News and Updates
First Light launches 100 days, 100 ways fundraising campaign
First Light is asking people in Cornwall and Devon to sign up to 100 days, 100 ways and fundraise to help support people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. 100 days, 100 [...]
First Light to lead £7.2 million contract for domestic abuse and sexual violence services in Cornwall
South West charity First Light together with national children’s charity Barnardo’s have won a £7.2m contract to deliver vital services to support people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly who have experienced domestic abuse [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
