First Light Swindon & Wiltshire

12/06/2026

Blow the Whistle invites everyone who cares about sport to take shared responsibility for challenging abuse.

Domestic abuse and sexual violence remain widespread, yet are often hidden, minimised or misunderstood. Harmful behaviours, including emotional abuse, coercive control and intimidation, are too often normalised, and many people who notice warning signs don’t feel confident to speak out.

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:
• Noticing when something isn’t right
• Calling out abusive behaviour safely
• Checking in and showing care
• Making support visible and accessible

Learn more at: https://www.firstlight.org.uk/blowthewhistle/

11/06/2026

Today we stand together to .

Weʼre sending a clear message:
abuse is not ignored, no one is left to face it alone, and support is always available.

When something isnʼt right, in relationships, at home, at work, or in our communities,
WE STOP.
WE NOTICE.
WE ACT.
WE DONʼT LOOK AWAY.

Blowing the whistle means:
👉Noticing when something isnʼt right
👉Calling out abusive behaviour
👉Checking in and showing care
👉Making support visible and accessible

Join us. Share this message.
Stand for fairness, respect and safety.

Play your part. Call out abuse. Blow the whistle.

09/06/2026

Every day, our team supports survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and church-related abuse to feel safe, heard, and empowered.

And right now, we’re looking for people who want to be part of that.
💬 Ready for a career change?
💬 Want work that reflects your values?
💬 Driven to make a real difference?

This could be your moment.
Join a team where your work truly matters
Build a career with purpose
Stand alongside survivors on their journey to recovery

👉 Explore our current vacancies: https://www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/

Be part of the change. Stand with survivors.

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 #𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲.

Blow the Whistle invites everyone who cares about sport to take shared responsibility for challenging abuse.

Domestic abuse and sexual violence remain widespread, yet are often hidden, minimised or misunderstood. Harmful behaviours, including emotional abuse, coercive control and intimidation, are too often normalised, and many people who notice warning signs don’t feel confident to speak out.

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:
• Noticing when something isn’t right
• Calling out abusive behaviour safely
• Checking in and showing care
• Making support visible and accessible

It’s fantastic to see so many organisations already standing with us.

A huge thank you to: Devon & Cornwall Police, Blaby District, Ahimsa, The WISH Centre, Plymouth Marjon University, The Integrated Domestic Abuse Service Plymouth, Man Culture, Plymouth Community Homes, Safe Spaces England & Wales, Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance, Devon County Council, Cornwall Council, Safer Cornwall, and all those supporting the campaign internally.

Your support sends a clear message:

𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗹.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲.

If you’d like to get involved, visit:
👉 https://www.firstlight.org.uk/get_involved/blowthewhistle/

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Grant and Lorraine for fundraising in support of First Light

After their daughter experienced a serious sexual offence at the age of 12, she showed incredible strength in finding her voice and going through the police investigation and court process.

With the support of an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), she was able to access the emotional and practical support she needed during an incredibly difficult time.

Now, Grant and Lorraine are taking on a 10k to help ensure others can access that same vital support.

Every donation will help us continue to stand alongside people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence, ensuring they are heard, believed, and supported.

If you’re able to, please consider supporting their fundraiser or sharing their page.

Together, we can help more people feel heard, supported, and not alone.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/grant-hesketh-1

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞.

As the world comes together to kick off the World Cup, we’re asking you to stand with us and share a powerful, united message.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲.

Together, we can raise awareness, spark conversations, and show that abuse will not be ignored.

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞.

As the world comes together to kick off the World Cup, we’re asking you to stand with us and share a powerful, united message.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲.

Together, we can raise awareness, spark conversations, and show that abuse will not be ignored.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already joined the campaign, including: Devon & Cornwall Police, Trevi Women, Blaby District, Ahimsa, The WISH Centre, Plymouth Marjon University, The Integrated Domestic Abuse Service Plymouth, Man Culture, and Plymouth Community Homes along with all the organisations supporting and sharing the campaign internally.

𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙.

Get involved 👇
🔗 https://www.firstlight.org.uk/get_involved/blowthewhistle/

22/05/2026

🔔 Bank Holiday Operating Hours – Monday 25th May 2026

Please note that some of our services will be closed during the Bank Holiday weekend.

📍 First Light Swindon & Wiltshire
✅ SARC Helpline remains open 24/7
📞 01793 781917
❌ ISVA Service & SARC Office will be closed

📍 Safe Spaces England & Wales
❌ Church-related Abuse Service will be closed

🚨 Need urgent support?
These services are available 24/7:
📞 National R**e Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999
📞 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999 (or 101 for non-emergencies).

✅ All services will reopen on Tuesday 26th May
💻 Find more support here:
https://www.firstlight.org.uk/support_services/