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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About Hollie
Hollie was a determined and successful individual, a true inspiration for others, loved, by her family and friends and highly regarded by colleagues and clients alike. Read More >
Hollie's Quotes
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 turns your smartphone into a personal safety device. In danger? Shake your phone or tap the screen to generate an alert. Your location and audio/video evidence will automatically be sent to your emergency contacts who can take action to help you quickly. Three alert types – Personal, Stealth, and Deterrent – allow you to choose an alert setting appropriate to your specific needs. Meeting someone? The Meeting Timer gives you extra protection when you are going to a dangerous meeting or are meeting someone new. Simply enter descriptive information and the duration of the meeting. When the meeting time has expired an alert will automatically be raised. Travelling? The Journey feature allows you to notify your friends, family, and co-workers of your movements while travelling. Enter your start and end point, and an SMS & email will be sent to your emergency contacts when you’ve started and safely completed your journey. To register for an account please click the link below or visit www.hollieguard.com. Hollie Guard was developed by the Hollie Gazzard Trust to help people stay safe.The app was created in honour of Hollie.
Hollie Guard Featured On BBC’s Radio 4 PanicGuard partner Hollie Guard was featured on Radio 4′s Today programme as a premier safety solution. During the segment Nick Gazzard, head of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, discussed how Hollie Guard turns any smartphone into a personal safety device. Radio 4 is broadcasted throughout the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. PanicGuard developed Hollie Guard for the Hollie Gazzard Trust. To register for the App please visit www.hollieguard.com.
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Walk4Hollie 2018
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The Mayor's Well Fit (Morning)
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This is a hugely interesting report and needs to be taken seriously.
Enter the The Mayor of Cheltenham's competition below!*COMPETITION TIME*
Your chance to win 2 free tickets to the Mayor of #Cheltenham, Councillor Klara Sudbury's final charity fundraising event - The Mayor's Well Fit (Morning) on May 13th 2018, 9.00am-1.00pm!
The Mayor's Well Fit morning will take place at the stunning Sandford Parks Lido and is a fundraising event held in support of the Mayor of Cheltenham Charity Appeal 2017-18 (Reg Charity No. 1118165) raising funds for the Hollie Gazzard Trust and Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity's Focus Fund.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet friends, old and new, whilst trying new health and wellbeing activities.
Designed for all fitness levels and you will meet a host of Cheltenham’s very own #yoga, #Pilates, #HIIT training and #Zumba teachers from lots of different studios, as well as an opportunity to experience a transformative #meditation led by Gill Kirkham. Come as you are and do as much or as little as you want to.
Tickets for the event are £21.55pp and can be purchased online - wellfitmayor.eventbrite.co.uk
Sandford Parks Lido is such a great place to host this event and we even have a swimming lane just for you so when you’re ready to kick off the fitness gear you can jump on in and enjoy a blissful swim.
*TO ENTER*
1) Like The Mayor of Cheltenham Facebook Page, link below - www.facebook.com/Mayorofcheltenham/
2) Like and share this post!
If you want to leave your name and a comment to say you have done all of that then please do.
A big thank you to -
With special thanks to the Lido for allowing us to use their amazing facilities. Asda for providing our guests with healthy snacks at the event, Colour Connection for designing and printing our striking poster! Thank you to SJ Griffiths for organising the event and all those leading our classes including ONE GROVE Cheltenham Pilates & Yoga Studios Just the Girl Fitness THE HIDEOUT Aptitude Fitness Studio 13 Fit Inside Out Ltd. #cheltenhamfitmama
*The smallprint*
- no purchase is necessary to enter this competition
- this competition ends on Friday 20th April at 8pm
- one winner will be randomly selected using computer software and will receive two free tickets for this event
- no alternative prize is offered
Good luck!
As it's day 2 of National Stalking Awareness Week 2018, we want to continue to raise the profile of Hollie Guard. This is our free personal safety app which works on any smartphone. It'll help you feel more comfortable travelling alone knowing you are being tracked by a personal contact. It's ideal for anyone to use, kids, loved ones, family, friends etc.
Go to the Hollie Guard website for details and download today buff.ly/2EU1Ewd
"Stalking is misunderstood, under-reported and under recorded.''
Nick Gazzard talking to Punchline for an article to raise awareness of stalking in Gloucestershire - and beyond! It's National Stalking Awareness Week, so lets make #ReportingStalking part of the agenda.
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It's National Stalking AWARENESS Week.
#ReportingStalking needs to be a strategic priority. We have worked hard with lots of other organisations to raise the profile of stalking and help those affected.
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Today we will be looking at gaps in support services for victims of stalking, our report Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind- Two Years On highlights the need for more specialised stalking services that victims can access locally. https://t.co/msE13luyUy
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It's called stalking. He made the threat to kill and then acted on it. 1 in 2 who make the threat, will act on it. Police information notices should not need be used in stalking cases. How many more? #HerNameWasCassie #Fixation #Stalking #NSAW2018 https://t.co/lKBAuK4utS
#HollieGuard over 16,000 downloads find out more here: https://t.co/27Mim2gBij
This National Stalking Awareness Week, we must remember the link between stalking and domestic abuse. Being stalked or harassed by a partner or ex-partner is not acceptable, and you don't have to suffer alone. #NSAW2018
The Intervention Initiative: The Pilot
How would you help a family member, friend or neighbour who you suspected to be in an abusive relationship? How could you do this safely? In fact, would trying to intervene even cause more harm to the victim? These are tough answers to give and not straight-forward....
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The Cheltenham Mayor’s Quiz Night 2018
On a sunny Sunday, 25th March 2018, 46 quiz teams came out in their droves to pit their wits in support of two Gloucestershire charities. We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who came. The Pitville Pump Room in Cheltenham was a complete sell-out and everyone...
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Nick Tells Hollie’s Story at The Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership
Nick Gazzard delivered a presentation on Hollie’s story to a number of professionals in Wiltshire to help organisations learn more from survivors of crime stories. Protecting the most vulnerable is a priority in Wiltshire across policing, local government, public...
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Hollie Gazzard Trust Referenced in Parliament
The debate on the second reading of the Stalking Protection Bill which was passed on Friday 19th January referenced the case of Hollie Gazzard. The House of Commons voted for the Bill to be sent to a Public Bill Committee that will scrutinise the Bill line by line....
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Up Hatherley Morrisons Donate Items to help Domestic Abuse Victims
The Morrisons supermarket in Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, recently made a generous donation to the Trust. They regularly donate to local charities, community groups and events within the Gloucestershire community. On this occasion, Charlotte Davis, Community Champion at...
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Severn Vale Housing staff raise £1250 to support Hollie Gazzard Trust
The work of local charity Hollie Gazzard Trust has been given a boost by staff at Tewkesbury-based Severn Vale Housing, with a cheque for £1250 presented to chairman Nick Gazzard at the company’s annual staff awards. Staff voted for Hollie Gazzard Trust – which was...
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