About the Safe Space Scheme

The Safe Space Sussex Scheme is aimed at making residents of Sussex feel safe.

The scheme forms a network of locations across the county offering a Safe Space for people to go if they feel unsafe, scared, threatened or at risk of harm.

The purpose of the scheme is to provide a space and facilities for someone to be able to make a phone call to a loved one, trusted contact, or the police if necessary, or simply somewhere to wait until they feel safe and comfortable to continue with their day. 

Safe spaces include businesses, organisations, community spaces, and various other publicly accessible eligible venues.

Safe spaces that have signed up have been assessed as suitable premises and provide access to a private or a quiet area available for use, access to a phone, a toilet and drinking water whilst accessing the space. 

You can find the nearest safe space to you by using the map function on the website by using the devices location or entering a postcode.

More information on how to sign up to become a Safe Space can be found here.

If you have any questions regarding the scheme, please email [email protected]