First Light Plymouth & Devon

17/06/2026

We often assume that if something was wrong, someone would say something.

The reality is many people don’t know they can, or don’t feel safe enough to speak up.

The World Cup brings people together, friends, family, communities cheering side by side. But behind closed doors, some people may not feel safe.

That’s why we’re asking everyone to .
💬 Check in with the people around you
👀 Notice when something doesn’t feel right
❤️ Start a conversation, it could make all the difference

A simple “Are you okay?” can open the door for someone who’s struggling in silence.

Let’s look out for each other, during and after the matches.
Together, we can help make sure everyone feels safe, heard and supported.

https://www.firstlight.org.uk/blowthewhistle/

We often assume that if something was wrong, someone would say something.

The reality is many people don’t know they can, or don’t feel safe enough to speak up.

The World Cup brings people together, friends, family, communities cheering side by side. But behind closed doors, some people may not feel safe.

That’s why we’re asking everyone to .
💬 Check in with the people around you
👀 Notice when something doesn’t feel right
❤️ Start a conversation, it could make all the difference

A simple “Are you okay?” can open the door for someone who’s struggling in silence.

Let’s look out for each other, during and after the matches.

Together, we can help make sure everyone feels safe, heard and supported.

https://www.firstlight.org.uk/blowthewhistle/

16/06/2026

Help shape the future of Safe Spaces

We’re launching a new Safe Spaces Experts with Lived Experience Panel and we’d love to hear from you.

Have you used our Safe Spaces service?
Did it help you feel heard, supported, or connected?
Or do you have ideas about how it could be better?

We’re looking for people with lived experience to join our panel and help shape and improve the service. This is a chance to share your insights in a safe, supportive way and influence real change.

You might be a good fit if you:
• Have used Safe Spaces
• Have thoughts, ideas, or feedback to share
• Want to help create a supportive, empowering space for others
• Feel ready to use your voice to influence change

Your insight matters. Your voice can make a difference.

Find out more and apply:
https://www.firstlight.org.uk/go/safe-spaces-panel

15/06/2026

It’s fantastic to see our campaign growing ahead of the FIFA . As we stand together to support England, we also stand together to support each other.

That’s why we’re blowing the whistle:
• Noticing when something isn’t right
• Calling out abusive behaviour
• Checking in and showing care
• Making support visible and accessible

Play your part. Call out abuse. Blow the whistle.
Abuse has no place in sport, or in our communities.
https://www.firstlight.org.uk/blowthewhistle/

A huge thank you to everyone who has joined the campaign so far, sharing posts, putting up posters, communicating internally, and taking a clear stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence through sport.

12/06/2026

Blow the Whistle invites everyone who cares about sport to take shared responsibility for challenging abuse.

Domestic abuse and sexual violence remain widespread, yet are often hidden, minimised or misunderstood. Harmful behaviours, including emotional abuse, coercive control and intimidation, are too often normalised, and many people who notice warning signs don’t feel confident to speak out.

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:
• Noticing when something isn’t right
• Calling out abusive behaviour safely
• Checking in and showing care
• Making support visible and accessible

Learn more at: https://www.firstlight.org.uk/blowthewhistle/

11/06/2026

Today we stand together to .

Weʼre sending a clear message:
abuse is not ignored, no one is left to face it alone, and support is always available.

When something isnʼt right, in relationships, at home, at work, or in our communities,
WE STOP.
WE NOTICE.
WE ACT.
WE DONʼT LOOK AWAY.

Blowing the whistle means:
👉Noticing when something isnʼt right
👉Calling out abusive behaviour
👉Checking in and showing care
👉Making support visible and accessible

Join us. Share this message.
Stand for fairness, respect and safety.

Play your part. Call out abuse. Blow the whistle.

09/06/2026

Every day, our team supports survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and church-related abuse to feel safe, heard, and empowered.

And right now, we’re looking for people who want to be part of that.
💬 Ready for a career change?
💬 Want work that reflects your values?
💬 Driven to make a real difference?

This could be your moment.
Join a team where your work truly matters
Build a career with purpose
Stand alongside survivors on their journey to recovery

👉 Explore our current vacancies: https://www.firstlight.org.uk/job-vacancies/

Be part of the change. Stand with survivors.

08/06/2026

Cornwall Refuge Trust - Trust Manager Vacancy

Cornwall Refuge Trust are currently recruiting for the position of Trust Manager.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who will lead our organisation promote our shared values and is committed to supporting survivors/victims of Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence.

We are fully committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Trust Managers responsibilities include :
• Providing strategic leadership, governance, financial sustainability, and operational oversight of the organisation.
• Providing clear direction and leadership to staff and Trustees, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, survivor-centred domestic abuse services across refuge and community settings, in line with our charitable objectives, values and legal responsibilities.
• Safeguarding lead and strategic decision-maker.
• Accountability to our Board of Trustees.

For further details please see link below:
https://uk.indeed.com/job/trust-manager-domestic-abuse-charity-fullpart-time-c8dcf691ecd61849

Alternatively, you can email [email protected] to request an application pack.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 17th June and interviews for shortlisted candidate are likely to take place during the following week.

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05/06/2026

04/06/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 #𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲.

Blow the Whistle invites everyone who cares about sport to take shared responsibility for challenging abuse.

Domestic abuse and sexual violence remain widespread, yet are often hidden, minimised or misunderstood. Harmful behaviours, including emotional abuse, coercive control and intimidation, are too often normalised, and many people who notice warning signs don’t feel confident to speak out.

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:
• Noticing when something isn’t right
• Calling out abusive behaviour safely
• Checking in and showing care
• Making support visible and accessible

It’s fantastic to see so many organisations already standing with us.

A huge thank you to: Devon & Cornwall Police, Blaby District, Ahimsa, The WISH Centre, Plymouth Marjon University, The Integrated Domestic Abuse Service Plymouth, Man Culture, Plymouth Community Homes, Safe Spaces England & Wales, Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance, Devon County Council, Cornwall Council, Safer Cornwall, and all those supporting the campaign internally.

Your support sends a clear message:

𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗹.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲.

If you’d like to get involved, visit:
👉 https://www.firstlight.org.uk/get_involved/blowthewhistle/

03/06/2026