Hope Prevails Preston

04/11/2026

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM | DOMESTIC ABUSE FREE TRAINING

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Hope Prevails is proud to be partnering with Preston City Council, a White Ribbon Accredited Council, to deliver a free Domestic Abuse Awareness Training session for professionals and volunteers across Preston.

📅 Friday 27 November 2026
🕤 9:30am - 4:30pm
📍 Room A, Preston City Council Offices, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2RL

This full day training will support professionals to develop their understanding of domestic abuse and build confidence in recognising and responding to those affected.

The training will cover:

· Understanding domestic abuse and coercive control

· Recognising the tactics used by perpetrators

· Exploring barriers to disclosure and accessing support

· Understanding and responding to risk

· Developing trauma-responsive approaches to practice

In addition to increasing knowledge and awareness, the event provides an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues from organisations across the city, share learning, and strengthen partnership working in support of victims and survivors.

This training is free to attend and forms part of the city's wider programme of activities aimed at raising awareness and promoting collective action to end violence against women and girls.

LIMITED SPACE.
To book your place, follow the link to ensure you don't miss out!
www.ticketsource.com/hope-prevails-preston

Together, we can strengthen our community response to domestic abuse and help create safer futures for women, children, and families.

Any questions, please get in touch on 01772 201601 or email [email protected]

02/11/2026

⚠️There's still time to complete this survey 🙏

If you have experienced domestic abuse or know someone who has and you or they have been impacted by su***de or suicidal thoughts, please consider taking a few moments to answer the questions on the link in the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner post and help us understand your experiences so we can provide better support for you, survivors and their family and friends.

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01/11/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE BROUGHTON PLAYERS! 💖🫂

We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful Broughton Players for their incredible support of Hope Prevails Preston.

Not only did they put on a play shining a light on the important issue of domestic abuse, helping to raise awareness and encourage conversations around a subject that affects so many lives, but they also generously raised an amazing £200 for our charity!

Using theatre to bring such an important issue to life is incredibly powerful. It helps challenge perceptions, break down stigma and remind people that domestic abuse is never something that should be hidden or ignored.

Your kindness, generosity and willingness to stand alongside survivors means more than you know. Every penny raised will help us continue supporting those affected by domestic abuse and working towards safer, brighter futures.

To everyone involved in the production, from the performers to those working behind the scenes, THANK YOU! Your time, effort and compassion have made a real difference, and we are so grateful to have your support.

It is through people and communities like you that we can continue to make a difference. 💖

With love and gratitude,
Team Hope Prevails Preston 😃

30/10/2026

FACT FRIDAY‼️
🫂“I believe you.” Four simple words can mean so much.

For someone finding the courage to speak about their experiences of domestic abuse, being believed can make all the difference.

It can be the moment they feel heard instead of questioned, supported instead of judged, and less alone in something they may have carried silently for so long.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to know exactly what to say. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is listen, show compassion, and remind someone that their voice matters.

💖🫂 Believe survivors. Listen without judgement. Offer support without pressure.

At Hope Prevails Preston, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, heard and supported. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, we are here to help.

📩 [email protected]
01772 201601
You are not alone. You deserve to be believed. 💞

30/10/2026

🧶💜 Reclaim The Night 2026 💜🧶

Every woman and girl deserves to feel safe. Safe walking home. Safe in her community. Safe living her life free from harassment, intimidation and abuse.

That's why we're proud that Hope Prevails Preston is joining partners from across Lancashire for this year’s Reclaim The Night March.

On 24th November, we'll come together to stand in solidarity, raise our voices, and send a clear message: violence against women and girls has no place in our communities.

This is a peaceful, family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. Whether you walk the whole route, join us at the social afterwards, or simply come along to show your support, your presence matters.

Real change happens when communities stand together, and together we can help create a future where women and girls can live free from fear.

📍 Meet: Ashbridge-on-Ribble Nursery, South Ribble
🕠 Gather from 5:45pm | March begins at 6pm
🏁 Finish: Crossgate Church, Preston (or join us there from 6:30pm)
📅 24th November 2026

We'd love to see as many people there as possible. Let's reclaim our streets, reclaim our voices, and reclaim the night 💪

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Bamber Bridge Women's Shed Girls Who Walk Preston CIC Girls Who Walk Chorley DASSL Key Unlocking Futures Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Preston City Council Preston & South Ribble Ladies Circle

29/10/2026

☹️“Everyone agrees with me.”

Have you ever been told that everyone thinks you're the problem? That other people agree with them, that you're being unreasonable, or that nobody sees things the way you do?

These words can leave you feeling isolated, doubting your own judgement and wondering whether you're the one in the wrong.

Sometimes, referring to an unnamed group of people can be used to create pressure, make you feel outnumbered and discourage you from standing up for yourself.

🚩 But just because someone says “everyone agrees with me” doesn't make their accusation a fact.

You are allowed to have your own perspective. You are allowed to question what you're being told. And you do not have to abandon your feelings or boundaries simply because someone claims other people disagree with you.

Healthy relationships don't rely on intimidation, humiliation or making someone feel alone to win an argument. You deserve to be heard, respected and treated with kindness.

At Hope Prevails Preston, we understand that domestic abuse isn't always physical. Emotional abuse and coercive control can leave you questioning yourself and your reality.

If something doesn't feel right, support is available. You don't have to navigate it alone.🫂

📩 Email: [email protected]
01772 201601

🫂💖You don't need everyone else's approval for your feelings to matter.

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.