Twelve years on, Hollie Gazzard’s legacy lives on with new city-centre training salon for young people
A partnership between the charity born in the wake of the murder Gloucester hairdresser Hollie Gazzard and a city training provider has delivered a new salon to train the next generation of talent.
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.
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