Expression of Interest

We know that there are businesses and organisations that want to get more involved in making Harrow safer, particularly for women and girls. Safe Havens are a temporary place for a person to get assistance if they are feeling unsafe and to allow them to continue their journey.

We are giving the opportunity to local places to become Safe Havens for free.

Use the form below to express interest in your organisation joining the scheme.

What is a Safe Haven?

People who feel threatened, harassed or unsafe can attend a Safe Haven location for some temporary help. The scheme has been designed specifically around women and girl’s safety, but the Safe Havens are open to support anyone feeling vulnerable or in need of help.

London Borough of Harrow are partnering with Safer Business Network to run this initiative, and are offering free training to any businesses or locations that would like to become a Safe Haven in Harrow.

We are encouraging local places such as shops, cafes, pubs, salons, libraries, places of worship, and stations to apply to become Safe Havens to help women with their onward journeys. This might include: allowing the individual to charge their phone, helping organise safe transport home, or, if required, making a phone call to the emergency services. Safe Havens will not directly intervene in someone’s problems.

Click below to watch an information video on Safe Havens:

The process

Training will be given for free to enable staff to feel confident in dealing with members of the public. Once training has been provided, the location will display the Safe Haven logo in a window/door (provided by London Borough of Harrow).

Participating locations are also provided resources and recognition for their contribution. Once trained, your organisation will be included as a delivery partner in any communications for the public to identify the locations of the Safe Havens.

We need your support to be able to deliver Safe Havens across Harrow to help tackle violence against women and girls in public spaces. We want to ensure Harrow remains safe for women working, living or visiting our borough.

Express your interest now

If your business or organisation is interested in joining this scheme, please complete our form below. We will then pass your information to Safer Business Network and will be in contact with you to provide the next steps on becoming a Safe Haven.