Safety first!

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“I feel privileged and emotional to help deliver this project for the city,” said Ann Hunter, from InExeter, who has led the delivery.

“We want everyone who comes to Exeter city centre to have a great, safe, enjoyable night out.”

“The Safe Space means anyone who needs support knows there is a safe, warm space where they will be welcome. Key to this project is continuous learning and building a sustainable service that is relevant to Exeter.

“I would like to thank Valuts, Unit 1, The Terrace and Guildhall Shopping Centre for gifting water and other aid to the Space.””

A volunteer programme will be launched in January for anyone who would like to support the Safe Space.

Mat Jarratt said: “The mission for Best Bar is to elevate the quality and safety of Exeter’s evening economy for both its guests and employees.

“The Safe Space is a significant step-up in caring for those who find themselves vulnerable on an evening out.

“We look forward to supporting the continued development of the Safe Space.”

Jeanie Lynch, manager of CoLab Exeter Resilient Women Project and deputy chair of the CSP, said: “The safety of women in Exeter is a priority and it is great to see how people from different sectors have come together to deliver the Safe Space, something women who completed out survey last year asked for.

“The funding has galvanised us into achieving results based on the clear indicator the women of Exeter gave us in the survey.”

The Safe Space will work closely with partners such as Exeter Street Pastors, the police, Exeter Business Against Crime, Best Bar None, the LVA and others to deliver the service.

Find out more about Exeter Safe Space here: Website: https://www.exetersafespace.com (currently in build)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ exetersafespace

Email: info@exetersafespace.com