Wandsworth Safe Haven Scheme

If you are feeling unsafe or experiencing harassment in public, the Wandsworth Safe Haven Scheme has been established to offer places of safety.

Established by the Safer Business Network, and with close links to the borough’s wider Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) work, Safe Havens provide places of safety for anyone who is feeling intimidated, being harassed, feeling unwell or is just in need of some help. 

The person may:

• Have lost or had their phone or other belongings stolen
• Be intoxicated or had their drink spiked
• Be injured and in need of assistance

Staff at a registered Safe Haven can:

• Call a friend or other trusted person
• Offer a drink of water and use of venue toilets
• Offer use of the venue’s phone, internet or phone charging facilities
• Direct the individual to support services
• Offer to call a taxi or advise on safe onward travel
• Call emergency services, where necessary, for example, if a crime has been committed or if someone is injured

How to find a Safe Haven

To view the map of approved Safe Haven locations within Wandsworth, click here. Similarly, look out for the Safe Haven logo in venue windows and on notice boards.

Wandsworth Safe Havens are also visible on the WalkSafe+ app, which offers features including journey sharing, automatic notifications if users don’t arrive home on time, and an SOS button should they feel unsafe. To download the WalkSafe+ app, go to: 

Apple App Store | Google Play Store

 For full details of the Wansdworth Safe Haven Scheme, visit the website here...