Hope Prevails Preston

28/10/2026

If you're looking for something to do with your little ghouls and ghosts tomorrow, check out Preston & South Ribble Ladies Circle event, The Little Monsters Ball, happening from 2pm at The Broadfield Arms.

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🎃👻 ONE MORE SLEEP, LITTLE MONSTERS! 👻🎃

Who's ready for a frightfully fun afternoon?! 🦇🕸️

Tomorrow, Preston & South Ribble Ladies Circle will be joining The Broadfield Arms, Leyland for their LITTLE MONSTERS BALL! 🎉

📅 Thursday 29th October
⏰ From 2pm
📍 The Broadfield Arms, Leyland
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

Get those spooky costumes ready because there's plenty of Halloween fun waiting for you! 🧙‍♀️🎃

💚 And of course, Ladies Circle will be bringing a little extra mischief!

We'll be fundraising for our incredible Charity of the Year, Hope Prevails Preston, with some fang-tastic activities!

🎟️ Spooky Raffle – Win one of our Halloween treat buckets!

🧸 Name the Scary Bear – Can you guess our mysterious furry friend's name?

🍬 Trick or Treat Lucky Dip – Will you get a trick or a treat?

💜 Collection Buckets – Every penny makes a difference!

All money raised through our fundraising activities will support Hope Prevails Preston and the vital work they do supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

So bring your little monsters, your best spooky outfits and a few pennies to help us make a BIG difference! 💜

Because Halloween is even better when we're having fun AND helping others! 🧡

SEE YOU TOMORROW! 🎃👻

💚 Preston & South Ribble Ladies Circle

Yours in Friendship 💚

28/10/2026

🤨The comparison you didn’t ask for.

“Why can’t you be more like them?”
“They wouldn’t have a problem with this.”
“Other people don’t complain like you do.”

Sometimes, comparisons are used to make you question yourself, feel as though you’re not good enough, or believe that your feelings and boundaries are unreasonable.

When someone repeatedly compares you to others, it can slowly chip away at your confidence and make you feel like you have to change who you are just to be accepted.

💭 You are not in competition with anyone. You should never have to lower your standards, silence your feelings or accept behaviour that hurts you just because someone else supposedly would.

🚩 Pay attention to the pattern. Are comparisons being used to understand each other, or to make you feel guilty for having your own needs and boundaries?

You deserve to be valued for who you are, not measured against someone else. Your feelings matter, your boundaries are valid, and you are worthy of respect. 💖

At Hope Prevails Preston, we understand that domestic abuse can take many forms, including emotional abuse and coercive control. If something doesn't feel right, you don't have to face it alone.

📩 Email: [email protected]
01772 201601

💞You are enough, exactly as you are.

28/10/2026

💪JOIN OUR SAFE TO SOAR FREE TRAINING 💪

Our next four-week Safe to Soar course starts this November, running on Monday evenings, 7PM – 8:30pm.

Safe to Soar is a reality-based self-defence and personal safety programme designed for women. Learn practical self-defence techniques, explore personal safety and practise using your voice and boundaries with two qualified instructors.

Sessions include close-contact practice, with consent checked throughout and the freedom to opt out of any activity. No previous experience or particular fitness level is needed.

You do not need to have experienced domestic abuse to attend.

📍 Preston
📅 Starting Monday 9th November 2026
✨ Limited spaces available
To register your interest, complete our self referral form and select Safe to Soar!

Any questions please ring our helpline on 01772 201601 🫂💞

27/10/2026

🫢The personal dig that adds nothing to the conversation.

Have you ever tried to have a normal conversation, make arrangements, or discuss something important, only for it to end with a personal insult, a dig at your character, or a comment that leaves you feeling small?

Sometimes, it’s not just what is said, but how often it happens. When ordinary conversations repeatedly come with put-downs, criticism or humiliation, it can slowly affect your confidence and make you question yourself.

🚩 Disagreements are a normal part of life. Making someone feel worthless is not.

You deserve to communicate without being belittled, to express yourself without fear, and to be treated with respect, even when someone disagrees with you.

Please remember, you are not being too sensitive for wanting kindness. You do not have to accept hurtful comments just to keep the peace.

At Hope Prevails Preston, we understand that domestic abuse isn't always physical. We're here to listen, support and remind you that you are not alone.

📩 Email: [email protected]
01772 201601

🫂You deserve respect in every conversation, not just the good ones.

26/10/2026

🫂The words may look small. The history may not be.

Sometimes, it isn’t just about what someone says, but the pattern behind their words. A message might seem harmless to someone else, but when there’s a history of control, intimidation or manipulation, even the smallest interaction can carry a much deeper meaning.

💭 Look beyond a single message. Consider the context, the repeated behaviour, and how someone reacts when you set a boundary.

🚩 Do they respect your limits, or do they use guilt, fear or pressure to make you change your mind?

Remember, you don’t have to prove that something is harmful for your feelings to matter. Your experiences are valid, and you deserve relationships where your boundaries are respected.

💖At Hope Prevails Preston, we’re here to listen, support and remind you that you are not alone.

📩 Email: [email protected]
01772 201601

24/10/2026

🫂Your voice matters. Your experiences matter. You matter. 🫂

At Hope Prevails Preston, we believe that survivors should be at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re creating our new Survivor Forum, a space where your voice can help shape the future of our services and make a real difference.

✨ Your experiences can help shape our services.
✨ Your ideas can help guide our future.
✨ Your voice can help create change for other survivors.
✨ Your story can help build a community rooted in understanding, hope and empowerment.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to be an expert. You simply need to know that your voice deserves to be heard.

Surviving domestic abuse can leave you feeling unheard, powerless or as though your opinions no longer matter. We want to help change that. We want to listen, learn and work alongside survivors to build a future where support truly reflects the people it is there for.

This is more than a forum. It’s an opportunity to turn lived experiences into lasting change. 💞

If you would like to be part of something meaningful, help shape HPP’s future and stand alongside other survivors, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch with us to find out more about joining the Survivor Forum.

To Join fill in our google form: https://forms.gle/oomsPVTZGwf9ZWry8

📧 [email protected]
01772 201601

Together, we can make sure survivors are not just listened to, but truly heard.💖

23/10/2026

‼️FACT FRIDAY: Healthy relationships are partnerships, not power struggles.

Love should never feel like a constant battle to be heard, understood or respected. ❤️

A healthy relationship is built on trust, kindness, equality and mutual respect. It means feeling safe to express yourself, make your own choices and be who you truly are without fear of someone else's reaction.

You should never have to lose your voice to keep the peace, shrink yourself to make someone else happy, or fight for the respect you deserve.

Love is not about control. It’s about connection. You deserve a relationship where you feel valued, supported and free to be yourself. 🫂

At Hope Prevails Preston, we understand that recognising an unhealthy relationship isn't always easy, and support is available when you need it.

You are not alone. You deserve to feel safe, respected and loved.

📩 Email: [email protected]
01772 201601

17/10/2026

YOUR JOURNEY TO HEALING STARTS HERE.

Sometimes, life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of who we are. But please remember, you deserve support, understanding and the opportunity to find yourself again.

At Hope Prevails Preston, we offer Rebalanced and Reconnecting. A FREE 10 week courses designed to support you on your journey towards healing, rebuilding confidence and strengthening relationships.

✨ A safe space to learn and grow.
✨ Support to help you move forward.
✨ An opportunity to reconnect with yourself and others.
✨ A reminder that you are not alone.

You don't have to have everything figured out, and you don't have to face everything on your own. Taking that first step can feel daunting, but you deserve the chance to put yourself first and discover what life can look like with the right support around you. 🫂💞

💌 Interested in joining? We'd love to hear from you!

📞 Give us a call 01772 201601 for more information.
📧 Email us at [email protected]

Your journey matters. You matter. And support is here for you. 💜🫂

16/10/2026

‼️FACT FRIDAY | Stalking is not romance.

When does attention stop being flattering and start becoming frightening? 💔

Repeated unwanted messages, constantly showing up where someone is, monitoring their movements or refusing to accept that a relationship has ended are not signs of love. They can be forms of stalking, and they can leave someone feeling frightened, trapped and unable to feel safe in their own life.

Nobody should have to live looking over their shoulder, checking their phone with anxiety or worrying about where someone might appear next.

Love respects boundaries. Love accepts no. Love does not make you afraid.

If you are experiencing stalking or unwanted contact, please know that you are not to blame, and you deserve to feel safe. You do not have to face this alone.

At Hope Prevails Preston, we believe everyone deserves to live free from fear, control and abuse. 💞

14/10/2026

💙 You don’t have to face it alone

Behind closed doors, many men experience domestic abuse in silence. They may feel ashamed, misunderstood, or believe they have to deal with everything on their own. But the truth is, men can be survivors too, and every survivor deserves to be heard, believed and supported.

At Hope Prevails Preston, we want men to know that they are not alone. 💙

Our Male Survivor Peer Group provides a safe, welcoming space where men can connect with others who understand, share experiences if they feel comfortable, and receive support without fear of judgement.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You don’t have to be ready to share your story. Sometimes, just showing up is a brave first step. 💙

📅 Next session: Tuesday 20th October

Please note: This group is available through professional referral only. If you are a professional supporting a male survivor who may benefit from this group, please get in touch with us to discuss a referral.

📩 Email: [email protected]
01772 201601

Abuse does not define you. Asking for support is not a weakness, and every survivor deserves to feel safe, respected and valued.

💙 You matter. Your experiences matter. And you deserve support, too.