Events to tackle VAWG in Wandsworth

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Find out what is happening in our borough to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).

As a White Ribbon accredited organisation, we are committed to encouraging allyship within the borough.

Become an active bystander

Have you ever witnessed an incident of sexual harassment in the street, at work, or on public transport and wished you had known how to intervene safely? Become an active bystander in your local community and play your part in preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

These sessions are being delivered to support members of the public to become more confident in safely intervening and becoming active bystanders.

Course dates

The next courses will take place over Microsoft Teams on:

  • Wednesday 21 May 2025, 7 to 8.30pm
  • Wednesday 20 August 2025, 7 to 8.30pm
  • Tuesday 25 November 2025, 7 to 8.30pm
  • Thursday 5 June 2025, 10 to 11.30am

Register for Active Bystander training

e-module

Alternatively, you can access our online ‘Become an Active Bystander’ e-module, which can be completed on a day and time to suit your own needs. The module can be completed independently or in a small group and takes approximately one hour to complete. 

Sensitivity warning

The session will cover sensitive topics including domestic abuse, sexual harassment and violence, with a focus on VAWG. 

Training needs

If your organisation or community group is interested in taking part in an online or in person active bystander session, please email Kira Evans, VAWG Community Safety Officer for Wandsworth, at kira.evans@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk, to discuss your needs.

If you have any other training needs related to VAWG, please reach out to discuss your requirements, as we may be able to assist. 

Safe Space Wandsworth

If you’re feeling vulnerable around the Clapham Junction area on your night out, visit Safe Space Wandsworth for signposting, support or simply company while you wait to get home.

Find it:

  • Days: Every Friday
  • Time: 8 to 11pm
  • Location: the white gazebo outside of the St John’s Hill exit of Clapham Junction Rail Station, outside Starbucks. See on a map

Engagement stalls

If you want to learn more about what we are doing, members of the Community Safety team host regular public engagement stalls throughout the year. We raise awareness about:

  • Drink spiking
  • Personal safety
  • Local support services for domestic abuse and sexual violence

Information leaflets for local support services and free personal safety resources including personal alarms and drink spiking prevention materials will be available.

You can also visit our Safe Space to pick up some free personal safety resources (subject to availability).

Check back to see details of upcoming public engagement stalls.

VAWG Community Forum

In partnership with Richmond Council, organisations working to tackle VAWG are invited to a forum aimed at sharing ideas, collaborating, and ensuring there is a strong coordinated response across the system that supports women and girls at risk of abuse and violence.

Future dates

Save the dates of upcoming VAWG Community Forums throughout 2025:

  • Thursday 12 June 2025, in Richmond
  • Thursday 11 September 2025, in Wandsworth
  • Thursday 4 December 2025, in Richmond

All events will take place from 9.30am to 1pm.

How to join

If your organisation would like to join the VAWG Community forum, please email Kira Evans, VAWG Community Safety Officer for Wandsworth, at kira.evans@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

Women's Walk, Talk and Do

The Met Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams organise regular Walk, Talk and Do events with female residents to give local women the opportunity to discuss issues around women’s safety. This initiative is supported by our Community Safety Team. 

Officers can offer advice and support, while hearing from you on what needs to be done to help women feel safer. Walks are promoted on local police Twitter accounts.

Next event

The next Women’s Walk, Talk and Do event will take place across the Lavender Hill and Northcote wards:

  • When: Tuesday 6 May 2025
  • Time: Meeting at 6pm
  • Meeting point: Outside Fitness First, St John’s Hill
  • Route: The route will pass St Mark’s Church, before walking back down Northcote road and circling back to end outside Metro Bank, St John’s Road 
  • Sign up: No need to register, just turn up on the day

The walk will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes and is one mile.

For more information, email northcote@met.police.uk.

Putney Street Angels

Putney Street Angels is a volunteer-led initiative. It launched in April 2024 to enhance night time safety in Putney, coordinated by Positively Putney in partnership with ROC Angels.

The scheme operates on Friday nights between 10pm and 3am and provides support to residents and visitors. Trained volunteers patrol the local area and offer assistance such as first aid, listening support, and guidance, with a focus on ensuring a safer environment, particularly for women.

The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to tackle VAWG and promote community safety in Wandsworth. Visit Positively Putney’s website for more information.

One Stop Shops

The One Stop Shops in Wandsworth are the borough’s weekly drop-in service offering free, discrete support, advice and information concerning domestic abuse, stalking and sexual violence. No appointment is necessary.

Find your nearest One Stop Shop:

Battersea One Stop Shop:

  • When: Every Monday (excluding bank holidays)
  • Time: 10am to 12 noon
  • Location: St. Mark’s, Battersea Rise, SW11 1EJ (entrance on Boutflower Road) - see map for Battersea One Stop Shop

Roehampton One Stop Shop:

You can find details of other confidential, free support services.

Support

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse or violence, confidential, free support services are available. 

Up to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Updated: 27/03/2025