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Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Hollyoaks Frankie Osborne star 'out of comfort zone' as she takes on tough challenge
Hollyoaks actress Isabelle Smith is taking on one of her biggest challenges to date to raise money for a charity which helped her while filming the Channel 4 soap's groundbreaking sibling sexual abuse (SSA) storyline Hollyoaks trailer teases Spring 2025 storylines Hollyoaks actress Isabelle Smith is lacing up her running shoes for the AJ Bell Great Manchester 10K to raise funds for a charity instrumental in supporting her during the soap's intense sibling sexual abuse (SSA) plot. Isabelle plays Frankie Osborne, who suffered years of abuse by her twin brother JJ Osborne, portrayed by Ryan Mulvey, on the Channel 4 show. The story reached a climax earlier this year with JJ receiving a sentence and being added to the sex offenders register. SARSAS is a non-profit organisation which offers comprehensive help for sexual abuse survivors, provided valuable advice while Hollyoaks developed the storyline. Now, Isabelle is lending her support to SARSAS, despite her own health battle which makes running challenging. Discussing her resolve to take part in the run, the soap star declared: "Running is something that is extremely out of my comfort zone due to my endometriosis but I really want to challenge myself and give back to this wonderful charity." She shared an empowering message for those touched by the storyline, stating: "I am not only doing this for them, I am also doing it for every single person out there who relates to Frankie's storyline.", reports the Manchester Evening News. Emphasising the support available, she added: "You are seen, you are heard and there is help available. "I still get messages now daily from people that have either watched the show or seen the storyline on TikTok or across social media saying thank you for giving a platform to survivors of this form of abuse because there's not much attention around it. "There's not much research going on and not many people know about it so I've been trying to use my platform as much as possible to raise awareness. "Any donations no matter how small will be greatly received and appreciated." If you'd like to donate, please visit here
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
New campaign to support sexual assault survivors
A new campaign has been launched in Bristol to raise awareness of the support services available to sexual assault survivors. Funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Avon and Somerset and NHS England, the "We're Here" campaign aims to ensure victims know where to find expert care and support. The initiative is backed by Bristol City Council, the University of Bristol, UWE Bristol, and their respective students' unions. Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody said: "One of my key priorities is ensuring that victim-survivors have access to high-quality, expert support." More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol She added: "This campaign will help more people understand that they do not have to face this alone." The new initiative will share information across social media, city networks, and outreach efforts to ensure survivors in Bristol can access the support they need. It involves three key local organisations offering free, confidential, and independent support for survivors: The Bridge - a Sexual Assault Referral Centre providing medical care, forensic services, and crisis support. Safe Link – offers Independent Sexual Violence Advisors to support survivors through the criminal justice system and their recovery. SARSAS – a specialist service providing counselling, group work, and trauma-informed care. Nicola Shannon, Service Manager at The Bridge, said: "Seeking help takes courage. "This campaign ensures survivors know support is always available, whether or not they choose to involve the police." Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Avon and Somerset Police could face £11m deficit How can police make women feel safer when walking? The Bridge Safe Link SARSAS
