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 >
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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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Please Share, Follow and use #ExcuseIsntTheAnswer on your own story and excuses you have heard! We are so pleased to release the ‘Excuse isn’t the Answer’ Ca...You can now sign up to support us through the Forest Lottery, to help us continue the vital work we do in Hollie's name. Tickets for the lottery cost just £1 per week. Each ticket has a 1 in 50 chance to win a prize each week, with a top prize of £25,000!
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Have a great Bank Holiday Monday. 💜
Hollie’s vibrancy brought light.
Hollie’s happiness brought joy.
Hollie’s presence brought friendship.
The future brings hope.
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💜 LAST CHANCE!!
If you haven't already we'd really appreciate you taking a few moments to nominate the Hollie Gazzard Trust in this Movement for Good campaign. It only takes a couple of minutes and it's free! 🙏
500 charities will each receive £1,000 during the first phase of the campaign, which launches today. The more nominations we get, the greater chance of winning. 😀 THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE VOTED ALREADY - WE ARE SO GRATEFUL. 🙏
Any funds we receive go towards helping our 120,000+ Hollie Guard users, helping keep them safe when they need it most.
Our registered charity number is 1156804.
Thank you in advance. 💜
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🎥 WATCH: A very powerful message by @pro_empower who aim to ensure competent sexual misconduct procedures are implemented in universities. #ExcuseIsntTheAnswer #EndSexualMisconduct
We are pleased to release the ‘Excuse isn’t the Answer’ Campaign
created by the Pro Empower Team, friends and family.
Use the #excuseisnttheanswer on your own story and excuses you've heard.
#excuseisnttheanswer #endsexualmisconduct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j0lWm1rzuk
You can now sign up to support us through the Forest Lottery, to help us continue the vital work we do in Hollie's name. Tickets for the lottery cost just £1 per week, with a top prize of £25,000! #GlosBiz #CharityTuesday #HollieGazzard
Visit: https://www.forestlottery.co.uk/support/hollie-gazzard-trust
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You can now sign up to support us through the Forest Lottery, to help us continue the vital work we do in Hollie's name. Tickets for the lottery cost just £1 per week, with a top prize of £25,000! #GlosBiz #CharityTuesday #HollieGazzard
Visit: https://www.forestlottery.co.uk/support/hollie-gazzard-trust
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!
More info 👉 https://buff.ly/2KpDtwy
The MEETING Feature🕓
For situations with a risk factor, for example when meeting an estranged partner, going on a blind date, or working alone. 💼
This feature works in lock screen mode, ideal as a tool for lone workers and for discretion in a handbag or pocket. 🤐
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...
Gloucestershire Charity Founder Suffers Stroke
The Founder of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, Nick Gazzard, was rushed to the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on the morning of Friday 8 May after suffering a stroke. He was taken straight into the ICU unit at the hospital and has since undergone treatment and therapy for...
2.6 Challenge for the Hollie Gazzard Trust
Calling all Hollie Heroes! Do your bit to help the Hollie Gazzard Trust this Sunday 26th April 2020 by creating a 2.6 challenge fundraising page or completing a 2.6 challenge. Many fundraising events across the UK have been cancelled due to COVID-19. In response,...
Hollie Guard Re-launched!
Hollie Guard, the personal safety app from the Hollie Gazzard Trust has been updated to include improved functionality and operational efficiency including in app registration and a new report facility. Launched in 2015, Hollie Guard is a free app developed to enhance...
A guide for people who think their friend, relative, neighbour or colleague may be in an abusive relationship
We collaborated with Dr Alison Gregory, Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, in 2019 to assist is with writing and producing this informative document and we would like to thank Alison for all her support. The guide is aimed at people who have a friend,...
Cumbria Police Encourage Use of Hollie Guard
Cumbria Police are encouraging the public to download a mobile app named ‘HollieGuard’ as a personal safety tool. The Hollie Guard app was developed by the Gazzard family following the death of their daughter who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2014. Listen to Nick...
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