The Trust was created following the murder of 20-year-old Hollie Gazzard in 2014 by an ex-partner. HGT helps reduce domestic violence through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships to schools and colleges. In addition, it funds hairdressing training for young people who may not otherwise have the funds to study – Hollie was passionate about hairdressing and HGT enables others to follow their dream.
The Hollie Gazzard Trust also campaigns to reduce anti-social behaviour and knife crime.
The ultimate aim of the Trust is to positively change the lives of young people through partnerships in communities, as well as working alongside other charities and professional agencies.
HGT was set up by Hollie’s parents, Nick and Mandy, and her sister Chloe.
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Helping Talented Young People
We work alongside Gloucestershire College to support students that face many different challenges.
Delivering Healthy Relationship Education
We help educate young people about the importance of healthy relationships and to identify signs of potential abuse.
Raising Awareness of Stalking
Stalking is one of the most frequently experienced forms of abuse; abuse that can destroy the lives of its victims.
Tackiling Knife Crime & Anti Social Behaviour
The Trust has funded several initiatives delivering workshops in schools and other youth-related organisations.
Hollie Guard is a next generation smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection. Whether you’re working alone, travelling to an unknown area or simply commuting around town. With Hollie Guard, you can set extra levels of protection from right inside the App. As seen on BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow.
Let Hollie be your Guardian Angel.
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Elizabeth’s late husband used technology to abuse her. He tracked her movements, created revenge porn, used CCTV in their home and meticulously went through her call log each month.
It’s known as tech abuse and it’s a crime.
If anything in Elizabeth’s story rings alarm bells for you, we’ve provided a checklist to help protect your tech, it’s available here: buff.ly/3ic6NDO
Support is also available in Gloucestershire from:
👉 GDASS
👉 Gloucestershire Constabulary
👉 Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service
👉 Grasac
👉 The Nelson Trust
#HollieGazzardTrust #HollieGuard #TechAbuse #GlosTakeAStand
EastEnders has released full details of the Chantelle Atkins storyline.
We would encourage anyone who is affected by the issues raised in this Eastenders story to contact Refuge: buff.ly/35t49Wr or Women's Aid buff.ly/UD29js.
Toby Alexander-Smith (who plays Gray) said: "When I was speaking to Women's Aid, they were telling me how many women are contacting their Live Chat service to say their partners are using the pandemic as a tool to their advantage. I was shocked".
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Tech abuse can include anything from restricting who you speak and interact with digitally, though to secretly recording you and tracking your movements.
It’s a crime and should be reported.
Make sure your devices are secure by following the tips listed in our checklist and if you think you might be a victim, remember support is available in Gloucestershire.
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While technology has been essential to keep us connected during 2020, it’s also used as a weapon by abusers - known as ‘tech abuse’.
Tracking apps, covert CCTV, and the logging of all calls and texts are just some of the ways victims can have their freedom restricted by the very devices which are meant to connect us.
Here are 7 tips to lock down everything from your emails to your Alexa!
There’s also a checklist for securing your tech if you’re concerned you might be a victim of tech abuse: buff.ly/3ic6NDO
Support in Gloucestershire is also available from these organisations:
GDASS Gloucestershire Constabulary Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service The Nelson Trust Grasac
#HollieGazzardTrust #HollieGuard #glostakeastand #TechAbuse
HUNDREDS more domestic abuse victims will receive help as a result of new dedicated support workers in West Mercia. 👏
To ensure victims and survivors of domestic abuse have the extra support they need to cope and recover, the force’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has sought additional funding from the government for three dedicated domestic abuse practitioners for its Victim Advice Line team, as well as in Victim Support.
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Hundreds more domestic abuse victims to receive help in West Mercia
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The JOURNEY Feature 🚶
Whenever you use this feature, your emergency contacts are informed about where you’re going so they can check on you in case you’re in trouble. 📍
Hollie Guard is FREE to download and use!
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Great personal protection tool #NoBrainer https://twitter.com/Hollie_Guard/status/1304098819534196739
Now that the nights are starting to draw in, Hollie Guard is a fantastic app to have on your smartphone for extra protection when travelling alone. 🚶
In danger? A simple shake activates Hollie Guard, automatically sending your location & audio/video evidence to your contacts.
Woodmancote Saints partner with Hollie Gazzard Trust to promote key message
The charity is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Woodmancote Saints CC Women’s Soft Ball Team. They will wear shirts bearing the Hollie Gazzard Trust logo and help to raise awreness of issues around reducing domestic violence and promoting healthy...
HIWCF & VIVID Offer Hollie Guard Extra Access to Those at Risk of Domestic Violence and Stalking
HIWCF (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation) and leading housing association VIVID are pleased to be supporting the first Hampshire-based trials of ‘Hollie Guard Extra’, our safety service for victims of domestic abuse and stalking. The two organisations...
Summer Prize Draw 2020 WINNERS!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our Summer Prize Draw 2020 and to those who joined us for our virtual Shake It Up event. Your support, as always, is hugely appreciated, especially during these challenging times. The draw took place on Friday 3rd July 2020...
Cheltenham Town FC Fill the Paddock
Cheltenham Town FC have got off to a flying start with their Fill the Paddock campaign. Despite being unable to fulfill all fixtures due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Cheltenham Town's fantastic 2019/20 season has been rewarded with a 4th place finish in the table and...
Summer Prize Draw 2020
The Summer Prize Draw is back! With the aim to raise vital funds for the Hollie Gazzard Trust during these unprecedented times. We would like to thank all the businesses and individuals that have dontated these amazing prizes, we are so grateful for your kindness and...
Collaborating with WSP Solicitors
We are delighted to announce that we are collaborating with WSP Solicitors. WSP Solicitors will be offering their expertise to anyone considering leaving a legacy donation to the Hollie Gazzard Trust in their will. Nick Gazzard, Founder of HGT met WSP Solicitors when...
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