Chrissie Lowery, 56, from Stroud in Gloucestershire, created the Night Angels, a volunteer group that walks the streets at night to support women and girls. The initiative was started in response to a series of stranger rapes and sexual harassment incidents in Stroud in 2022, which led local women to take matters into their own hands. The Night Angels offer help during nighttime hours, especially in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health crises, or when someone has trouble getting home safely. Chrissie’s inspiration came from her own experiences. She recalls an incident where her daughter was followed by a stranger and another time when a woman was violently pushed against a shop window by her ex-partner. These events made her realize the need for a community-driven approach to ensure safety and support for those in danger. The Night Angels are composed of trained volunteers, including mental health first aiders and individuals with advanced first aid skills. While they work closely with emergency services, they operate independently. The group is equipped with first aid kits, blood pressure monitors, anti-drink-spiking products, alarms, water, sweets, clothing, blankets, and flip-flops. Volunteers wear distinctive bright pink high-visibility vests to be easily recognized by the public. In August 2022, the Safe Place scheme was launched to provide a network of safe locations, such as shops, cafes, and pubs, where people can go if they feel threatened. Staff at these locations are trained to help by calling the police, contacting family, charging phones, or offering a quiet place to sit until the danger has passed. The Night Angels patrol from 11 pm to 4 am or later on Friday and Saturday nights. They do not intervene in fights but instead surround victims of abuse to ensure their safety. The group is mainly made up of women, as women who have experienced sexual assault are often more comfortable seeking help from other women. However, men also contribute in roles such as security coordination, fundraising, and managing a charity shop. The initiative has grown beyond Stroud, reaching Gloucester City, Swindon Old Town, and even some Great Western Railway trains. Chrissie Lowery hopes to expand the Night Angels to Bristol and beyond. Funding is needed for equipment and training, and support comes from a charity shop in Gloucester, donation tins at Safe Place venues, and an Amazon wishlist.