First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland

18/09/2025

This is a great opportunity for men to connect, talk and support each other whilst also enjoying the outdoors.

Visit Men Walk Talk to find your local group.

Step outside—your next walk starts here.

Ever wondered what it’s like to join a MenWalkTalk walk? Picture a group of friendly faces, moving at your pace, sharing stories. It’s free, there’s no sign-up, and you’re always welcome—whether you come for the chat, the fresh air, or just a change of scene.

Ready to take the first step? Find your nearest walk and see what community feels like. 😊

www.menwalktalk.co.uk

11/09/2025

Thank you to Gambit Insurance Solutions for featuring us in their latest Charity Spotlight. We are very grateful for their support in promoting awareness for our work.

Read our latest Charity Spotlight on First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland

We hear from CEO Beverley Radcliffe all about what they are currently working on, how people can support the work they do and much more.

Read it in full on our website 👇
https://gambitinsurance.co.uk/charity-spotlight-first-step-leicester/

Our Charity Spotlight series is designed to help promote the great work that charities do and provide a platform for them to share their insights and experiences.

If you would like to share your story, fill in our Spotlight form here:
https://gambitinsurance.co.uk/charity-spotlight/

10/09/2025

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Starting a conversation with someone can be the first step in connecting and potentially saving a life.

For information and advice on talking about mental health and su***de, visit ⬇️
https://www.startaconversation.co.uk

Take some time today to check in with your family, friends and colleagues and ask how they are really feeling.

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05/09/2025

Help us to celebrate 5th September as International Day of Charity!

Please like, comment and share our posts to help raise awareness of First Step and the vital support that we offer.

02/09/2025

The UK Government's Emergency Alert System will be tested on Sunday, 7 September at 3pm.

Even if a mobile device is on silent, the test will trigger an alarm.

Details on how to opt out can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/alerts/opting-out

30/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who visited us at today!

And thank you to for inviting us to have a space in their marquee. It's great to have an opportunity to raise awareness about First Step and the support we provide to male survivors of sexual abuse.

27/08/2025

We are looking forward to taking part in this Saturday in Abbey Park. You'll find us in the Health and Wellbeing Marquee, come along and say hi!

Our theme this year for Leicester Pride is "Be Authentic" - we want you to be your most authentic self both mentally, physically and sexually.

Follow the link below to read more, and see some of the things we've got going on in the Health & Wellbeing Marquee for Leicester Pride 2025. Join Trade in taking pride of your authenticity.

Read more here - https://mailchi.mp/73353b662865/leicester-pride-be-authentic

12/08/2025

Over the last few months, a group of our previous clients have worked together to produce a short animation film about their experiences of receiving support with First Step.

We're really grateful to everyone for their contributions and would also like to thank Chocolate Films for producing the animation.

07/08/2025

It was a real pleasure to meet with Councillor Vi Dempster the Assistant Mayor of Public Health on Wednesday. The passion and commitment she demonstrated was heartwarming and we know she will do all she can to raise awareness of the work we do here at First Step for male survivors of r**e and sexual abuse within Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

04/08/2025

We are grateful to have been invited to take part in Leicester Pride later this month.

Look out for us in the Trade Health and Wellbeing Marquee in Abbey Park as well as taking part in the parade around the city.

Download the 2025 Pride Guide for the full line up, parade route, map of the park and articles from our community. You can download it at leicesterpride.com, link in bio

31/07/2025

These words really do mean a lot to us and we appreciate our client taking the time to tell us what our service has done for them.

We are here to support male survivors of sexual abuse. If you need our help, please do reach out to us.

Please see our website for all the ways in which you can get in touch.

www.firststepleicester.org.uk

28/07/2025

For anyone hoping to get out and about over the coming weeks, free bus travel will be available every weekend in August across Leicestershire.

The offer is valid on selected routes, enabling travel to places including Leicester city centre, Corby, Loughborough, Hinckley and Coalville.

This offer is available to everyone with no age restrictions and will run on all five weekends in August (2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31).

The new routes have been designed to improve access to local amenities, tourist attractions, country parks and leisure destinations now also have improved accessibility.

For more information, visit https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/fab-free-fares/