About the Cheltenham Guardians Safeguarding Team

 

Established in 2015, the Cheltenham Guardians Safeguarding Team (CGST) is an award-winning, specialist female safeguarding service dedicated to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of women in Cheltenham’s night-time economy. As the UK’s longest-standing specialist ENTE female safeguarding service provider, we operate every Saturday night and Sunday morning from 10pm to 4am, delivering enhanced and emergency support in partnership with local community stakeholders.

At the beating heart of our mission are two flagship initiatives: the India Protocol and the Nightcare Hub. The India Protocol, inspired by the tragic loss of India Chipchase, is a proactive strategy designed to protect women by identifying and assisting those at risk before harm occurs. Our female, uniformed Guardian safeguarding officers patrol Cheltenham’s streets, offering immediate, proactive and reactive support—whether that’s arranging safe transport, providing a listening ear, incident intervention or coordinating with emergency services. Meanwhile, the Nightcare Hub, located at 1 Royal Crescent, serves as a welcoming safe haven where women can seek refuge, rest, and receive practical assistance and support during our operational hours.

Since our inception, we’ve safeguarded thousands of women and girls, easing the pressure on emergency services, the NHS, and the criminal justice system—saving over £1.8 million and countless operational hours. Our compassionate, female-led team of volunteers works tirelessly alongside strategic partners to create a safer night-time environment for all.

Whether you’re out in Cheltenham, looking to volunteer, or wanting to support our cause, we’re here to make a difference—one safe journey home at a time.

 

Contact us at 01242 350 330 or email us at contact@cheltenhamguardians.org,