A Street Guardians initiative, where volunteers offer support and signposting, is now running in Slough.

Led by Slough Community Transport and Shop Mobility, with support from the council, the project has been running since mid-2024, with the creation of the first Street Guardian’s hub office.

Funding to set up the Slough Street Guardians project has come from the Safer Streets 5 initiative funding by the Office of Police Crime Commissioner.

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This funding is to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

The intention is to increase the reach of public guardians, who work to help vulnerable people to stay safe and reach home safely. They also de-escalate violence and provide an element of first aid, support and signposting.

Currently, there are a small number of friendly, approachable volunteers, who are out and about offering support in different areas of Langley and Slough.

Street Guardians co-ordinator, Mark Clements, said: “Slough Community Transport and Shop Mobility was delighted to be asked to be involved with the new Street Guardians project.

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"The volunteers are able to bring a friendly and approachable presence to parts of the local community and we hope this will help local people to feel reassured and confident that there are people they can turn to.

“We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and look forward to developing the project across Slough and Langley.”

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