First Light Plymouth & Devon

22/10/2026

A conversation could change a life. That's why we're at Lush today, raising awareness and helping people learn about the support available in Plymouth.

We're here all day, sharing information and answering questions about our Plymouth services supporting people affected by:
💜 Domestic Abuse
💜 Sexual Violence
💜 Church-related Abuse

Whether you're looking for information for yourself, supporting someone else, or simply want to learn more about the help available locally, please stop by and say hello.

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Lush Plymouth for welcoming us into their space and helping us reach more people who may need support.

Community partnerships like this make a real difference.

Come and see us. We're here all day.

20/10/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭.

More than 40 years ago, women took to the streets through Reclaim the Night, challenging the idea that they should limit their freedom to stay safe.

Today, women and girls face similar barriers in digital spaces. Too often, they are told to stay quiet, block it out, leave the conversation, avoid certain platforms, or simply log off.

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬.
𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞. 𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬.

As part of 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls, we're inviting women and girls to share their experiences across social media, gaming communities, livestreams, forums, messaging apps, workplace networks, dating platforms, and other digital spaces.

Together, we're building a collective digital protest, shining a light on the harassment, misogyny, exclusion, intimidation and abuse that too many women and girls experience online, and challenging the idea that this is simply "part of being online."

Throughout the campaign, anonymous experiences will become part of a growing public display of voices, highlighting why change is needed. Every story shared helps expose the reality of life online and strengthens the call for safer, more inclusive digital spaces.

Add your voice. Join the movement. Share your experience anonymously: https://www.firstlight.org.uk/go/reclaimTheNet

𝐈𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬.

13/10/2026

From all of us at First Light, thank you for helping create this year's Crisis Fund.

The Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund has now come to an end, and we want to say a thank you to everyone who donated, shared our appeal, and helped spread the word.

Because of your support, our Crisis Fund will continue to provide practical help to women and girls affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and church-related abuse when they need it most.

Your generosity will help survivors access essentials that can make a real difference during some of the most difficult moments in their lives, including emergency travel, clothing, toiletries, mobile phones, and support to attend counselling, appointments and court hearings.

Every donation, every share, and every conversation helped us reach more people and raise vital funds for those facing crisis.

Together, you've helped ensure that when abuse changes someone's world in an instant, support is there to help them take their next step.

13/10/2026

Just 3 hours left to Double your Donation!

A safe journey. A phone call. A clean set of clothes.

Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.

Abuse can change everything in an instant.
Your support can change everything after that.

For the next 3 hours, every donation to our Crisis Fund will be doubled through the Women and Girls Match Fund.

🧥 Emergency clothing and toiletries
🚖 Transport to a place of safety
📱 Mobile phones and emergency credit
🏡 Temporary accommodation during a crisis
💜 Practical support that helps survivors stay connected and safe

Because of supporters like you, we've been able to provide help when it was needed most.

You've helped women and girls reach safety.
You've helped survivors get to vital appointments.
You've helped remove financial barriers that stand in the way of recovery.

Every act of generosity sends a powerful message:
You are not alone. Help is here.

The deadline is 12pm today.

Until then, every pound donated will have twice the impact, helping women and girls access safety, support and the essentials they need to begin rebuilding their lives.

Please donate now if you can.

And if you're unable to give today, sharing this post could help us reach someone who can.

Together, we can be there when it matters most.

👉 Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN

12/10/2026

🚨 ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT TO DOUBLE YOUR DONATION 🚨

Every day, we support people affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and church-related abuse.

Many face practical barriers that can stand in the way of safety, support and recovery.

⚠️ A safe journey away from abuse.
⚠️ A phone that keeps someone connected to support.
⚠️ Food in the cupboard during a crisis.
⚠️ A doorbell camera that helps someone feel safer at home.

These are often the things many of us take for granted.
But at the right moment, they can make all the difference.

That's why we're asking for your help today.

Can you spare £10 to help change someone's next step?
Today, that £10 becomes £20.

For the next 24 hours, every donation to First Light's Crisis Fund will be doubled through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.

Your donation could help someone reach safety, attend a counselling appointment, stay connected to specialist support, or access essential items during a crisis when they have nowhere else to turn.

These aren't luxuries.

They're often the lifelines that help people stay safe, stay connected and continue their recovery.

After 12pm tomorrow, match funding ends and every pound donated will no longer be doubled.

Please don't wait until it's too late to have your donation doubled.
If you can, please donate today.

If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing this post. Your share could help us reach someone who can.

Together, we can help ensure that when abuse changes everything in an instant, support is there when it matters most.

👉 Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN
Abuse can change everything in an instant. Your support can change everything after that.

11/10/2026

Abuse can change everything in an instant.
Your support can change everything after that.

Double your donation to our Crisis Fund with the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.

From now until 12pm on 13th October, every donation will be doubled, helping us provide practical support to women and girls affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

When someone reaches out for help, they often need more than emotional support. They may need emergency travel to a place of safety, clothing, toiletries, a mobile phone to stay connected, or help attending counselling, medical appointments or court hearings.

These are the items that statutory funding often can't cover.
But they can make all the difference.

Previous donations have helped survivors:
👉Access emergency essentials after fleeing abuse
👉Stay connected to specialist support through phones and SIM cards
👉Travel to appointments, therapy and court hearings
👉Overcome financial barriers during their recovery journey
👉Access safety, dignity and hope when they need it most

This week, your donation can go twice as far.
🩷 Please donate if you can.
🔁 Please share this post to help us reach more people.

👉 Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN

Abuse can change everything in an instant.
Your support can change everything after that.

10/10/2026

You helped survivors when they needed it most. Can you do it again?

When someone needs to flee an abusive situation, when a survivor of sexual violence has nowhere else to turn, or when someone can't afford to reach the support that could change their life, practical help matters.

And because of people like you, we've been able to provide it.

Previous donations to our Crisis Fund have helped women and girls access emergency clothing and toiletries, travel to safety, attend counselling and court appointments, stay connected through mobile phones and SIM cards, and receive essential support when no other funding was available.

Those weren't just items.
They were journeys to safety.
They were connections to support.
They were moments of dignity, hope and recovery.
Today, we're asking for your help again.

From now until 12pm on 13thth October, every donation made through our Women and Girls Match Fund campaign will be doubled, meaning your gift can support even more women and girls affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Please donate if you can.
Please share this post to help us reach more people.

Together, we can be there when it matters most.
Because abuse can change everything in an instant.

👉 Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN

09/10/2026

Imagine leaving an abusive relationship and still not feeling safe in your own home.
Every knock at the door puts you on edge.
Every unexpected noise makes you anxious.

Even everyday tasks can feel overwhelming when you're trying to rebuild your life after abuse.

For many women across Plymouth, the fear doesn't end when the relationship ends.

No woman should have to choose between her safety and what she can afford.

That's why we're raising funds to create a dedicated Crisis Fund through our Plymouth Domestic Abuse Services.

The fund will help women access practical safety measures, such as secure locks, video doorbells and personal alarms, when they need them most. The right support at the right moment can make the difference between living in fear and beginning to feel safe again.

💜 Could you spare £10 today to help a woman feel safer tomorrow?

For a limited time, every donation will be doubled through the Women and Girls Match Fund.

That means:
✅ £10 becomes £20
✅ £25 becomes £50
✅ £50 becomes £100

Every pound donated before 12pm on 13th October will go twice as far, helping us support more women across Plymouth with practical measures that can increase their safety, confidence and peace of mind.

This isn't just about locks, doorbells or alarms.
It's about helping someone sleep a little easier at night.
It's about feeling safer when answering the door.
It's about rebuilding confidence, independence and control.
Most importantly, it's about reminding women that they are not alone.

If you can, please donate today.

If you can't donate right now, sharing this post could help us reach someone who can.

👉 https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN

Abuse can change everything in an instant. Your support can change everything after that.

Imagine leaving an abusive relationship and still not feeling safe in your own home.

Every knock at the door puts you on edge.
Every unexpected noise makes you anxious.
Even everyday tasks can feel overwhelming when you're trying to rebuild your life after abuse.

For many women across Plymouth and Cornwall, the fear doesn't end when the relationship ends.

No woman should have to choose between her safety and what she can afford.

That's why we're raising funds to create a dedicated Crisis Fund through our Plymouth and Cornwall Domestic Abuse Services.

The fund will help women access practical safety measures, such as secure locks, video doorbells and personal alarms, when they need them most. The right support at the right moment can make the difference between living in fear and beginning to feel safe again.

💜 Could you spare £10 today to help a woman feel safer tomorrow?

For a limited time, every donation will be doubled through the Women and Girls Match Fund.

That means:
✅ £10 becomes £20
✅ £25 becomes £50
✅ £50 becomes £100

Every pound donated before 12pm on 13th October will go twice as far, helping us support more women across Plymouth and Cornwall with practical measures that can increase their safety, confidence and peace of mind.

This isn't just about locks, doorbells or alarms.
It's about helping someone sleep a little easier at night.
It's about feeling safer when answering the door.
It's about rebuilding confidence, independence and control.
Most importantly, it's about reminding women that they are not alone.

If you can, please donate today.
If you can't donate right now, sharing this post could help us reach someone who can.

👉 https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN

Abuse can change everything in an instant. Your support can change everything after that.

08/10/2026

You helped survivors when they needed it most. Can you do it again?

When someone needs to flee an abusive situation, when a survivor of sexual violence has nowhere else to turn, or when someone can't afford to reach the support that could change their life, practical help matters.

And because of people like you, we've been able to provide it.

Previous donations to our Crisis Fund have helped women and girls access emergency clothing and toiletries, travel to safety, attend counselling and court appointments, stay connected through mobile phones and SIM cards, and receive essential support when no other funding was available.

Those weren't just items.
They were journeys to safety.
They were connections to support.
They were moments of dignity, hope and recovery.
Today, we're asking for your help again.

From now until 12pm on 13thth October, every donation made through our Women and Girls Match Fund campaign will be doubled, meaning your gift can support even more women and girls affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Please donate if you can.
Please share this post to help us reach more people.

Together, we can be there when it matters most.
Because abuse can change everything in an instant.

👉 Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN

07/10/2026

What would you take if you had to leave home today?

For many women and girls experiencing domestic abuse, leaving isn't planned. It happens in a moment of crisis.

They may leave without money, clothing, toiletries, a phone, or a safe way to travel.

Abuse can change everything in an instant.

Our Crisis Fund helps us provide those essentials when survivors need them most.

Previous donations have helped provide:
🧥 Emergency clothing and toiletries
🚖 Transport to a place of safety
📱 Mobile phones and emergency credit
🏡 Temporary accommodation during a crisis
💜 Practical support that helps survivors stay connected and safe

No one should have to choose between their safety and what they can afford.

This week, your donation can have twice the impact and help us support more women and girls fleeing abuse and rebuilding their lives.

Please donate if you can.
Please share this post to help us reach more people.
Abuse can change everything in an instant.
Your support can change everything after that.

👉 Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN

What would you take if you had to leave home today?

For many women and girls experiencing domestic abuse, leaving isn't planned. It happens in a moment of crisis.

They may leave without money, clothing, toiletries, a phone, or a safe way to travel.

Abuse can change everything in an instant.

Our Crisis Fund helps us provide those essentials when survivors need them most.

Previous donations have helped provide:
🧥 Emergency clothing and toiletries
🚖 Transport to a place of safety
📱 Mobile phones and emergency credit
🏡 Temporary accommodation during a crisis
💜 Practical support that helps survivors stay connected and safe

No one should have to choose between their safety and what they can afford.

This week, your donation can have twice the impact and help us support more women and girls fleeing abuse and rebuilding their lives.

Please donate if you can.
Please share this post to help us reach more people.

Abuse can change everything in an instant.
Your support can change everything after that.

👉 Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS00000FcBEjYAN