Safeguarding and Bexley Community Resources

Bexley S.H.I.E.L.D. produced this profile in 2024 as part of Priority 15 – Better understanding the multi-agency approach in Bexley to (a) children and young people going missing and (b) safeguarding in and by the wider community. The objective was for Bexley S.H.I.E.L.D. to describe the work of a range of organisations and community groups in Bexley that support the safeguarding of children and young people in the wider community alongside statutory services and other relevant agencies. Below the grid of 11 pieces of information is a further table of information and links to further resources.

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1. Community Voice Forum

The membership of the Community Voice Forum (formerly Togetherness and Wellbeing Project) was established in July 2023…

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2. Bexley Community Safety Partnership

The Bexley Community Safety Partnership (BCSP) aims to improve the quality of life for the Borough’s residents by making them feel safer…

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3. LB Bexley Community Champions

During the pandemic, the London Borough of Bexley created a network of Community Champions to help the Council communicate and engage with local people about Covid-19 and other important issues that affect their wellbeing.

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4. Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch is one of the biggest and most successful crime prevention schemes ever. It is about getting together with your neighbours to reduce local crime and disorder and make your neighbourhood a safe and better place to live, work and play…

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5. British Transport Police

British Transport Police’s mission is to help the millions of people who use the railways of England, Wales and Scotland get home safely and on time. They police Britain’s railways, providing a service to rail operators, their staff and passengers across the country…

Bexleyheath BID (Business Improvement District)

6. Bexleyheath BID (Business Improvement District)

Bexleyheath Business Partnership Ltd was set up by local businesses in 2011 as a Business Improvement District (BID). Business Improvement Districts are business-led organisations set up in defined areas by like-minded business people, who work together to positively improve their local trading environment.

Sidcup BID (Business Improvement District)

7. Sidcup BID (Business Improvement District)

Sidcup BID (Business Improvement District) was set up in 2016. Its key aim is to raise the profile of Sidcup as a safe, clean, attractive and well-regarded destination for businesses, residents and visitors alike…

Town Centres, Economic Development & Skills Team

8. Town Centres, Economic Development & Skills Team

The Economic Development Team and our Town Centres Manager works with various Town Centre partners and groups to make them a more attractive place to live, work and visit…

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9. Victim Support

If you’ve been affected by crime, call The London Victim and Witness Service (LVWS) on 0808 168 9291. There is also help outside of the local team’s hours on 0808 168 9111…

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10. LB Bexley libraries

There are 12 libraries in London Borough of Bexley, including 6 community managed libraries. A range of services can be accessed including for children and young people…

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11. LB Bexley leisure services

The Council offers a range of sport and fitness activities including via 3 leisure centres in the borough. Some of the activities are for all ages…

For more information about services in Bexley to support families, see Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC)’s online information hub:

https://connectedbexley.co.uk/

Also see the S.H.I.E.L.D. website:

https://bexleysafeguardingpartnership.co.uk/for-professionals/effective-support-for-children-young-people-and-families-in-bexley/

https://bexleysafeguardingpartnership.co.uk/for-professionals/mental-health-resources/

A number of agencies contributed to the Learning Hub’s work and the development of this resource: SE London BCU (Police), LB Bexley Community Safety Partnership, LB Bexley Children’s Social Care, LB Bexley Youth Justice Service, LB Bexley Targeted Youth Service, LB Bexley Education/Schools Improvement, and NHS SE London Integrated Care Board. Bexley S.H.I.E.L.D. would like to thank the members of the Learning Hub from these agencies for their contributions.