First Light

Who we are

First Light is a charity supporting people in Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. We are independent of statutory agencies, including the Police, and every year we help thousands of men, women and children in the South West to lead safer lives, free from violence and abuse.

Our vision is a place where we live in safety free from Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse

Our mission 

Working together to build safer lives free from Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse

• Educate and Prevent through early intervention, training and campaigning
• Protect and Support through the provision of services to help safeguard and reach out to those suffering Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
• Cope and Recover by providing a full range of services to help people build resilience and move on to healthier happier lives
• Give a Voice to those who suffer in silence and influence others to bring about positive change

Our organisational values are:

• Trust
• Integrity
• Respect
• Progressive
• Collaborative

You might want to join us because

• We are considered experts in our field; we provide specialist support
• We are a people focused organisation and consider it a privilege to meet, engage and support somebody at their moment of crisis
• We are often the first people that somebody has told about violence or abuse – a responsibility we take extremely seriously
• We listen, empathise and see people that use our services
• We believe that people have a choice whether to engage with us. We will always respect their life choices
• We encourage people to find their voice, empower them to make positive change in their lives and thrive in a positive future
• We stand beside people, often advocating on their behalf to get better outcomes