Safe Havens
Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is a key priority for Wandsworth Council. We are committed to ensuring that Wandsworth is a safe borough, where every effort is made to prevent and respond to VAWG and to support victim-survivors.
About Safe Havens
Safe Havens provide a place of temporary safety for anyone who needs it. They are a practical way for businesses to let people know that a form of support is easily available if they need help.
Premises such as shops, cafes, pubs, libraries and other businesses can register to become a recognised Safe Haven site.
The Safe Haven scheme has been developed by the Safer Business Network which supports businesses across the UK to tackle crime, violence and antisocial behaviour.
Look out for local businesses with a Safe Haven sticker in their windows:
When a Safe Haven can help
Someone may need to access a Safe Haven if they are feeling intimidated, being harassed, feeling unwell or are 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
Find a Safe Haven
The following locations are approved Safe Havens in the borough.
Battersea Fire Station
- Address: 11 Este Road, SW11 2TL
- Telephone: 020 855 51200
- Website: Wandsworth | London Fire Brigade
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Northcote Records
- Address: 8-10 Northcote Road, SW11 1NT
- Email: info@northcoterecords.com
- Telephone: 020 3006 5911
- Website: Northcote Records - Battersea Bar
Northcote Records opening hours:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5pm to midnight |
| Tuesday | 5pm to midnight |
| Wednesday | 5pm to midnight |
| Thursday | 4pm to midnight |
| Friday | 3pm to 1am |
| Saturday | 1pm to 1am |
| Sunday | 1pm to midnight |
Oddono's
- Address: 69 Northcote Road, SW11 1NP
- Email: info@oddonos.com
- Telephone: 0333 800 0480
- Website: Oddono's - Fresh Natural Italian Ice Cream
Oddono's opening hours:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12 noon to 10pm |
| Tuesday | 12 noon to 10pm |
| Wednesday | 12 noon to 10pm |
| Thursday | 12 noon to 10pm |
| Friday | 12 noon to 11pm |
| Saturday | 11am to11pm |
| Sunday | 11am to 10pm |
The Old Bank
- Address: 31-37 Northcote Road, SW11 1NJ
- Email: OldBank.SW11@fullers.co.uk
- Telephone: 020 7924 7387
- Website: The Old Bank- Fuller's Pub and Restaurant in Battersea
The Old Bank opening hours:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12 noon to 11pm |
| Tuesday | 12 noon to 11pm |
| Wednesday | 12 noon to 11pm |
| Thursday | 12 noon to 11pm |
| Friday | 10am to 1am |
| Saturday | 10am to 1am |
| Sunday | 10am to 10pm |
Become a Safe Haven
Our Community Safety team are working with local businesses to establish Safe Havens across Wandsworth, to provide a place of temporary safety for anyone who needs it.
If you are a business interested in joining the scheme, see our Safe Haven guidance for businesses.
Contact
For further information or queries about Safe Havens, email communitysafety@wandsworth.gov.uk and mark the email ‘Safe Havens: for attention of VAWG Community Safety Officer’.