News & Views
“Deposit Your Closet” Clothing Drive
We regularly work with desperate women (and men) who have experienced domestic violence and have had to leave their family homes - often with very little and sometimes nothing but the clothes they stand up in. We are collecting unworn / unwanted clothes, shoes, accessories and DVDs to help raise money to buy new... Read more Victims First Northumbria at Northern Pride 2018
Northern Pride 2018 Stall Victims First Northumbria attended Northern Pride for the third year running this weekend. What a great day. The weather was amazing, people were in great spirits, the Queen popped by as did the Police. Some great community engagement and we even had a live broadcast on Facebook Live via Spice FM.... Read more Meet Toby – The Victims First Trauma Teddy
The joint Victims First and Northumbria Police Trauma Teddy scheme is going from strength to strength. Giving these teddies to young victims of crime is such a great way to help calm, soothe and often distract from what has been occurring around them, giving them something to focus on and 'look after' to take their... Read more Fundraising Hike of Shine along Hadrian’s Wall
These brilliant people hiked along Hadrian's Wall at the beginning of June to raise money for Victims First and Mind the mental health charity raising over £500 for Victims First along the way. It looked like such a great day and a massive well done to everyone involved and to the organiser Imani for getting... Read more Victims First at the Alice Ruggles Trust Family Fun Day
What a great day we had on Sunday the 24th June at Hebburn Football Club for the family fun day organised by the Alice Ruggles Trust. Such a great cause to raise money and awareness of the dangers of stalking and harassment. The sun shone, there was a great turnout and hopefully a very important... Read more