Trusted people and services

Trusted people

There are safe, trusted people and services in key locations across Manchester city centre.

Village Angels (external website)

What: Look out for their hot pink uniforms

Where: The Gay Village (Canal Street) - Google maps (external website)

When: Friday and Saturday nights until 3am

Student Angels

What: Trained student volunteers who provide support, advice and assistance to their student community.

Where: Outside main venues across the city centre, particularly along Oxford Road

When: 10pm – 4am on Friday and Saturday nights and during major student events

Greater Manchester Police officers

What: Up to 50 officers on patrol to help support specific night-time issues.

Where: Key city centre night-time hotspots

When: Every Friday and Saturday night

Taxi marshals

What: Ensure the safety of people accessing taxis. Look out for those wearing hi-vis vests.

Where: Key taxi ranks across the city centre

When: Every Friday and Saturday night between 10.30pm and 4.30am

Safe Zone: University security app

What: An app that connects you to University of Manchester (UoM) and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) security

How: Search online for 'Manchester Safe Zone' for UoM and MMU's information, search the App Store or Google Play for 'Safe Zone' or visit UoM's website to find out more.

Bee Network TravelSafe (external website)

What: TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officers travel on the bus network in the city centre and work alongside Bee Network staff at interchanges. Metrolink TravelSafe Officers are located on the Metrolink network – all of these staff members can offer support.

When: During bus, Metrolink and interchange operating hours.

British Transport Police Railway Guardians

What: A free all-in-one safety app that allows you to report crimes or concerns on the railway and what to do if you see sexual harassment on trains or at stations.

How: Search on the App Store or Google Play for 'Railway Guardian' or text
61016. Or visit BTP's website for more information.