Strut Safe is a free UK-wide phone line. If you're walking home alone, our volunteers will be a friendly voice to keep you company and help you feel safe until you are through the door.
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
Strut Safe is a free, volunteer-led and non-judgemental support line. We will stay on the phone with you until you arrive safely at your destination, no matter where you are going or where you have come from.We were founded in the wake of countless and continued acts of police brutality, locally and globally. As an organisation, we stand in solidarity with marginalised people and do not align with the police, policing or carceral punishment. We provide care and kindness to anyone who needs it during their travels.
Calls to Strut Safe are always free, and you can call from anywhere in the UK.When you call Strut Safe, you will be answered by our PA service, who will let you know you are through to Strut Safe then transfer you to an available volunteer. Our volunteer will ask your name and location, then chat to you about whatever you want until you are safely through the door.All of our volunteers go through a thorough interview and training process and they all hold valid Disclosure and Barring Service certificates.
Rho Chung - they/them - DirectorRho is a writer, director, and academic hailing from the United States, though they have called Edinburgh home since 2017.They work as a section editor with The Skinny, and they have also worked with Some Kind of Theatre, Fringe of Colour, The Show Must Go Online, the Edinburgh Early Modern Network, and the London Shakespeare Centre.Rho is currently completing their PhD, which focuses on the depiction of gendered violence in genderqueer Shakespeare productions.They are passionate about abolishing prisons and police, and they hope to gear their work towards a more liberated future.
Levi Mitchell - he/they - Director of OperationsLevi is from a town called Kingussie, now living in Glasgow.He’s a union organiser for Living Rent, Scotland’s tenants’ and community union. They’re a tenured transgender. He studied history and swayed the Marxist way. He hates bureaucracy. He spends his days building working-class power.He is opposed to carceral punishment and police. He is passionate about direct action and care as an answer to oppression, and believes Strut Safe’s greatest strength is the kindness of everyone involved.When they can catch a break, Levi loves tending to his plants and life partner.
Alongside our Board of Directors, Strut Safe has a team of 104 additional dedicated volunteers who help with recruitment, training, PR, outreach, fundraising, and of course answering your calls.
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
Thank you for supporting Strut Safe. The helpline costs £500 per month to run and we rely entirely on donations to keep answering your calls.At present, every single member of the team is unpaid. We hope to one day offer a fair wage to our directors and heads of department so that they can dedicate more time and energy to improving our service. Your donations can help to make this dream a reality.
If you're not in a position to support us finanically, you can still help us out!
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!We are not currently recruiting for volunteers.Check back regularly or follow us on social media to find out about future volunteering opportunities.
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
Mental HealthSamaritans
116 123 (free, open 24/7)
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.Victim Support
0808 168 9111 (free, open 24/7)
victimsupport.org.uk
Provides emotional and practical support for people affected by crime and traumatic events. Also has a webchat.Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7)
giveusashout.org
Text-based mental health support from anywhere in the UK.Rape Crisis
0808 500 2222 (free, 24/7)
247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
Specialist rape and sexual abuse support line. Also offers 24/7 web chat.National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
0800 689 5652 (6pm-midnight every day)
spuk.org.uk
Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide.SANEline
0300 304 7000 (4pm–10pm every day)
sane.org.uk
If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline.Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)
thecalmzone.net
Offers mental health support and advice for supporting friends. Also has a web chat, open same hours as the phone line.Papyrus HOPELINEUK
0800 068 4141 (9am-midnight every day)
Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text 07786 039 967
papyrus-uk.org
If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus.
Survivors of AbuseNational Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247 (free, open 24/7)
nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Free 24-hour helpline for women who have experienced domestic abuse and violence, with all female advisors. Also offers a live chat and can help to find refuge accommodation. Run by the domestic violence charity Refuge.Respond
0207 383 0700 (9am-5pm Monday-Friday)
respond.org.uk
Services for people with a learning disability, autism or both, who have experienced abuse or trauma.
Black and MinoritisedRoshni
0800 953 9777 (multi-lingual, open 24/7)
roshnibirmingham.org.uk
Helpline for people from Black and Minoritised communities experiencing honour-based violence, forced marriage, rape or sexual assault. Also offers services for survivors of domestic abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage, rape, sexual assault or FGM in the West Midlands.Southall Black Sisters
0208 571 9595 (9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
southallblacksisters.org.uk
Information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling and support to Black and minoritised women and children who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and/or forced marriage. Offers telephone services in multiple languages. Phone line operates nationally and can refer to services outside of London. Forced marriage casework is taken on nationally.
LGBTQIA+Galop
0800 999 5428 (free, 10am-8.30pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-4.30pm Fridays)
help@galop.org.uk
galop.org.uk
Provides support for LGBT+ adults and young people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. Also has a web chat.Switchboard
0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day)
switchboard.lgbt
A listening service to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+. Also has a web chat from 5pm.
Learning DisabledMencap
0808 808 1111 (free, 10am-3pm Monday-Friday)
mencap.org.uk
Information and advice for people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Services include an online community.
YouthThe Mix
0808 808 4994 (free, 4pm–11pm Monday-Saturday)
themix.org.uk
For people aged 11-25. For Crisis support, text THEMIX to 85258. You can also request support by email using the form on the website.Nightline
nightline.ac.uk
If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.Childline
0800 1111 (free, 24/7)
childline.org.uk
Support line for anyone under the age of 19 in the UK to discuss anything that's bothering you. Also offers 24/7 web chat, and a video service to chat using a BSL interpreter 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 8am-1pm Saturdays.
WalesC.A.L.L.
callhelpline.org.uk
0800 132 737 (free, open 24/7)
If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.Samaritans
0808 164 0123 (Welsh Language Line, 7pm–11pm every day)
samaritans.org/samaritans-cymru
Samaritans also have a letter-writing service in Welsh.
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
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Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
About Strut Safe
Strut Safe operates a free, UK-wide phone line for those out alone at night. The phone line is open Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm to 3am and Sundays from 7pm to 1am.
Mission Statement
Strut Safe is a free, volunteer-led and non-judgemental support line. We will stay on the phone with you until you arrive safely at your destination, no matter where you are going or where you have come from.We were founded in the wake of countless and continued acts of police brutality, locally and globally. As an organisation, we stand in solidarity with marginalised people and do not align with the police, policing or carceral punishment. We provide care and kindness to anyone who needs it during their travels.
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Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
All Strut Safe Volunteers sign and adhere to the below Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is designed to keep our volunteers and users safe and to keep our service consistent.
As a volunteer, we expect you to respect all those who you are working with. The safety and comfort of both our volunteers and users is of utmost importance to us. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia or ableism. No harassment or bullying of any kind will be tolerated, and it will result in immediate dismissal and potentially, further action.
Do not make any romantic or sexual advances towards any of your fellow volunteers or the organisation’s users. We are not a dating service. Once again, we are committed to the safety and comfort of our volunteers and users. Do not try to contact users and be respectful to your fellow volunteers.
Do not accept any money or gifts of any kind from the users and keep all exchanges professional.
Volunteers must be familiar with all of Strut Safe’s policies and training before starting.
If you cannot make your volunteer shift, let a scheduling officer or a Strut Safe contact know as soon as possible, so they have plenty of time to find a replacement.
It is strictly prohibited for you to attend a volunteer shift while intoxicated with alcohol or any legal or illegal drugs/substances. You may also not drink or take substances during your shift. Doing so will result in immediate dismissal. If your circumstances have changed and you will not be able to make your shift sober or believe you will not be able to remain sober during your shift, then notify a scheduling officer or a Strut Safe contact immediately so they may find a replacement.
Last reviewed May 2023
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
All Strut Safe volunteers sign to agree to the below Zero Tolerance Policy:
Members of Strut Safe are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly manner, and respect the right of all Users as deserving of a safe environment, defined as a space which is welcoming and includes the prohibition of discriminatory language and actions.
Strut Safe will tolerate absolutely zero discrimination based on a person’s social background, including, but not limited to, their gender identity; age; race; sex; skin colour; nationality; culture; religious beliefs; socio-economic background; physical ability; sexual orientation; and/or family situation.
If a Volunteer violates these guidelines, the Board Members shall have the right to bar the Volunteer from participating in Strut Safe, either for a prescribed period of time or indefinitely, depending on the severity of the violation. The Board Members and/or Welfare Officer(s) have the right to remove any comments deemed discriminatory and can decide to block any member or person who continues to publish offensive or indecent posts.
We maintain that some comments (e.g. threats of violence and other attacks on the safety and wellbeing of a User, Volunteer or Board Member) are unacceptable, and if such comments are made the member will be banned from volunteering for Strut Safe in any capacity.
Strut Safe also reserves the right to refuse a Volunteer role to a person who has been known to have egregiously violated our Zero Tolerance Policy outside of Strut Safe activities and whom we believe would continue to breach safe space within the society, and would cause stress to existing members.
In the event that a User is repeatedly disrespectful or harmful to a Volunteer, Strut Safe reserves the right to ban that User and refuse them future service. The Strut Safe Directors may pursue a more formal action against any User who harms a Strut Safe Volunteer or another User, provided that the act is of a great severity.
We prioritise the needs of people who have experienced oppression and provide them with a space in which their voices can be heard and feel safe. Aggressive behaviour is not conducive to this, and airing belittling views or impinging on another's right to speak will not be tolerated
The Zero Tolerance policy will be in force in each activity undertaken by Strut Safe. Should a problem arise during an excursion, at an event or in any online spaces facilitated by Strut Safe, the Board of Directors should be made aware and will discuss the problem, and in some cases, someone may be asked to leave. It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors and all Volunteers to uphold the Zero Tolerance Policy.
If the need arises, volunteers may raise a concern or comment with the board via the Strut Safe Feedback Form. Anonymous submissions are welcome.
Last reviewed May 2023
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company
Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00
Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
Information shared with Strut Safe via our Contact form will be kept private and used only for relevant purposes.
Strut Safe is a non-profit Community Interest Company