Worcester BID is thrilled to announce that its Worcester Safe Space initiative has won the national award for ‘Best Social and Community Contribution Scheme’ at the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM) Awards, held last night in Bradford.
The award recognises the strength of Worcester’s citywide partnership and celebrates the Worcester Safe Space initiative as a true showstopper in innovative city safety, playing a key role in supporting the city’s Purple Flag accreditation.
This achievement would not have been possible without the ongoing collaboration and support of our valued partners, including West Mercia PCC John Campion, West Mercia Police, Worcester Street Pastors, Worcester City Council, Worcestershire County Council Public Health, Lightbox, University of Worcester and Maggs.
“This win is a celebration of true partnership. Safe Space is only possible because of the unwavering support and collaboration from our city partners. Together, we’ve transformed how care and safety is delivered in Worcester’s nighttime and daytime economy.” – Sam McCarthy, CEO of Worcester BID.
Launched in December 2023, Worcester Safe Space offers a supportive, non-judgmental environment for individuals during nights out and, more recently, daytime hours. In its first year, Worcester Safe Space has supported 2,629 medical incidents, all on just 104 operational nights (Friday and Saturday evenings only). This equates to an average of 25 people helped per night, significantly easing pressure on emergency services and providing fast, compassionate care exactly where and when it’s needed most.
To find out more or get involved, please contact info@worcesterbid.com
