First Light
@firstlightsw.bsky.social
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support for All
❖ South West based charity.
❖ Supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence in Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire.
❖ Account not monitored 24/7.
www.FirstLight.org.uk
❖ South West based charity.
❖ Supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence in Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire.
❖ Account not monitored 24/7.
www.FirstLight.org.uk
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.
A huge thank you to Zara and Maia, who raised an incredible £210 (including Gift Aid) by taking part in the Torbay Half Marathon & 10K, exceeding their target and helping us provide vital support to those affected by abuse.
October 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A huge thank you to Zara and Maia, who raised an incredible £210 (including Gift Aid) by taking part in the Torbay Half Marathon & 10K, exceeding their target and helping us provide vital support to those affected by abuse.
A huge thank you to Millie and the team at St Michael's Resort for organising such a vibrant and unforgettable event and raising an incredible £2,145 to support survivors
The funds raised will make a real difference in supporting those affected by abuse.
The funds raised will make a real difference in supporting those affected by abuse.
September 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A huge thank you to Millie and the team at St Michael's Resort for organising such a vibrant and unforgettable event and raising an incredible £2,145 to support survivors
The funds raised will make a real difference in supporting those affected by abuse.
The funds raised will make a real difference in supporting those affected by abuse.
Double your donation. Double the difference.
From 8–15 Oct, every £1 you give to our @BigGive campaign will be matched to support survivors of sexual violence with essentials & care.
#BigGive2025 #DoubleTheDifference #SupportSurvivors #WomenAndGirlsFund
From 8–15 Oct, every £1 you give to our @BigGive campaign will be matched to support survivors of sexual violence with essentials & care.
#BigGive2025 #DoubleTheDifference #SupportSurvivors #WomenAndGirlsFund
September 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Double your donation. Double the difference.
From 8–15 Oct, every £1 you give to our @BigGive campaign will be matched to support survivors of sexual violence with essentials & care.
#BigGive2025 #DoubleTheDifference #SupportSurvivors #WomenAndGirlsFund
From 8–15 Oct, every £1 you give to our @BigGive campaign will be matched to support survivors of sexual violence with essentials & care.
#BigGive2025 #DoubleTheDifference #SupportSurvivors #WomenAndGirlsFund
Could you support someone during the most difficult time of their life?
👉 Find out more by clicking the link: www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/
Please share with anyone who might be the right fit.
#Gloucester #Gloucestershire
👉 Find out more by clicking the link: www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/
Please share with anyone who might be the right fit.
#Gloucester #Gloucestershire
September 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Could you support someone during the most difficult time of their life?
👉 Find out more by clicking the link: www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/
Please share with anyone who might be the right fit.
#Gloucester #Gloucestershire
👉 Find out more by clicking the link: www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/
Please share with anyone who might be the right fit.
#Gloucester #Gloucestershire
Our teams are out for Freshers!
Row & Lianne joined Truro College to talk healthy relationships & support. Liv, Fawzia & Charlotte visited Wiltshire College to raise awareness of our SARC & ISVA services.
Row & Lianne joined Truro College to talk healthy relationships & support. Liv, Fawzia & Charlotte visited Wiltshire College to raise awareness of our SARC & ISVA services.
September 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Our teams are out for Freshers!
Row & Lianne joined Truro College to talk healthy relationships & support. Liv, Fawzia & Charlotte visited Wiltshire College to raise awareness of our SARC & ISVA services.
Row & Lianne joined Truro College to talk healthy relationships & support. Liv, Fawzia & Charlotte visited Wiltshire College to raise awareness of our SARC & ISVA services.
Abuse can make us feel alone and trapped, with nowhere to turn.
For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, help us share the message that no one is alone support is available.
Reach out to the people around you.
Let them know you're there if they need to talk.
It will make a difference.
For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, help us share the message that no one is alone support is available.
Reach out to the people around you.
Let them know you're there if they need to talk.
It will make a difference.
September 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Abuse can make us feel alone and trapped, with nowhere to turn.
For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, help us share the message that no one is alone support is available.
Reach out to the people around you.
Let them know you're there if they need to talk.
It will make a difference.
For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, help us share the message that no one is alone support is available.
Reach out to the people around you.
Let them know you're there if they need to talk.
It will make a difference.
It’s that time of year - Freshers is here!
We’re kicking things off today at Salisbury Freshers Fair.
Come meet the team Jess, Liv, Mel, Lorraine, and our amazing volunteer Mhairi
💬 Got questions? We’re here to help.
👋 Just want to say hi? We’d love that too.
We’re kicking things off today at Salisbury Freshers Fair.
Come meet the team Jess, Liv, Mel, Lorraine, and our amazing volunteer Mhairi
💬 Got questions? We’re here to help.
👋 Just want to say hi? We’d love that too.
September 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It’s that time of year - Freshers is here!
We’re kicking things off today at Salisbury Freshers Fair.
Come meet the team Jess, Liv, Mel, Lorraine, and our amazing volunteer Mhairi
💬 Got questions? We’re here to help.
👋 Just want to say hi? We’d love that too.
We’re kicking things off today at Salisbury Freshers Fair.
Come meet the team Jess, Liv, Mel, Lorraine, and our amazing volunteer Mhairi
💬 Got questions? We’re here to help.
👋 Just want to say hi? We’d love that too.
The UK Government will test its Emergency Alert System on This Sunday.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Please help share to help keep others safe.
www.firstlight.org.uk/important-al...
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Please help share to help keep others safe.
www.firstlight.org.uk/important-al...
September 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The UK Government will test its Emergency Alert System on This Sunday.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Please help share to help keep others safe.
www.firstlight.org.uk/important-al...
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Please help share to help keep others safe.
www.firstlight.org.uk/important-al...
Knowing someone is there can make all the difference
But remember
👉 Don't pressuring them to leave, report, or confront the abuser.
👉Avoid ultimatums or deadlines
👉Respect their pace.
Your support matters.
Just being there can be a lifeline.
But remember
👉 Don't pressuring them to leave, report, or confront the abuser.
👉Avoid ultimatums or deadlines
👉Respect their pace.
Your support matters.
Just being there can be a lifeline.
September 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Knowing someone is there can make all the difference
But remember
👉 Don't pressuring them to leave, report, or confront the abuser.
👉Avoid ultimatums or deadlines
👉Respect their pace.
Your support matters.
Just being there can be a lifeline.
But remember
👉 Don't pressuring them to leave, report, or confront the abuser.
👉Avoid ultimatums or deadlines
👉Respect their pace.
Your support matters.
Just being there can be a lifeline.
The UK Government will test its Emergency Alert System on Sunday, 7th September at 3:00 PM.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Please help share to help keep others safe.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Please help share to help keep others safe.
August 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The UK Government will test its Emergency Alert System on Sunday, 7th September at 3:00 PM.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Please help share to help keep others safe.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Please help share to help keep others safe.
Zara and Maia are taking part in the Torbay Half Marathon and they’ve chosen to raise money for First Light.
If you’d like to support their run, you can sponsor them here: sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/...
Run for change.
Show your support.
Help those affected by abuse.
If you’d like to support their run, you can sponsor them here: sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/...
Run for change.
Show your support.
Help those affected by abuse.
August 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Zara and Maia are taking part in the Torbay Half Marathon and they’ve chosen to raise money for First Light.
If you’d like to support their run, you can sponsor them here: sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/...
Run for change.
Show your support.
Help those affected by abuse.
If you’d like to support their run, you can sponsor them here: sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/...
Run for change.
Show your support.
Help those affected by abuse.
**Please note, some of our service will be closed or providing limited services during the Bank Holiday. (Monday 25th August 2025)
Remember, if you are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 999.
Remember, if you are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 999.
August 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
**Please note, some of our service will be closed or providing limited services during the Bank Holiday. (Monday 25th August 2025)
Remember, if you are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 999.
Remember, if you are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 999.