More than a quarter of women have been harassed at work, as 84% of workers demand safety app to report concerns

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Womens Night Safety Charter

Our Founder Emma Kay and Mitie's Safer Communities Director Paul Furnell enjoyed presenting the Safer Communities ecosystem to the audience at the Womens Night Safety Charter 2025 Read More

Worker protection act

WalkSafe has partnered with the UK’s leading security and intelligence provider Mitie, to provide a comprehensive package which complies with the new Worker Protection Act Read More

Personal safety app launches in Carlisle

WalkSafe will help those who live, work or visit the city plan their journeys home and nights out in the safest way, while letting their friends and family know where they are on an online map. The free app has received the backing of organisations and agencies including Cumbria Police, Cumberland Council, Armstrong Watson and... Read More

Almost half of women feel unsafe on our streets, as use of personal safety app surges by 81%

New research from Mitie, the UK’s leading security provider, and Walksafe, the UK’s leading personal safety app, shows that almost half of women (44%) and a fifth of men (21%) feel unsafe when walking in the dark, even when making every day journeys, including commuting to work. These findings come as Mitie and WalkSafe announce... Read More

Game changing safety app to launch in Manchester

The roll out of this app goes hand in hand with the steps already taken by the City Council and its partners across Manchester to make the nighttime economy safe for everyone, but especially women. It is understandable that in the years following the tragic and avoidable murders of both Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa... Read More

VIRGIN BET LAUNCHES PERSONAL SAFETY PARTNERSHIP WITH WALKSAFE

Virgin Bet is thrilled to announce its first-ever Personal Safety Partnership with WalkSafe, the UK’s leading personal safety app. This collaboration is designed to highlight the importance of safety and security at racing events across the country, providing users with peace of mind when travelling alone from a venue. The initiative is part of Virgin... Read More

Women’s Safety Tips: your guide to Walksafe for solo night walks without worry

As a woman, it is a fact of life that you are constantly aware of the potential risks that come with walking alone, especially at night. Women face heightened safety concerns during nocturnal hours ranging from street harassment to more serious threats and assault. Ensuring women’s safety during these moments is not a matter of... Read More

Hate Crime: how the intersectionality of Homophobia, racism, and sexism shape identity

Hate crimes are unfortunately on the rise and are a distressing reality in many communities. These acts of hostility and violence are motivated by prejudice and ignorance against particular groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Hate crimes can have a significant psychological and emotional effect on... Read More

Workplace awareness: How companies are tackling VAWG

Workplace violence against women encompasses various forms that disproportionately affect women in the workplace across the board. Addressing VAWG in the workplace is a moral and legal imperative businesses need to tackle head-on on as companies have a legal responsibility to prevent instances of workplace violence. To address VAWG in the workplace, Walksafe created Walksafe... Read More