Street Pastors

What is it? 
Reading’s Street pastors are a group of volunteers taken from local churches.  These volunteers are specially trained to work with the general public, identifying those who may be vulnerable and need some support.  On Friday and Saturday nights the Street pastors patrol the town engaging with late night venue door staff assisting them with any issues as they arise, including handing out flipflops and lollipops, calling taxis (or parents!) for those who need to get home.
During weekdays the Street pastors patrol the town centre engaging with the visiting public and speaking with those who need them most.  The volunteers are also called upon to support families and communities who experience fatalities through crime.

Who is it for? 
Hotels | Hospitality and Leisure | Night Time Economy
Reading’s local community, night-time revellers, those most vulnerable or in distress.

What is the benefit? 
The Street pastors work closely with late night venue door supervisors and the First Stop service assisting them both in their operations, as well as keeping vulnerable individuals in our community safe.

How can BID payers get involved?
For more information, please email Alexa.