Creating Safe Spaces

Creating Safe Places

We're proud to be working alongside Thames Valley Police and Newbury BID to help make West Berkshire a more supportive and secure place for everyone, through the Safe Places scheme.

The Safe Places National Network is a UK-wide initiative designed to give people greater confidence when out and about. Locations such as libraries, leisure centres and family hubs have joined the scheme and will display a Safe Places sticker in their window.

If someone feels overwhelmed, unsafe, or simply needs help, whether it's calling a friend, arranging a lift, or speaking to emergency services - these venues offer a calm space and a friendly face. 

Staff members have been trained to provide reassurance and can quickly contact a trusted person or emergency assistance if required.

There's also a free mobile app to easily find your nearest Safe Place whenever you need it. The Safe Place App can be downloaded from both the App Store and Google Play. 

The App has a 'Get me to my nearest Safe Place' button which immediately directs you to the nearest open Safe Place. If no Safe Place is located within a 15 minute walk it will automatically offer to call the Police on their non-emergency 101 number to get help over the phone.

If your organisation would like to become a Safe Place, please get in touch by emailing: safeplaces@westberks.gov.uk or calling Rhys Lewis on 01635 551111.

For more information or to download the app visit: www.westberks.gov.uk/safe-places-scheme