Hollie Gazzard Trust

The Hollie Gazzard Trust was created following the murder of 20-year-old Hollie Gazzard in 2014 in Gloucester by an ex-partner.

Our Vision:

That no other families and communities suffer the devastating consequences of abusive relationships and everyone is empowered to recognise the warning signs so we can keep each other safe and prevent serious harm.  

Our mission:

To prevent future harm by educating young people about healthy relationships and working with employers and organisations to create safe work environments. By protecting people now through Hollie Guard safety app which provides users with immediate help and better access to justice by enabling them to securely log evidence of repeat high risk offences like domestic abuse and stalking.

New for 2025:

Offering Healthy Relationships Education Sessions Across Gloucestershire

Our team features trained teachers with extensive experience in delivering healthy relationships education.  We're also subject matter experts on domestic abuse and stalking.  As teachers, we understand the challenges around delivering sessions about healthy relationships in schools. We're passionate about working with school communities throughout Gloucestershire to provide student focused high quality specialist sessions on a range of 'healthy relationships' topics. We're working with our partners in GHLL to make sure every school has access to what we offer. To find out more email training@holliegazzard.org.

Campaigns:

We'll be highlighting some of the excellent work being carried out in schools, colleges and universities across Gloucestershire in campaigns on social and broadcast media. We're passionate about getting key messages about the need for healthy relationships education out to our young people, to parents, schools and the wider community. 

Reviews of our healthy relationships education:

From Staff at Winchcombe High:

“A really interesting talk, delivered professionally and with a great mix of activities.”
“The talk was fantastic—insightful, local, and real.”

From Students at Winchcombe High:

“It was brilliant—so interesting and sad to hear Hollie’s story, but really useful.”
“I wish it could have gone on longer so we could hear more about the app.”
“It was really good!”

From Hartpury University Students:

“Very interesting and beneficial strategies to help reduce sexual harassment.”
“I now have a better understanding of how to act in different situations.”
“It brought out situations that, as men, we wouldn’t even consider could make others uncomfortable.”

From April at SGS Forest High School:

“The sessions were incredibly impactful... It’s truly inspiring that Hollie’s family has established this Trust to create positive change. The message was powerful, especially the bystander element. Thank you for sharing such an important message.”

Meet The Team:

Ellie Andersson is a trained early years professional, Mum of 2 and subject matter expert on domestic abuse. Ellie has a level 3 diploma in education for 0-16 years; she is specially trained in working with young people with disabilities and children with adverse childhood experiences ACEs.  She's been delivering healthy relationships education sessions in schools and universities since 2021.  Ellie is passionate about young people being educated about the right tools to help them navigate their way into safer futures.  

Sara Dillon is an experienced secondary school teacher, with 15 years teaching and providing pastoral care.  She is a subject matter expert on domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour. Since joining the Trust 2 ½ years ago she's been devising and delivering Healthy Relationships education sessions in schools and universities. Sara also volunteers for The Cheltenham Guardians in their Night Care Hub and is committed to helping to reduce violence against women and girls, alongside empowering young people to recognise both healthy and unhealthy behaviours in their own relationships.

Jane Harvey is the new CEO of Hollie Gazzard Trust. She has a background in journalism and is a subject matter expert on domestic abuse and stalking. She's worked on the frontline supporting high risk victims for 8 years. Jane is a Mum of 2 teenage girls and is passionate about reducing the levels of violence in society.