First Light is a charity for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence.

We provide a range of support in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Swindon and Wiltshire, Gloucester and across England & Wales. Visit Locations for information about what services we provide in your area. Anyone can be affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence, and we support people of all ages and genders, including people with a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you, or someone you know, needs help, please get in touch now.

Gloucestershire Independant Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Sevice

The Gloucestershire ISVA Service is delivered in partnership by First Light and Barnardo’s. Together, we provide specialist support for anyone impacted by sexual abuse, or sexual violence. We will listen. We will believe you. And we will support you in a way that feels right for you. If you have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual violence, recently or in the past, our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service is here to support you. This confidential and independent service is open to adults, children and young people of all genders and backgrounds across Gloucestershire. We understand that taking the first step can be difficult. Whether you’ve already reported the incident to the police, are thinking about it, or don’t want to involve them at all – we are here for you.

More information on the ISVA service is available via the leaflet here : ISVA-Gloucestershire-Leaflets-2025-2.pdf

Further resourses can be found here: Children & Young People Resources Archives - First Light

To make a referral visit their website

or call them on 01452 222 352

First Light's Resource Hub

Visit First Light's resource hub to discover a large range of resources in catergories such as Mental Health & Wellbeing, Domestic Abuse, Children & Young People Resources, Sexual Abuse Resources and much more!

Click here to visit the resource hub

HappyHealthyLove Campaign

The HappyHealthyLove campaign promotes healthy relationships for young people and provides resources for young people, parents, carers, and teaching professionals. HappyHealthyLove provides a growing collection of clear, honest resources to help young people understand relationships, safety, consent, communication and wellbeing. Created for young people aged 16-14, and also support for parents, carers, schools and professional who want to have confident, calm and age-appropriate conversations.

 Click here to visit the HappyHealthyLove website for further information