Hope Prevails Preston

04/05/2026

Myth Busting Monday

Financial abuse can be less visible, but just as controlling. It might include limiting access to money, monitoring spending, building debt in someone else’s name or restricting their ability to work.

Over time, this can reduce independence and make it harder for someone to leave or seek support.

If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone. Hope Prevails Preston supports anyone aged 16+ in the Preston area who is experiencing fear, harm or control in their relationships.
You can call our helpline on 01772 201601 or submit a self referral form here: https://forms.gle/RMGTJtwuLK9ew3336

29/04/2026

CV's at the ready!!!

Hope Prevails Preston will be hosting a stall at this event today as we are looking to recruit to an exciting new opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team!

If you want to learn new skills, earn a wage and work in an brilliant local charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse and women's safety, make sure you register and come down and see us 🤩

It's less than two weeks to go until our Apprenticeship and T Level Open Event! Wed, 29 April 4:00pm - 6:30pm.

Register now and on the night enjoy:

☑️ Inspiring talks from current apprentices and industry professionals
☑️ The chance to meet employers and organisations offering real opportunities
☑️ Expert tutors explaining course content, career pathways, and progression options
☑️ Our friendly and knowledgeable Apprenticeship Team ready to guide you
☑️ Support from our dedicated SEND Team

👉 Register today! https://bit.ly/4sHVes7

27/04/2026

Myth Busting Monday

Control isn’t always direct, it can show up through pressure, guilt or subtle changes in behaviour that make someone feel responsible for keeping the peace. Over time, this can affect confidence and make it harder to act freely.

Not all control is spoken out loud.

If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone. Hope Prevails Preston supports anyone aged 16+ in the Preston area who is experiencing fear, harm or control in their relationships.
You can call our helpline on 01772 201601 or submit a self referral form here via our website.

24/04/2026

Fundraising for small charities like ours can be really challenging at times, we are so fortunate to receive charitable grant funding and social value from organisations like The National Lottery Community Fund, Community Foundation for Lancashire and Community Gateway Association and commissioned support from Preston City Council and Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner which enables us to carry out our vital services in our communities.

But with rising costs, new projects to implement (more information on some really exciting projects coming soon!) and referrals for our services higher than ever before, we are increasingly reliant on our local community groups holding inspiring fundraising events like this.

Hope Prevails Preston will be attending to talk about the incredible work we do here in Preston and beyond and we'd LOVE for you to join us to celebrate the power of women coming together to support other women at this lunch organised by our friends at Soroptimist International Preston on Wednesday June 17th Hurst Grange Coffee House and Cafe for an afternoon of fun, shared experiences and friendship.

Booking details below 👇👇👇 See you there! 🙌💕

22/04/2026

Our group programmes offer safe, supportive spaces to help you understand your experiences and move forward at your own pace.

We offer a range of different programmes designed to provide a safe space to reconnect with yourself, strengthen your wellbeing and explore what healthy relationships can look like.

Available to individuals aged 16+ in the Preston area. If you would like to find out more about the group programmes we offer you can call our helpline on 01772 201601.

17/04/2026

Healing after domestic abuse can take time and often survivors may need various different types of support throughout their journey.

We offer 12 weeks of free, confidential, person-centred counselling for survivors of domestic abuse. Providing a safe and supportive space to talk, process and begin to heal from what has happened.

Call our helpline today to gain access to our services on 01772 201601 or fill out our self referral form on our website at www.hopeprevails.org.uk/referrals

16/04/2026

In the UK, around 1 in 6 adults have experienced economic abuse from a current or former partner.

This can include being controlled through money, prevented from working, having debt built in your name, or being left without access to basic finances. It can happen to anyone, and it is often part of wider patterns of control within a relationship.

If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone. Hope Prevails Preston supports anyone aged 16+ in the Preston area who is experiencing fear, harm or control in their relationships.

You can call our helpline on 01772 201601 or submit a self referral form here via our website: www.hopeprevails.org.uk/referrals

11/04/2026

Coercion can make harmful behaviour harder to recognise.
In some relationships, pressure may be used to influence decisions or push someone into doing things they are not comfortable with. Comments such as “if you really cared about me, you would…” can create a sense of obligation or guilt.
Over time, this can make it more difficult to set boundaries or feel able to say no.
Recognising patterns like coercion can help people better understand what they are experiencing.
If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone. Hope Prevails Preston supports anyone aged 16+ in the Preston area who is experiencing fear, harm or control in their relationships.

You can call our helpline on 01772 201601 or submit a self referral form here: https://forms.gle/RMGTJtwuLK9ew3336

10/04/2026

Our helpline is open today 10am - 3pm.

Call us for information, advice and access to support services on 01772 201601

03/04/2026

Manipulation in relationships is not always easy to recognise.

It can show up through guilt, pressure or emotional reactions that influence someone’s choices. Comments like “after everything I do for you…” can make a person feel obligated, responsible or unable to say no.

Over time, this can affect confidence, increase self-doubt and make it harder to maintain independence or boundaries.

Recognising patterns like manipulation can help people better understand what they are experiencing.

If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone. Hope Prevails Preston supports anyone aged 16+ in the Preston area who is experiencing fear, harm or control in their relationships. You can call our helpline on 01772 201601 or submit a self referral form here:
https://forms.gle/RMGTJtwuLK9ew3336

02/04/2026

Our service will be closed over the Easter bank holiday from Good Friday to Easter Monday. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th April.

If you need support during this time, there are national services available 24/7

If you feel in immediate danger, always call 999 or call 999 55 if you are unable to speak.

Hope Prevails Preston supports anyone aged 16+ in the Preston area who is experiencing fear, harm or control in their relationships. You can still self-refer via our website or leave us a message on our helpline with your contact details and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

01/04/2026

At Hope Prevails Preston, we see every day how compassionate support can help people rebuild confidence and begin to move forward. Being listened to, believed and genuinely cared for can be the first step towards feeling safer and more in control of what happens next.

If you are experiencing fear, harm or control in a relationship contact us to discuss you options and begin your support journey.

*These are the real words of someone supported by Hope Prevails Preston. Some details have been changed to protect their identity and anonymity.