Croydon sanctuary project
What does the project do?
If you are eligible for the scheme, a crime prevention officer will carry out a security survey of your home and recommend security measures. We will then arrange for a specialist contractor to carry out the work.
Eligibility
To qualify for and benefit from this scheme, you need to meet some criteria:
- you would have to leave your home if the work was not done
- the police must be aware of or investigating your situation
- you must be receiving support from an appropriate agency as a result of domestic violence
- must live in the Borough of Croydon
- must have the legal right to change locks on the property.
Do I have to be a council tenant?
No, the scheme is open to everyone. We will need to ask for the landlord's permission if you are a private or housing association tenant. Housing associations may be asked to contribute towards the cost of the work.
How do I refer a friend to the scheme?
The best way is to contact one of the agencies listed below and work through them. If you have any queries, please contact the sanctuary administrator.
Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service - 020 8239 8845 7am to midnight
Offers help and support for people experiencing domestic violence.
Croydon Women's Aid - 020 8679 8848
Offers emergency accommodation for women and children escaping from domestic violence.
Victim Support - 020 8681 7711
Trained volunteers offer free support and practical advice to victims of crime.
Community Safety Unit, South Norwood Police Station - 020 8649 1265
Investigates domestic violence, harassment and hate crime.
If you are a council or housing association tenant, you can also contact your tenancy or housing officer.
You can also come to Housing reception, from Monday to Friday between 10am and 2pm, and ask to see the sanctuary administrator.
Contact Details
- Contact name
- East District Tenancy Team Leader
- Job title
- East District Tenancy Team Leader
- Department
- Adult services and housing
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6100
- housing@croydon.gov.uk
- Address
- London Borough of Croydon
Department of adult services and housing
East District
90 Central Parade
New Addington
Croydon CRO 0JB
- Contact name
- Housing South Central Tenancy Team
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6100
- HSG-SOUTHCENDISTRICT@croydon.gov.uk
- Address
- Taberner House
Park Lane
Croydon
CR9 1DH
- Contact name
- The Sanctuary Project Administrator
- Department
- Housing Department
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6100
- Address
- Taberner House
Park Lane
Croydon
CR9 1DH
- Contact name
- North District Tenancy Team Leader
- Job title
- North District Tenancy Team Leader
- Department
- Housing
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6100
- hsg-northdistrict@croydon.gov.uk
- Address
- London Borough of Croydon
Housing Department
North District
Strand House
Zion Road
Thorton Heath
Croydon
CR7 8RG
Downloads
Sanctuary leaflet
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- Helping Victims of Domestic Violence
