“It was a pleasure to spend time with the team at Guildford Street Angels and gain a better understanding of how they operate. and the different things that they do. Their actions no doubt enable the local Police to free resources to help combat crime in other areas of the Town as well and being vital eyes and ears in the Town Centre at night, helping to keep people safe. I am sure I speak for everyone when I say thank you to the volunteers who make this happen.”
THE HIGH SHERIFF OF SURREY, SHAHID AZEEM DL
THE HIGH SHERIFF OF SURREY, SHAHID AZEEM DL
“I’m so proud to support the Street Angels, who make such a positive difference in Guildford. This evening, we’ve visited the train station, where we know trouble can happen during the evenings. We’ve spoken with door staff at a range of venues around the town and stopped to chat to young people enjoying their night out.
The Angels all give their time to make sure their community is safe. Most people will know them for the lollipops, as well as the flip-flops they give to those who have given up on uncomfortable shoes, but all who encounter the team will remember their kindness and care. I’d encourage anyone with an interest to visit the team’s website and sign up for a trial volunteer shift.”
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey, Lisa Townsend
Practical care in Guildford Town Centre on Friday & Saturday nights
Street Angels are a team of volunteers that patrol Guildford town centre on Friday & Saturday nights, providing practical care and support to anyone who has found themselves in a vulnerable state. This could be a result of alcohol, drugs, homelessness, assault, and many more. The Street Angels are there to help people have a good time and to get home safe, with no strings attached.
See the video below to hear from our volunteers.
Number of volunteers
People encountered by Street Angels Each Year
Homeless people encountered Each Year
Number of lollipops handed out Each Year
Number of bottles picked up on the streets Each Year
Number of ambulance call averted Each Year
Annual Volunteer Shifts
Annual Volunteer Hours
Average number of steps taken on a shift
Our Street Angels
The Street Angel teams operate every Friday & Saturday night, all year round, starting at 10.30 pm, until around 4 am; each Street Angel commits to volunteer for 1 night every 4 weeks. Volunteers are over 18, are DBS checked, interviewed and receive specialist training to prepare them for the role.
Street Angels have been serving people on Guildford’s streets since October 2008 and make a positive impact on crime and antisocial behaviour by providing a calming presence late at night. Over the years GTCC has nurtured and developed great working relationships with the local organisations and venues which results in effective collaboration when our volunteers are out.
They also support other events & establishments, e.g. Fresher’s week, Alcohol Awareness events, the Guildford Retirement Fayre, the University Open days, helping to make Guildford a more welcoming place for prospective students, and reassuring the students of our presence in the town.
Could you be a Street Angel?
Do you have some spare time and feel motivated to do something that could make a difference in someone’s life?
We recruit new Street Angel volunteers twice a year, in Spring and in Autumn. You could come out for a ‘taster’ night with our teams to see if this is something you would feel able to do. You can arrange this at any time, even if you are only just beginning to consider volunteering with us.
Contact our Street Angels Co-ordinator, Angela Gammage either by e-mail at streetangels@gtcc.org.uk or telephone on 07717 876853. You will always be welcome to come and have a look at what we do.
Street Angels Gallery
