Safe Places Scheme

West Berkshire Council, Thames Valley Police and Newbury BID are working in partnership with a number of businesses across West Berkshire to transform them into 'Safe Places' - becoming part of an accessible network of support where people 16 years and over who are feeling intimidated, at risk or scared can take refuge or request support. Libraries and Leisure Centres along with town centre pubs, have signed up to join the scheme.

Whether it's to seek safety, to call a friend, ask a member of staff to call a cab or even dial 999 - these are places where you will be welcomed, and support will be provided.

The Safe Places scheme is managed by West Berkshire Council and is part of the Safe Places National Network.

The Safe Place App is free and can be downloaded from both the App Store and Google Play. The App has '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 minutes walk it will automatically offer to call the Police non-emergency 101 number to get help over the phone.

You can download the Safe Place App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store using the links below.

How to become a Safe Place

Once you have read the criteria and would like to register or find out more information about Safe Places, please email safeplaces@westberks.gov.uk or call Rhys Lewis 01635 551111.

We will then come and visit your Safe Place and help you fill in the registration form.

Once you are on the system you will get your Safe Place sticker for you to display in your window.