
November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Safe Spaces was invited to take part in Safeguarding Sunday at Hornsey Parish Church.
This year’s theme is “Action Speaks Louder”, encouraging churches to move beyond good intentions and conversations and take concrete steps to strengthen safeguarding within their communities.
This year’s theme is “Action Speaks Louder”, encouraging churches to move beyond good intentions and conversations and take concrete steps to strengthen safeguarding within their communities.
Our Plymouth Sexual Violence and Abuse Counselling Service was proud to be invited aboard HMS Drake.
We joined Naval personnel to share how our support services can help those outside the Armed Forces community.
Thank you to HMS Drake for opening the conversation.
We joined Naval personnel to share how our support services can help those outside the Armed Forces community.
Thank you to HMS Drake for opening the conversation.
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our Plymouth Sexual Violence and Abuse Counselling Service was proud to be invited aboard HMS Drake.
We joined Naval personnel to share how our support services can help those outside the Armed Forces community.
Thank you to HMS Drake for opening the conversation.
We joined Naval personnel to share how our support services can help those outside the Armed Forces community.
Thank you to HMS Drake for opening the conversation.
Knowing someone is there can make all the difference.
If someone you care about is experiencing domestic abuse or has been impacted by sexual violence, your support can mean more than you know.
Your support matters. Just being there can be a lifeline.
If someone you care about is experiencing domestic abuse or has been impacted by sexual violence, your support can mean more than you know.
Your support matters. Just being there can be a lifeline.
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Knowing someone is there can make all the difference.
If someone you care about is experiencing domestic abuse or has been impacted by sexual violence, your support can mean more than you know.
Your support matters. Just being there can be a lifeline.
If someone you care about is experiencing domestic abuse or has been impacted by sexual violence, your support can mean more than you know.
Your support matters. Just being there can be a lifeline.
We proudly celebrate the incredible individuals who volunteer their time, skills, and expertise as trustees of First Light.
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in our mission, and for helping us ensure every voice is heard, believed, and supported.
#trusteesweek
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in our mission, and for helping us ensure every voice is heard, believed, and supported.
#trusteesweek
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We proudly celebrate the incredible individuals who volunteer their time, skills, and expertise as trustees of First Light.
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in our mission, and for helping us ensure every voice is heard, believed, and supported.
#trusteesweek
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in our mission, and for helping us ensure every voice is heard, believed, and supported.
#trusteesweek
From 25 November to 10 December, we’ll be leading our annual campaign as part of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence.
Together, we can move from awareness to action, and from action to lasting change.
#Stand4Change #16DaysOfAction #SupportSurvivors
Together, we can move from awareness to action, and from action to lasting change.
#Stand4Change #16DaysOfAction #SupportSurvivors
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
From 25 November to 10 December, we’ll be leading our annual campaign as part of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence.
Together, we can move from awareness to action, and from action to lasting change.
#Stand4Change #16DaysOfAction #SupportSurvivors
Together, we can move from awareness to action, and from action to lasting change.
#Stand4Change #16DaysOfAction #SupportSurvivors
Want to work in a supportive team and help to change the lives of people affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence?
Take a moment to explore all our latest vacancies and find the perfect fit for you.
👉 Check out our vacancies www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/
Take a moment to explore all our latest vacancies and find the perfect fit for you.
👉 Check out our vacancies www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Want to work in a supportive team and help to change the lives of people affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence?
Take a moment to explore all our latest vacancies and find the perfect fit for you.
👉 Check out our vacancies www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/
Take a moment to explore all our latest vacancies and find the perfect fit for you.
👉 Check out our vacancies www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/
A huge thank you to everyone who donated during our Big Give campaign and to those who helped share our content.
Your support has enabled us to create a vital crisis fund to support women and girls affected by sexual abuse and violence.
Thank you for standing with us.
Your support has enabled us to create a vital crisis fund to support women and girls affected by sexual abuse and violence.
Thank you for standing with us.
October 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who donated during our Big Give campaign and to those who helped share our content.
Your support has enabled us to create a vital crisis fund to support women and girls affected by sexual abuse and violence.
Thank you for standing with us.
Your support has enabled us to create a vital crisis fund to support women and girls affected by sexual abuse and violence.
Thank you for standing with us.
Please help us Break the Barriers.
Together, we can support those affected by sexual violence and abuse.
The Big Give ends today at 12pm.
Double your Impact now: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#BreakTheBarriers #SupportSurvivors #sexualassualt #WGMF #swindon #wiltshire
Together, we can support those affected by sexual violence and abuse.
The Big Give ends today at 12pm.
Double your Impact now: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#BreakTheBarriers #SupportSurvivors #sexualassualt #WGMF #swindon #wiltshire
October 15, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Please help us Break the Barriers.
Together, we can support those affected by sexual violence and abuse.
The Big Give ends today at 12pm.
Double your Impact now: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#BreakTheBarriers #SupportSurvivors #sexualassualt #WGMF #swindon #wiltshire
Together, we can support those affected by sexual violence and abuse.
The Big Give ends today at 12pm.
Double your Impact now: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#BreakTheBarriers #SupportSurvivors #sexualassualt #WGMF #swindon #wiltshire
Survivors face emotional, physical, and financial barriers to recovery.
Your donation helps provide
Clothing & toiletries
Transport to safety
Phones & SIM cards
Safety devices
Double your Impact Today donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#swindon #wiltshire
Your donation helps provide
Clothing & toiletries
Transport to safety
Phones & SIM cards
Safety devices
Double your Impact Today donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#swindon #wiltshire
October 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Survivors face emotional, physical, and financial barriers to recovery.
Your donation helps provide
Clothing & toiletries
Transport to safety
Phones & SIM cards
Safety devices
Double your Impact Today donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#swindon #wiltshire
Your donation helps provide
Clothing & toiletries
Transport to safety
Phones & SIM cards
Safety devices
Double your Impact Today donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#swindon #wiltshire
Sexual violence can change lives in an instant.
Your donation helps provide:
Clothing & toiletries
Transport to safety
Phones & SIM cards
Safety devices
These are essentials, not luxuries.
Double your Impact Today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#WGMF #swindon #wiltshire
Your donation helps provide:
Clothing & toiletries
Transport to safety
Phones & SIM cards
Safety devices
These are essentials, not luxuries.
Double your Impact Today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#WGMF #swindon #wiltshire
October 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Sexual violence can change lives in an instant.
Your donation helps provide:
Clothing & toiletries
Transport to safety
Phones & SIM cards
Safety devices
These are essentials, not luxuries.
Double your Impact Today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#WGMF #swindon #wiltshire
Your donation helps provide:
Clothing & toiletries
Transport to safety
Phones & SIM cards
Safety devices
These are essentials, not luxuries.
Double your Impact Today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#WGMF #swindon #wiltshire
Staying connected is vital.
Phones and SIM cards help survivors stay in touch with loved ones and access support.
For those who’ve had to leave work or home, this connection is a lifeline.
Double your Impact Today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#BreakTheBarriers #swindon #wiltshire
Phones and SIM cards help survivors stay in touch with loved ones and access support.
For those who’ve had to leave work or home, this connection is a lifeline.
Double your Impact Today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#BreakTheBarriers #swindon #wiltshire
October 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Staying connected is vital.
Phones and SIM cards help survivors stay in touch with loved ones and access support.
For those who’ve had to leave work or home, this connection is a lifeline.
Double your Impact Today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#BreakTheBarriers #swindon #wiltshire
Phones and SIM cards help survivors stay in touch with loved ones and access support.
For those who’ve had to leave work or home, this connection is a lifeline.
Double your Impact Today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#BreakTheBarriers #swindon #wiltshire
Sexual violence can change lives in an instant.
Your donation helps provide:
👉 Clothing & toiletries
👉 Transport to safety
👉 Phones & SIM cards
👉 Safety devices
These are essentials, not luxuries.
Double your Impact donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#WGMF #Swindon #Wiltshire
Your donation helps provide:
👉 Clothing & toiletries
👉 Transport to safety
👉 Phones & SIM cards
👉 Safety devices
These are essentials, not luxuries.
Double your Impact donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#WGMF #Swindon #Wiltshire
October 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Sexual violence can change lives in an instant.
Your donation helps provide:
👉 Clothing & toiletries
👉 Transport to safety
👉 Phones & SIM cards
👉 Safety devices
These are essentials, not luxuries.
Double your Impact donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#WGMF #Swindon #Wiltshire
Your donation helps provide:
👉 Clothing & toiletries
👉 Transport to safety
👉 Phones & SIM cards
👉 Safety devices
These are essentials, not luxuries.
Double your Impact donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
#WGMF #Swindon #Wiltshire
From today until 15th October, every £1 you donate will be doubled to support survivors of sexual violence
Help us raise £10,000 to break the barriers that prevent people from accessing support
Click here to learn more.
👉 www.firstlight.org.uk/get-involved...
#BreakTheBarriers #TheBigGive #WGMF
Help us raise £10,000 to break the barriers that prevent people from accessing support
Click here to learn more.
👉 www.firstlight.org.uk/get-involved...
#BreakTheBarriers #TheBigGive #WGMF
October 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
From today until 15th October, every £1 you donate will be doubled to support survivors of sexual violence
Help us raise £10,000 to break the barriers that prevent people from accessing support
Click here to learn more.
👉 www.firstlight.org.uk/get-involved...
#BreakTheBarriers #TheBigGive #WGMF
Help us raise £10,000 to break the barriers that prevent people from accessing support
Click here to learn more.
👉 www.firstlight.org.uk/get-involved...
#BreakTheBarriers #TheBigGive #WGMF
Help Us Break the Barriers to Support
From Wednesday 8th to Tuesday 15th October, every £1 you donate will be doubled through Big Give, meaning your support goes twice as far.
Together, we can Break the Barriers.
From Wednesday 8th to Tuesday 15th October, every £1 you donate will be doubled through Big Give, meaning your support goes twice as far.
Together, we can Break the Barriers.
October 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Help Us Break the Barriers to Support
From Wednesday 8th to Tuesday 15th October, every £1 you donate will be doubled through Big Give, meaning your support goes twice as far.
Together, we can Break the Barriers.
From Wednesday 8th to Tuesday 15th October, every £1 you donate will be doubled through Big Give, meaning your support goes twice as far.
Together, we can Break the Barriers.