Twelve Years On, Hollie Gazzard’s Legacy Lives On with New City-Centre Training
Salon for Young People
Twelve years after Gloucester hairdresser Hollie Gazzard was murdered at her
workplace, the charity founded by her parents, is joining forces with Bridge Training Ltd
to launch a brand-new training hair salon in her name — right in the heart of the city she
loved.
‘Hollie’s at Bridge Training Ltd’ is a collaborative initiative between the Hollie Gazzard
Trust and Bridge Training Ltd— one of Gloucestershire’s leading alternative education
providers — combining vocational excellence with a shared commitment to
safeguarding and opportunity for young people.
Located on Westgate Street, Gloucester, the fully equipped 12-seat salon will open to
the public in September 2026. The professional-standard space will operate as both a
working salon and a classroom, supporting young people to gain recognised
qualifications in hairdressing and beauty therapy.
Beyond vocational training, the initiative carries a deeper purpose. The Hollie Gazzard
Trust will work directly with Bridge students to deliver healthy relationships education,
raise awareness of the warning signs of abusive behaviour, and equip and empower
them with the knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately to domestic abuse
disclosures from clients in a salon setting — helping young people build safer futures
while creating a culture of care and awareness within the profession.
Hollie’s parents, Mandy and Nick and her sister Chloe, said:
“Hollie was so passionate about hairdressing and beauty. She always dreamed of
having her own salon. Nothing will ever take away the pain of losing her, but ‘Hollie’s at
Bridge’ is an incredible legacy. We are so proud that she will continue to inspire and
protect young people across our county — helping them follow their dreams while
understanding how to keep themselves safe.”
Nikki and Mark Harrod of Bridge Training Ltd added:
“We are honoured to be working alongside the Hollie Gazzard Trust on this powerful and
meaningful project. ‘Hollie’s at Bridge Training Ltd’ will give young people not only
industry-level training and qualifications, but confidence, purpose and opportunity. This
partnership blends skills development with vital life education — creating a space
where young people can thrive both professionally and personally.”
Members of the public will be able to book appointments and support the next
generation of hair and beauty professionals trained under Hollie’s name from
September 2026.
