First Light is a leading charity supporting and empowering survivors of sexual violence, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and church-related.
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Support is available where you will be heard, believed, and supported.
We offer a range of supportive services across various regions, including Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Swindon, Wiltshire, and across England & Wales.
Visit: FirstLight.org.uk
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Jun 11
Today we stand together to #BlowTheWhistle.
When something isnสผt right, in relationships, at home, at work, or in our communities,
WE STOP.
WE NOTICE.
WE ACT.
WE DONสผT LOOK AWAY.
Play your part. Call out abuse. Blow the whistle.
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Jun 5
We want to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers.
From our domestic abuse volunteer mentors to our fundraisers, charity partners, and trustees, your time, compassion, and commitment are vital to everything we do.
Thank you.
#VolunteerWeek #volunteers
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Jun 3
We stand in solidarity with this work and with the urgent commitment to challenge antisemitism across our sector.
Everyone deserves to live free from hate, discrimination, and harm, and we are committed to creating inclusive, safe, and respectful spaces for all.
Proud that 80 leading organisations and leaders across the VAWG sector have signed an open letter led by Jewish Womenโs Aid, standing in solidarity with the Jewish community and condemning rising antisemitism.
๐ Read the full letter: bit.ly/4ueC8Kb
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May 29
A huge thank you to BBC Spotlight for inviting First Light to share our concerns about self-test rape kits, and why the responsibility to collect evidence should never be placed on someone who has experienced sexual assault.
firstlight.org.uk/news_and_sโฆ
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May 28
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ, ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐.
As the world comes together to kick off the World Cup, weโre asking you to stand with us and share a powerful, united message.
firstlight.org.uk/get_involvโฆ
#BlowTheWhistle #WorldCup2026
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May 22
Children and Young Peoples Independent Sexual Violence Advisor @firstlightsw in Swindon
Info/apply: ow.ly/AuNu50Z0523
#WorkInWilts
ALT First Light Logo.
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First Light retweeted
May 22
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May 22
Bank Holiday Operating Hours โ Monday 25th May 2026
Please note that some of our services will be closed during the Bank Holiday weekend.
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May 22
Bank Holiday Operating Hours โ Monday 25th May 2026
๐Safe Spaces England & Wales
โ Church-related Abuse Service will be closed
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May 22
๐จ Need urgent support?
These services are available 24/7:
National Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Immediate danger, call 999
All services will reopen on Tuesday 26th May
Find more support here:
firstlight.org.uk/support_seโฆ
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May 7
Our research, Abuse from Online Dating: The Invisible Issue, shows that abuse linked to dating apps is common, normalised, and under reported.
๐ Read the full report here: firstlight.org.uk/go/abuse-fโฆ
This research was funded by the @Glos_OPCC
#onlinedating #DigitalAbuse
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May 1
**Please note, some of our service will be closed during the Bank Holiday. (Monday 4th May 2026)
All services will return to regular operating hours from Tuesday 5th May.
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May 1
If you require urgent assistance during this Bank Holiday weekend, please reach out to the following 24/7 helplines:
๐ National Domestic Abuse Helpline:
0808 2000 247
Remember, if you are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 999.
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May 1
If you require urgent assistance during this Bank Holiday weekend, Please Call 24/7 helplines:
๐ National Domestic Abuse Helpline:
0808 2000 247
๐ National Rape Crisis Helpline:
0808 802 9999
Remember, if you are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 999.
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