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We deliver programmes in schools, colleges and other organisations to help build community resilience to domestic abuse and stalking.
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We offer our free personal safety app Hollie Guard. The Hollie Gazzard Trust is a Gloucestershire-based charity with a nationwide reach. It was set up in 2014 by Hollie’s family, Nick, Amanda, and Chloe, following her horrific murder. While nothing can change the events of that tragic day, the Trust was created so that something positive could come from Hollie’s loss. Our mission is to help prevent other families and individuals from going through what Hollie experienced by focusing on three core aims:
AWARENESS: We shine a light on the realities of domestic abuse, stalking, and violence against women and girls. By sharing Hollie’s story and the experiences of others, we raise awareness across communities and help break the silence around harmful behaviours. EDUCATION: Education is at the heart of what we do. We deliver engaging workshops in schools, universities and workplaces that promote healthy relationships, challenge controlling behaviours, and empower people to speak out and support others. PREVENTION: We’re committed to creating tools and programmes that protect individuals before harm can occur. One of our key initiatives is the Hollie Guard personal safety app, powered by PanicGuard, which provides practical support to those at risk and is actively promoted by police forces and professionals across the UK. Hollie had suffered from domestic abuse and stalking in the time leading up to her death. Tackling these issues remains at the forefront of the Trust’s work. While Hollie’s family are still devastated by her untimely death, they hope the work of the Trust and the funds raised in Hollie’s memory can help others find a better future and reach their full potential.

09/10/2026

✨ Written in the Stars: Hollie Gazzard Trust Annual Dinner 2026 ✨

Join us for a very special evening as we come together to celebrate Hollie's legacy and raise vital funds to support the work of the Hollie Gazzard Trust. 💜

Our Written in the Stars Annual Dinner promises a wonderful night of entertainment, great company and fundraising, all for a cause close to our hearts.

🌟 Friday 27th November 2026
📍 Cheltenham Chase Hotel, GL3 4PB
🥂 Arrival from 6.30pm until 1am

Here's what's in store:

✨ Delicious three-course meal
✨ Live entertainment from Tommy & The Fuse
✨ Charity auction and prize draw
✨ An opportunity to make a real difference

🎟️ Tickets: £80 per person or £800 for a table of 10

Whether you're joining us with friends, family or colleagues, we'd love you to be part of this special evening.

Every ticket purchased helps us continue Hollie's legacy through education, awareness and our work to create safer communities.

💌 To book your tickets, email Ellie at [email protected]

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💜

08/10/2026

💜 Teenage relationships must be taken seriously.

Our CEO, Jane Harvey, appeared on BBC Points West this evening, speaking about the recent Cirencester case involving two 14-year-olds and the importance of recognising the warning signs of abusive behaviour in teenage relationships.

Teenage relationships can be intense, but controlling, obsessive and jealous behaviour should never be dismissed as simply teenage drama.

Jane highlighted several important messages:

▪️ Unwanted, persistent contact should raise concerns about stalking, not simply be dismissed as someone “hassling” or bothering another person.

▪️ Well-meaning advice such as “just ignore them” or “block them” isn't always the safest response. Blocking without preserving messages can also mean losing important evidence.

▪️ Concerns about stalking or abusive behaviour should be reported to the police so that risks can be assessed and appropriate safeguarding measures considered.

Young people deserve to feel safe in their relationships, to be listened to and to have their concerns taken seriously.

Our thoughts remain with the young girl and her family following this deeply distressing case. 💜

📺 Jane's interview is featured at the beginning of tonight's BBC Points West programme.

👉 Watch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0032m6r/points-west-evening-news-08102026

06/10/2026

💜 Domestic abuse isn’t always visible, but it’s always real.

It doesn’t always leave a bruise. It can be emotional, psychological, financial or sexual. It can be coercion, control, isolation, intimidation, or someone gradually taking away another person’s independence.

This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we want to remind everyone that recognising the signs matters, but so does how we respond when someone reaches out.

Listen without judgement.

Believe what they tell you.

Support their choices and next steps.

Sometimes the most important thing you can do is make sure someone knows they are heard, believed and not alone.

At the Hollie Gazzard Trust, we will continue working to educate, raise awareness and help people recognise harmful behaviours before they escalate.

💜 Your support helps us continue this vital work. If you are able to make a donation, however small, it will help us reach more people through education, awareness and training.

https://holliegazzard.enthuse.com/donate #!/

Together, we can help create safer communities and brighter futures. 💜

02/10/2026

💜 This is what Active Bystander Training looks like in real life.

When our CEO, Jane Harvey, recently met Zach Palmer, he shared a brilliant example of how he had put his Hollie Gazzard Trust Active Bystander Training into practice.
In his role as a Senior Community Support Officer, Zach noticed a woman being harassed by a passer-by and decided to step in.

Using techniques he learned through the training, Zach offered support safely and appropriately, showing allyship without escalating the situation or creating confrontation.

And that is exactly why this training matters.

We can all make a difference.

Sometimes it is simply about recognising that something isn’t right, knowing how to respond safely and having the confidence to act.

One person choosing not to look the other way can make someone else feel safer, supported and seen.

Thank you, Zach, for putting your training into practice and for sharing your story with us. 💜

👉 Find out more about our Active Bystander Training: https://holliegazzard.org/work-places/

01/10/2026

💜 What do you think spiking looks like?

Our CEO, Jane Harvey, recently attended an event hosted by Barclays UK in partnership with Birmingham Colmore, where Dr Amy Burrell from the University of Birmingham presented important research exploring spiking behaviour in the UK.

The findings challenge some common assumptions about spiking.

A stranger. A nightclub. An illegal drug slipped into a drink? The reality can look very different.

The research found that spiking can involve alcohol and other substances and can happen in private homes and gatherings, as well as bars and clubs.

One particularly concerning finding was that one-third of respondents asked about their motivations said they thought or knew their actions wouldn't cause any harm.
But giving someone a substance without their knowledge or consent is spiking. Whatever the intention, it can cause harm.

👉 Swipe through to explore some of the myths versus the evidence.

A huge thank you to Dr Amy Burrell from the University of Birmingham for sharing this important research, Jane Nitka from Barclays and Paul Street, Safer Colmore Project Manager at Birmingham Colmore, for bringing people together to have this important conversation.

The research featured in the infographic was conducted by Dr Amy Burrell, Josephine Broyd, Dr Kari Davies and Dr Sarah Hambidge, with infographic design by Lana Woolford of Cloud Chamber Studios.

Spiking is never harmless. Consent matters. 💜

29/09/2026

💜 The scale of violence against women and girls demands urgent action.

That’s why we’re incredibly proud of our partnership with Beaulieu Convent School, recently featured by the Jersey Chamber of Commerce.

Together, we’re helping students and staff understand coercive and controlling behaviour, stalking and unwanted contact, alongside active bystander training that gives people the confidence to recognise and safely challenge inappropriate behaviour.

But this cannot stop at the school gates.

We need these conversations in all schools, universities, workplaces and communities if we are going to create meaningful change.

Thank you to everyone at Beaulieu for championing this work and to the Jersey Chamber of Commerce for helping us take the message further.

👉 Read the full article: https://jerseychamber.com/news/building-safer-communities-beaulieu-convent-school-partners-hollie-gazzard-trust-pioneer

25/09/2026

🧠🍻 Think you’ve got what it takes to be our Quiz Night champions?

Grab your cleverest friends, brush up on your general knowledge and join us for the Hollie Gazzard Trust Quiz Night at Gloucester Brewery!

📅 Wednesday 30th September
⏰ Quiz from 7pm
📍 Gloucester Brewery
👥 Teams of up to 4
🎟️ £10 per person

Matt Bennett will host the evening, with a prize for the winning team and a raffle with more prizes up for grabs.

Our Quiz Night is kindly sponsored by Keysigma, helping us bring everyone together for a fun evening while raising vital funds to support the Hollie Gazzard Trust's work. 💜

Click here to book tickets: https://gvwhl.com/K3DMW

So, who’s your dream quiz team? Tag the three people you’d want sitting around your table! 👇

24/09/2026

💜 This is why we do what we do.

This is why we get out of bed in the morning. Why we tell Hollie’s story. Why we keep having conversations that aren’t always easy, but matter enormously.

Over the past couple of days, Sara Dillon, Emma Provins and Jane Harvey from the Hollie Gazzard Trust have been at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, delivering training to students around healthy relationships, harassment, sexual harassment, consent, recognising warning signs and knowing how to access help and support safely.

We believe in young people.

We believe they have the power to challenge behaviours that aren't acceptable. To look out for each other. To speak up when something doesn't feel right. To understand that unwanted or inappropriate behaviour should never simply be accepted as part of growing up, university life or a relationship.

Most importantly, we want young people to have the knowledge and confidence to recognise the warning signs and know where and how to get help safely.

Because education can change attitudes. It can start conversations. And those conversations can help create the cultural change we so desperately need.

A huge thank you to all the students who joined us over the past couple of days, and to everyone at the Royal Agricultural University for welcoming us and making these conversations a priority. 💜

This is why we do what we do.

23/09/2026

💜 Nick Gazzard OBE joined BBC Radio Gloucestershire yesterday to discuss the recent Cirencester case involving two 14-year-olds.

A 14-year-old boy was sentenced this week following a knife attack on a 14-year-old girl in Cirencester. Gloucestershire Constabulary said he had become obsessed with the girl after she rejected his advances.

Nick was invited onto the programme to share his reaction and thoughts on the case, and on why early education around healthy relationships, stalking, coercive and controlling behaviour and warning signs matters.

At the Hollie Gazzard Trust, we believe these conversations need to start young. Helping people recognise unhealthy behaviour, understand boundaries and know where to turn for support can make a real difference.

🎧 Listen back to Nick’s interview on BBC Radio Gloucestershire from 3:09:00 to hear his reaction and thoughts on the case: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031k2p

Our thoughts remain with the young girl and her family following what must have been an incredibly traumatic experience. 💜

21/09/2026

A huge thank you to Splanky for putting on such a fantastic evening in support of the Hollie Gazzard Trust.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came along, enjoyed the music, supported the event and helped raise vital funds for the Trust.

A special thank you to everyone involved in making the evening happen from behind the scenes.

Every ticket bought, donation made, and raffle ticket purchased helps us continue our work to raise awareness of domestic abuse and stalking, educate young people and professionals, and help create safer communities.💜

Address

Office P9 At Cheltenham Film Studios, Arle Court, Hatherley Lane
Cheltenham
GL516PN

Telephone

+447538575229

Website

https://holliegazzard.enthuse.com/donate#!/, http://www.holliegazzard.org/

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