Check your shed Sunday

As we know sheds are targets this time of year with the high value items such as Lawn Mowers being left and often we do not lock our sheds, just shut them.

So we are asking our residents to to check their Shed’s every Sunday to ensure they are secure.

Also as this hot weather continues, please also check them for neighbourhood pets that make have sneaked in there to shelter from the sun.

Stay safe during this hot weather and please check on vulnerable people in your street and family friends and colleagues too.

Have you heard about the Community Safety Charter?

COMMUNITY SAFETYCHARTER launched to tackle crimes in public spaces

Our new Community SafetyCharter, launched today, encourages everyone from individuals, Neighbourhood Watch groups, businesses, and organisations to take an active stance against crimes in publicspaces, such as harassment, hate crime, and antisocial behaviour. 

The Charter tagline is #BETHECHANGE, focusing on the role of active bystanders in leading the change within their communities. The Charter supports greater understanding about how we recognise and deal with community safetyissues and support victims by knowing where to get help, how and who to report to, enabling a more positive, proactive approach by the whole community when witnessing or experiencing confrontation, hostility, or harassment.

Do I need to make a pledge?

We are delighted to invite you to sign up to the Charter. 

By signing up individuals, businesses, organisations, and groups pledge to four actions:

• PROMOTE -        promote a culture that does not tolerate harmful language, antisocial behaviour and hostility toward others

• ENABLE -             enable others to identify and take an active stance to prevent harassment, antisocial behaviour and intimidation within their community

• REPORT -             actively encourage and support others to report harassment, antisocial behaviour and intimidation and share intelligence about these crimes with the relevant authorities

• SUPPORT -          support those affected by harassment, antisocial behaviour and intimidation and refer victims to the appropriate support agency

What will I receive when I sign up?

You will receive a printable poster, individual pledges to share on social media, and a comprehensive information pack on a specific topic or crime every two months which you can share with your staff/volunteers/colleagues/friends. The topics covered in the first year are:  

• harassment

• hate crime

• antisocial behaviour

• being an active bystander

• dealing with confrontation

• leading the change in our communities 

Where can I find out more?

• Attend our CommunitySafety Charter and ASB Webinar on the 21st July at 5pm. Book your online place here

• Watch an interactive presentation here

• Contact the Neighbourhood Watch Community Safety Charter Leads - Cheryl Spruce, Head of Membership and Engagement, or Jayne Pascoe, Head of Partnerships and Projects 

How do I sign up?

Simply complete the online form on ourwatch.org.uk/charter. Once you have signed up, we will contact you with you within 5 working days to share the first information pack and other resources. 

Please share the details of the Charter with your networks and encourage them also to sign up and share it. 

#BeTheChange

Become a Hate Crime Community Ambassador in Royal Borough of Greenwich

We are delighted to announce a fantastic volunteering opportunity for people within Greenwich borough to make a real positive difference within communities.

Hate crime is one of the most under reported crimes and to those affected can be the most damaging in terms of mental and physical well-being.

Neighbourhood Watch has partnered with the Safer community team at Royal Borough of Greenwich, METRO, METRO GAD and Greenwich Inclusion Project (GrIP) to bring a challenging yet rewarding experience.

To find out more or apply visit www.OurWatch.org.uk/HCCA