News and Updates
First Light project awarded more than £118,000 from BBC Children in Need
BBC Children in Need has announced £118,964 in new funding to First Light to continue supporting its work with children aged five to 18 years old who have experienced sexual abuse. Over the next [...]
South West charity extends its cover of sexual abuse crisis support workers
A South West charity that supports victims of rape and sexual abuse has strengthened its cover with the appointment of two new crisis support workers. The extended cover means First Light, which covers Cornwall and [...]
First Light Camel Trail Cycle Challenge
Staff and supporters at First Light will be raising awareness of their valuable work and kickstarting their Spring fundraising with a cycle challenge from Padstow to Bodmin. The team, including the chief executive, trustees and [...]
What happens at DASH refresher training?
First Light offers specialist training for professionals working in the community who may come across victims of domestic abuse.There are two courses on offer – DASH and DASH refresher. DASH stands for Domestic Abuse, Stalking, [...]
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Press Release - action on Disclosure and urgent sexual violence case review On Saturday 27 January, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced a package of measures to [...]
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2018
PRESS RELEASE South West charity says: #ITSNOTOK – Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2018 A charity in Cornwall and Plymouth that supports victims of rape and sexual abuse is calling for [...]
