News and Updates
First Light’s Domestic Abuse Helpline sees a 27% increase in calls during Pandemic.
First Light extended the operating hours of our Domestic Abuse Helpline as a result of rising calls during the pandemic. Supported by Barclays, the longer hours until 9pm weekdays and on Saturdays has allowed [...]
Safer Futures is mentioned in Home Office & HM Government Report
A Home Office and a HM Government report has been released this week which acknowledges the fantastic work of our Safer Futures service. - Violence Against Women and Girls Services Commissioning Toolkit - Supporting [...]
Spring 2022 Newsletter
Message to supporters from Lyn Gooding, Chief Executive: Dear all, Until now First Light has been a crisis support and recovery service, and it has long been our ambition to utilise the amazing skills [...]
ISVA Service – Lime Culture accreditation.
First Light are delighted to announce that on Wednesday 2nd March Lime Culture accredited our adult & children and young people's ISVA Services against the Quality Standards for ISVA Services. Click here for more [...]
First Light wins £40,000 Movement for Good award
First Light will receive a £40,000 windfall as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance Group’s annual Movement for Good awards. After receiving a £10,000 award last year, First Light South West is one of five charities [...]
Children and Young Person’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (Non-contact offences)
First Light are pleased to announce that together with Cornwall Council we have been awarded funding to employ three Children and Young Person’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (Non-contact offences). They will work end to [...]