26 Safe Havens: more places, more safety, more support

Harrow has welcomed 5 new Safe Havens to the borough - Citizens Advice Harrow, Hillview Family Hub, Buchanan Court Care Home, Crowning Greatness Community Hub and The Moat Café (at Headstone Manor).

This brings the total number to 26. Safe Havens are trusted places where anyone who feels scared, unsafe or threatened can go for immediate support. Whether it’s making a quick phone call, charging a mobile, waiting for transport, or simply taking a moment to feel calm and reassured, trained staff are on hand to help. They are free to use, confidential, and open to everyone.

Safe Havens help to improve the safety for women and girls, while offering support to anyone who needs it. Building our network of Safe Havens is one of 30 flagship actions set out in the corporate plan to restore pride in Harrow and keep Harrow clean and safe.

Harrow’s Safe Havens include community organisations, libraries, voluntary groups and local hubs across the borough, with trained staff ready to help. You can spot a Safe Haven by the sticker displayed in the window – a clear sign that help is available if you need it.

Cllr Pritesh Patel, Portfolio Holder for Cleaner Streets & Public Safety, said:

“No one should ever feel scared or threatened in Harrow. I am pleased that we have exceeded the number of Safe Havens we had planned to introduce this year. These spaces show what can be achieved when the council, community groups and local organisations work together to look out for one another and put our residents first.

“If someone is feeling unsafe or unsettled, we want them to know that support is nearby. Our Safe Havens offer that reassurance and a place to pause until the next step feels manageable.”

The Safe Havens programme is delivered in partnership with the Safer Business Network and was shaped by collating feedback from residents about how we can make Harrow feel safer. It’s part of the council’s wider work to tackle harassment, improve public safety and restore pride in the borough.

Staff at Safe Havens can help people contact friends, family or emergency services, and point them towards local support if needed.

See the full list of Safe Haven locations across Harrow.